Assistant Professor - Computing in Stirling

University of Stirling, RAK Campus seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing. The post holder will enhance our reputation as a centre for research excellence and world-leading impact, as well as delivering innovative teaching that provides an outstanding student experience.

The post holder will undertake teaching and research in computer science and software engineering related areas including, but not limited to:

• Advanced software development
• Systems for big data analytics
• Statistical data analysis
• Data mining
• Data privacy and security
• Data visualisation and exploration

Key Responsibilities:

• To plan, prepare and teach strong lessons for the classroom which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning.
• To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners.
• To adhere to the standards and procedures detailed in the Staff Handbook.
• To carry out formative and summative assessments as appropriate.
• To assess, track, plan, deliver instruction and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues.
• To write half-termly reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work, by deadlines given, and provide regular estimated grades and feedback on tests as required.
• Maintain effective records of lessons, grades awarded and marks given in class.
• Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson.
• To set, evaluate, and mark students’ coursework, homework and other assignments promptly, and to record marks on College systems as requested.
• To complete associated administrative tasks to deadlines, as directed.
• To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, counselling, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans as directed.
• To attend academic, departmental and College meetings when required, and attend/deliver sessions as directed.
• Proctor exams and prepare SQA exemplars for the respective Units assigned.
• Ensuring all the assessments and exemplars are approved by the Internal Verifier and Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree / PhD in a related discipline with relevant teaching experience.
• Good in British English (Speaking, reading & writing). Multi-language proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with college and university programs, majors, academic processes, etc.
• Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a research record & an understanding of module leadership.
• It is desirable that candidates have a track record of publication, experience of different types of assessment and higher education quality assurance and membership of the HE Academy.

Flexibility:

Please note that given the need for flexibility to meet the changing requirements of the University, the duties and location of this post and the role of the post-holder may be changed after consultation. The balance of duties may vary over time and will be reviewed as part of the appraisal process. The post holder should actively follow company policies and procedures aligned with the University guidelines.