Job ResponsibilityThe Heriot-Watt Global College is a new primary academic unit recently launched in in June 2022. The College will be the academic home for the new Global Foundation Programme for the global Heriot-Watt Group, a new suite of Pre-Masters and other on-going academic support and pathway offerings, e.g. the Pre-Sessional English Programmes and the pre-Graduate Apprenticeship activities. The College will also be the Academic Unit for current Foundation Programmes and Degree Entry Programme in Malaysia and Dubai. In the near future, the College will also establish new academic partnership to expand its reach to other geographical regions either through on-line delivery or via an approved learning partners.
The Malaysia Foundation programme is a programme of study to prepare school leavers for undergraduate degree programmes. The foundation programme is designed to develop the students' subject knowledge and skills including writing skills, academic English, and assessment and examination techniques.
The University offers a Foundation in Science and a Foundation in Business with intakes in April, July and September.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching in Higher Education, at the Foundation Programme and/or Undergraduate levels. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Scottish campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, and to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students. Academic staff may also contribute to degree programmes in a variety of Schools. Post holders will be expected to have a broad knowledge of a range of topics within the sphere of their chosen discipline.
The role will be based at the University's campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia. Programmes will be delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential. An induction programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation, delivery and assessment of teaching.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Undertake teaching and assessment duties for Mathematics and Computing courses and support colleagues in the delivery of courses and other activities in the Foundation in Science and Foundation in Business programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programme. Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University. Support the accreditation processes of the MQA.
Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWUM.
Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Malaysia, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.
Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
Undertake administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed. Participate in relevant University committees.
Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.
All HWUM staff endeavours will embody our shared values of: Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
Person Specification
This section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledge/qualifications and competencies which are required in order to undertake the full remit of the role.
Education & Qualifications
Essential:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Computing/IT or relevant area
Desirable:
Masters degree in Mathematics/ Computing/ IT or relevant area
Experience
Essential:
5 years teaching experience in higher education, preferably inclusive of experience at Foundation or pre-university level in the relevant subject
Competencies, Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
Fluent in written and spoken English
Ability to apply student-centred learning pedagogies and use of technology in teaching delivery
Knowledge of Java, web development and SQL
Ability to teach Mathematics equivalent to A Levels/STPM
Specific requirements (if any)
Demonstrates both professional and personal integrity
Essential Criteria - these are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be eliminated at the short listing stage.
Desirable Criteria - these are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When shortlisting, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.
Other Relevant Information
Due to Malaysian Immigration restrictions, we regret that this position is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Malaysia.
We aim to hold interviews at the Malaysia Campus in Putrajaya on the week of 06 November 2022.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted to Career website.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
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