Freelance - Senior Academic Lecturer - Computing

Job description / Role

• To provide strong academic leadership for all computing provision and liaise directly with Ulster University and BTEC Pearson.
• Lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Have a strong academic record and standing through publications, research or teaching - although management skills and aptitude will be more important
• Possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in a Computing specialism from a recognized university.
• A research or professional doctoral degree is desirable
• Be a qualified teacher
• Possess a broad understanding of the academic disciplines within the department
• Be a native speaker of English or present a current IELTS 7.5 on appointment, if a second language speaker.
• Be computer literate
• Possess a working knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential.

Experience
• Demonstrated evidence through CV and interview of at least 5 years substantial and relevant management experience acting as a programme manager or head of department
• Prior work experience in the GCC or in a UK-style HE college environment is highly desirable as well as a successful track record at middle management level in a UK tertiary college or UK-style tertiary college in the Middle East.
• Candidates should show demonstrable evidence of working at a management level within a relevant educational context where they have contributed to efficient academic operations, advised senior leadership and supervised the work of teachers and students
• Candidates should have the ability and experience of developing and leading significant academic or curriculum change/improvement.

About the Company

Artan Holding is a Qatari-owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses including:

• Doha British School Established in 1997, Doha British School delivers the National Curriculum of England from Pre-School to IGCSE and in the Sixth Form International Baccalaureate Diploma.

• City University College is a higher education institution in Qatar that offers recognised UK degrees licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. City University College is provider of the BTEC and Ulster University Qatar degrees, SI-UK services and IELTS courses. City University College offers alternative routes to university and work, both for high-school students as well as employed people.

• Qatar Skills Academy established in 2010, a training academy providing accredited vocational education and training.

• ACES is a private Education group which owns, manages and operates educational institutions in Qatar with the objective of fostering academic innovation and excellence.

• Mirage International Property Consultants established in 2004, a real estate company specializing in the sale, leasing and facilities management of commercial and residential properties in Qatar and around the world.

• Primepower Middle East specialize in the supply of temporary power solutions to support the increasing demand on the country's infrastructure. from 6kva up to Multi Megawatt modular power systems, there is a solution for every customers requirement.

• House of Architecture and Interiors established in 2012, an architecture and design company offering diversified interiors solutions through integrated services and products.

• Gulf CMS offers a wide-ranging repair service to Qatar customers, including reconditioning. Our well-qualified technicians handle every damage for our customers at our fully equipped maintenance center.

• Ulster University (UU) Qatar operates its branch campus in Qatar in partnership with City University College. Ulster University, Qatar is working to develop a skills-based economy as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Their business expertise, quality teaching and innovation will deliver the future business leaders of Qatar and beyond.

UU Qatar provides students with the skills and knowledge to fuel public and private sector organisations to drive the regional economy. The range of business degree courses on offer including the International Foundation Programme and BSc (Hons) Business Studies.

• SI-UK is a British owned and an official UK University representative, it is the truly global UK focused education agency in the world. It is the official representative of over 380+ Universities & Colleges. Thousands of student university applications are processed every year through its offices globally. In Qatar its office officially represented by City College. SI-UK can assist with your application for foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.