Lecturer in Computing (T&R) DIICSU - UOD1654

The School of Science and Engineering has an international reputation for excellent teaching and topical research, particularly in addressing global challenges in energy, the environment, health care, technology, forensic science and infrastructu re.

With its award-winning Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID), and departments in engineering, computing, physics and mathematics, the School offers a portfolio of disciplines and curriculums and state of the art facilities which prepare and inform the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. The School is run by an enthusiastic, committed and approachable team of experts who are recognised for their teaching approaches. It is also one of the fastest growing schools within the University.

The Dundee International Institute of Central South University (DIICSU) is an exciting new partnership between the University of Dundee (UoD) and Central South University (CSU) in China. CSU is a Class A Double First Class University located in Changsha, Hunan Province.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for the programmes offered by DIICSU, participate in assessing and examining students, perform high- quality research and obtain external research grants.

Your priorities will include:

• To spend one semester (20 weeks) each academic year at CSU to deliver teaching in the programmes and develop research collaborations with colleagues at CSU.
• To deliver high-quality and innovative teaching across a range of modules that includes the areas of Software Development, Object Orientated Analysis and Design, Agile project management, Games Development, and the Theory of Computation.
• To meet the requirements of the University of Dundee Quality Framework, ensuring that all teaching and assessment activities are maintained to the required standards.
• To be responsible for the pastoral care of students at DIICSU, dealing with sensitive issues and ensuring students obtain support from the appropriate Student Services at both universities.
• To establish a research portfolio and regularly publish research findings through leading peer- reviewed international publications, conferences or other appropriate media.

Who we're looking for:

• PhD in a relevant subject
• Clear evidence of learning and teaching competence, including at least two years of teaching experience at university level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others

As this role is based between the UK and China, the role holder must hold the right to work in both countries or be eligible to obtain this. Support with making an application for the relevant work visa(s) will be provided, if necessary.

We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others.

For further information about this position please contact Karen Petrie: k.petrie@dundee.ac.uk

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as we// a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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