Assistant Professor Fixed-Term (Academic Tutor: Science Tutor - Mathematics and Computing) at Heriot-Watt University

Assistant Professor Fixed-Term (Academic Tutor: Science Tutor - Mathematics and Computing)

Grade: Grade 7 (£37,236 - £47,389)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) 
   

Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry.

Nearly 30,000 students study with Heriot-Watt across business, engineering, design and the social, physical, biological and sports sciences. Our student body is roughly split evenly between the UK, our two campuses in Dubai and Malaysia, and online, with the latter being distributed across almost all the countries of the world. We also have many partnerships with other institutions world-wide who award Heriot-Watt degrees.

About our Team

The Global College brings together existing academic pathways and pre-sessional English provision across Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland, and enables Heriot Watt to strengthen its academic excellence and extend its offering across Scotland and globally. In its first phase the College is launching a range of Degree Foundation and Pre-Masters programmes enabling entry into and through the College to an extensive range of programmes across all academic schools. In the longer term the College will open even more diverse opportunities for bridging routes online, on campus and with partners and help further nurture the global mobility of students.

Key Responsibilities

To deliver and assess Foundation (SCQF L7) courses in the Global College on the Science Pathway route with the ability to teach across the science subject areas of Mathematics and Computer Science.  The role will also include academic administration and course development and enhancement.  The role is on the Edinburgh Campus and face to face,

Work activities will vary according to the requirements of the job and individual areas of teaching responsibility, however general responsibilities are typically, but not restricted to, the following: 

• Teaching through the delivery of lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratories, as well as setting and marking assessments. 
• Supervising and mentoring Foundation level students. 
• Further developing existing learning materials. This will include, but is not limited to, course notes, video podcasts and course assessments.
• Designing and developing teaching materials and new teaching methods, using scholarship to inform teaching where appropriate. 
• Carrying out general academic administration, including participation on committees and exam boards, taking responsibility for key discipline-specific administration tasks and mentoring students. 
• Undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff development activities. 

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential Criteria

• First degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Previous experience of teaching of SCQF L7 (Physics, Mathematics, and/or Computer Science)
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Excellent team working, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to prepare clearly written learning and teaching materials
• Availability to take up the position as soon as possible
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Evidence of appropriate IT skills.

Desirable Criteria

• A higher degree (MSc/PhD) in Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Experience in technology enhanced learning, e.g. virtual learning environments such as Canvas
• A recognised teaching qualification (PG. Cert, CELTA/Trinity TESOL)
• Fellowship in Advance HE or working toward accreditation.
• Experience of developing/delivering innovative assessment practice

‘How to Apply’

Applications can be submitted up until midnight on Friday 10th October 2025

Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system: (1) a cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) a full CV; (3) A summary of their scholarship and teaching plans and ambitions. 

At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team. 

Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities.  Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.