Senior Lecturer

Employment Type: Full-time

Posted: 2025-02-23

Employer: CITY UNIVERSITY QATAR (CUQ)

Location: Qatar

End of Advertisement Period: 4th March 2025

Job type: Senior Lecturer, Assistant / Associate Professor

Contract Duration: Renewable

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Competitive Tax Free Package
• Annual Return Air Tickets
• Private Medical Insurance
• Other Allowances

Contract Start Date: Immediate Join or Latest March 2025

Job Purpose:

The Senior Lecturer, Assistant / Associate Professor in Computer Science will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This role involves contributing to the delivery, design, development, and review of the curriculum for courses related to Cybersecurity, including but not limited to Applied Cryptography in the Cloud, Forensics, Information Security Management, Systems Analysis and Design, Operating Systems, Programming, Networking, Database Design and Development, and Security.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaching and Curriculum Development: Deliver high-quality teaching within the computer science curriculum, specifically in cyber security, adapting to learners' needs and professional standards. Design, develop, and review programs collaboratively, ensuring innovative approaches are applied. Prepare and distribute course materials, schemes of work, and other essential documents through the university's information systems before course commencement.
2. Student Support and Assessment: Provide academic tutorials for feedback on progress and formative guidance to enhance student performance. Maintain records of student attendance, progress, and assessment in line with university procedures. Conduct assessment and internal verification in accordance with awarding body requirements and internal quality assurance procedures.
3. Professional Development and Research: Stay updated with research in the computer science and artificial intelligence fields, contributing to university research programs. Attend and contribute to staff development and training events to maintain and update professional knowledge.
4. Health and Safety: Adhere to and assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety across the university.
5. Course Promotion and Industry Engagement: Actively contribute to the promotion, management, and development of courses, including short courses driven by market or local/national needs. Participate in marketing events, seminars, and workshops, and handle course enquiries and recruitment efforts. Assist with finding and monitoring work experience placements, ensuring quality links between students, employers, and the university.
6. Behavioural and Learning Environment Standards: Assist in ensuring adherence to expected standards of student behaviour. Embed opportunities within learning activities to improve students' technical skills. Utilise Information Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance the working and learning environment.
7. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate courses through staff and student feedback. Implement and monitor self-assessment processes for continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning standards.
8. University Service and Compliance: Participate in the university’s appraisal and review processes. Adhere to the university's Equality and Diversity Policy and Environmental Policies. Undertake other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.

Skills:

• Commitment to Innovation
• Professional Communication
• Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in at least four of the following research areas: Foundations of Cyber Security, Network Security, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Information Security Management, Incident Response and Disaster Recovery, Emerging Technologies and Trends
• Learning Management Systems: Competence in using Blackboard and other learning management systems
• Assessment Development: Capability to develop assessments for BTEC and Ulster students
• Relationship Building
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Preference for candidates with a Ph.D. in Engineering or Computer Science, specializing in Cyber Security.
• Experience: Proven experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with industry experience and familiarity with BTEC programs advantageous.
• International Education Background: Experience in a UK-style higher education environment is necessary.
• Academic and Research Excellence: Strong academic record with contributions to the field, including publications and active research.
• Commitment to Professional Development and Awareness of Ethical and Social Implications

Closing Time and Date: 11:59 PM (AST) 4th March 2025