Lecturer / Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Job description / Role

Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) - Computer Science

The University of Birmingham has opened a campus in Dubai in November 2017, becoming the first global top 100 and Russell Group University to establish a campus in this rapidly developing international education hub. With a strong tradition of teaching excellence.The University of Birmingham Dubai will provide opportunities for students to study on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to the same recognized high standards as those delivered on the University’s UK campus in Birmingham.

The University of Birmingham, School of Computer Science, is seeking to appoint three Dubai based Lecturer posts.

As a Lecturer you will make a substantial contribution to the management, development and delivery of teaching and assessment at all levels relating to Computer Science whilst enhancing the student experience and employability. Through excellent teaching you will inspire students, and be informed by discipline-based research as well as contribute to the management and administration of the Department in Dubai.

Requirements

• Normally, hold a higher Degree (usually PhD) in a relevant Subject area or a closely related discipline or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
• Be able to demonstrate Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism.
• Be able to show familiarity with major programming languages.
• Have extensive experience and be able to demonstrate success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues
• Have the understanding and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.

In return you will receive a competitive package and be a key part of expanding and ambitious University as we develop our international reputation and global footprint.

All posts are based in Dubai.

The University of Birmingham is an Athena Swan Bronze award holder and committed to providing a supportive work environment for our staff and providing equal opportunities in our recruitment process. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will take flexible working option into consideration during the process.

About the Company

The University of Birmingham Dubai offers a unique opportunity for innovative and creative Academics and Professional Service Staff to be involved in building a sector leading teaching and research environment that is synonymous with a truly global and forward thinking University.

Already recognised as one of the world's top 100 universities across the globe, this latest phase in the University of Birmingham’s global expansion builds on the University’s international teaching activities in Singapore and China, and its extensive international research collaborations.

Over the next twelve months, then expanding thereafter, we will be looking for new staff to join our already talented and committed Academic and Professional Services staff in ensuring that our campus in Dubai is open and ready for a new intake of students by September 2018. A number of new opportunities will become available in the areas detailed below.

Our ambition is to grow the University of Birmingham Dubai to around 4,500 students studying on a full range of programmes; and to establish an active programme of research.