Location Dubai, AE      
Organization Name School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences - Dubai Campus      

About Heriot-Watt University          

Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages.

With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs – so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates.

Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.

We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership, and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities.

For full details on our University please view our Careers at Heriot-Watt http://www.hw.ac.uk/about/careers-at-heriot-watt.htm

About our Team          

In Dubai we have the largest branch campus of any international university and we were awarded 5 star rating by the Dubai Government (KHDA), one of only three universities to achieve this level. We were also named as the best university in the Middle East by Forbes magazine in 2019.

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has been teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes at our Dubai Campus since it opened in 2005. In 2020 the school plans to introduce one of our Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics programmes, the BSc Statistical Data Science, which has been formally approved for delivery in Dubai, having already been offered in Edinburgh and Malaysia for some years. This will necessitate the recruitment of additional staff, starting with a senior staff member with expertise in statistics to lead the development and delivery of this new programme, in close collaboration with colleagues at both the Dubai and Edinburgh campuses.

Detailed Description          

We are expanding our portfolio of teaching at our Dubai campus and we require an Associate Professor to lead the development of this new programme, starting no later than April 2020.  As well as leading and developing the new programme the Associate Professor will also be expected to deliver and assess a range of undergraduate statistics / data science courses at the University’s Dubai Campus. In addition, this position will require the undertaking of administrative duties, involvement in student recruitment activities and the supervision of student projects and dissertations. An interest and background in statistical research either in academia or in industry would be desirable. The successful applicant will hold a postgraduate degree in statistics, data science or a closely related discipline. Previous teaching and leadership experience is essential.

Key duties and responsibilities          

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Leading the introduction of our Statistical Data Science BSc to our Dubai campus
• The delivery and assessment of undergraduate courses in statistics / data science subjects
• Supervision of projects and dissertations
• Student recruitment and admissions activities
• Administrative duties
• Involvement in the recruitment of further staff to support the development of the programme.

Education, qualifications and experience           ·         

• PhD or equivalent in Statistics, Statistical Data Science, or a closely related discipline. (Essential).
• Relevant leadership and teaching experience at H.E. level (Essential).
• Ability to teach and supervise topics in a wide range of statistics / data science subjects (Essential).
• Excellent spoken, written and understanding of English (Essential).
• Relevant team-working and interpersonal skills (Essential).
• The ability to work flexibly and carry out teaching activities in the evenings and weekends (Essential).
• Evidence of scholarship and/or research in statistics / data science (Desirable).
• Experience of working at a British university or experience of delivering British university programmes in other countries (Desirable).
• An ability to identify and develop opportunities for personal and collective research (Desirable).
• The ability to take up the appointment April 2020 (Desirable).

How To Apply          

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.  Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve. 

The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities, and the start date will need to be delayed if the employment visa is not in place.

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on 30th November 2019.

At Heriot-Watt University we understand that being diverse makes us better which is why we support a culture of respect and equal opportunity, and value diversity at the heart of what we do. We want to increase the diversity of our workplace to underpin a dynamic and creative environment.

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