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<div>Position Details
School of Computer Science
Discipline: Computer Science
University of Birmingham, Dubai campus
Salary: Competitive
Grade: 8 (Spot)
No. of positions: 1
Full time
Duration: 3-years fixed contract (renewable at the University&rsquo;s discretion)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Closing date: 4th December 2025 
University of Birmingham Dubai
Having established ourselves in Dubai International Academic City in 2018 we have now moved to our new state-of-the-art campus which opened in Sept 2021. These posts represent an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our long-term strategic mission in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai.
Role Summary
The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is one of the leading UK institutions for research and teaching in computer science. The School&rsquo;s research is ranked 3 rd across all UK universities, both in average score for publications and number of world-leading publications, according to the recent UK-wide Research Excellence Framework 2021. Both in research and education, the School aims to optimize its positive impact on society&mdash;examples include collaborations with industry partners and government, outreach activities and an extensive wider participation programme. To support this aim, the School offers a vibrant, open and intellectually stimulating work environment in its dedicated computer science building, educating well over 1000 students.
The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham seeks to recruit an outstanding computer scientist for the role of Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Natural Language Processing at the University of Birmingham&rsquo;s Dubai Campus. This role is Education focused and will involve teaching as well as administrative activities within the University.
You will contribute to a range of teaching, leadership, and administration tasks. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others can carry out theirs.
Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management, development (including programme/module review) and delivery of teaching and assessment; and (b) enhancement of the student experience or employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students, (b) supervising and examining PhD students, and (c) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.
Leadership and administration is likely to involve contributions at Departmental, School or Dubai campus level, and/or making an important contribution to some managerial/leadership activities (e.g. working groups) within the University. This may include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, school outreach, or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University. This post will also involve managing activity on the Dubai campus with extensive collaboration and liaison back to our Edgbaston Campus.
Main Duties
Education
You will contribute across the range of teaching and learning activities:
<ul><li>contribute to leading curriculum development and/or renewal;
</li><li>develop and manage approaches to teaching and learning that are best practice in the subject area or institution;
</li><li>advise others on aspects of learning, teaching and assessment;
</li><li>deliver (where appropriate to the discipline) specific professional programmes;
</li><li>advance the practice of teaching in their modules and within the school, and play an important role in student academic support;
</li><li>inform your teaching practice by discipline based research;
</li><li>frequently update your subject expertise, and undertake personal professional development in teaching, including self-reflection on own teaching, using student and peer review feedback, to enhance own teaching and learning processes;
</li><li>you will play an important role in the recruitment and admission of students; and
</li><li>co-supervise doctoral students to completion.
</li></ul>Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates, postgraduates, or CPD students, including (as appropriate):
<ul><li>teaching and examining courses at a range of levels;
</li><li>planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same;
</li><li>designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging and academically challenging curriculum content;
</li><li>working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching, learning and assessment;
</li><li>using digital resources/environments effectively to support learning and assessment;
</li><li>developing programme proposals and making substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely;
</li><li>where appropriate, undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining;
</li><li>developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods;
</li><li>developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement activities or similar on own specialism that enhances the student experience or employability and which benefits the College and University;
</li><li>devising and supervising projects, student dissertations and practical work.
</li></ul>Management/Administration
Contributing to Departmental/School/Campus administration, including:
<ul><li>contributing to the administration/management of research and/or teaching across the Department/School/Campus;
</li><li>leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive);
</li><li>advising on personal development of colleagues and students;
</li><li>making a major contribution to some administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels, working groups);
</li><li>managing enterprise, business development, and public engagement activities;
</li><li>developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach.
</li><li>actively manages equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour.
</li></ul>Citizenship
Contributing to an inclusive working environment:
<ul><li>pursuing your activities in a way that helps others to pursue their activities effectively and
 
efficiently;
</li><li>demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g., participation in graduation, Departmental/School committees);
</li><li>demonstrating support for colleagues, such as sharing resources, providing advice;
</li><li>willingness to volunteer for one-off duties (such as supporting School, Institute, Campus, and Departmental projects);
</li><li>positively engaging in strategic initiatives;
</li><li>proactive support and involvement in activities specifically contributing to a positive and inclusive community spirit across the School/College/University.
</li></ul>Person Specification
<ul><li>Normally, a higher Degree relevant to the discipline area (usually PhD in Computer Science / AI / Machine Learning / NLP or a closely related area) or equivalent qualifications.
</li><li>Extensive experience and scholarship within subject specialism.
</li><li>Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes.
</li><li>Extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues.
</li><li>Experience and achievement in knowledge transfer, enterprise and similar activity that enhances the student experience or employability.
</li><li>Ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes.
</li><li>Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
</li><li>Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area.
</li><li>Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action. 
</li></ul>In return, you will receive a competitive package and be a key part of expanding and ambitious University as we develop our international reputation and global footprint.
This is a full-time post, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is expected to start on 1 June 2026. Applicants should ensure they are available from this date
The University of Birmingham is an Athena Swan Bronze award holder and is committed to providing a supportive work environment for our staff and providing equal opportunities in our recruitment process.
We are actively seeking to improve the gender balance of our School and particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will take flexible working option into consideration during the process.
Further details relating to this position as well as our developing Dubai Campus can be found at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/work-with-us/index.aspx 
Please note: Applications will only be accepted through our online job portal . The email addresses provided are for questions regarding the position only and are not intended to replace the official application process . 
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Mian M.Hamayun, Email: m.m.hamayun@bham.ac.uk (Dubai Campus), and Professor Aad van Moorsel a.vanmoorsel@bham.ac.uk (Edgbaston Campus) 
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy . You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website .</div>

Assistant Professor (Education) in Computer Science (Dubai) - School of Computer Science - 99951 - Grade 8

<div>Position Details
Academic Services
Discipline: Birmingham International Academy
University of Birmingham, Dubai campus
Salary: Competitive
Grade: 7
No. of positions: 1
Full time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Closing date: 16th November 2025 
University of Birmingham Dubai
Having established ourselves in Dubai International Academic City in 2018 we have now moved to our new state-of-the-art campus which opened in Sept 2021. These posts represent an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our long-term strategic mission in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai.
Background
In September 2022 the University of Birmingham opened its new branch campus in Dubai and we are seeking to appoint Teaching Fellows in English for Academic Purposes to join our expanding team on a fixed term contract.
The teaching is research-informed and staff are encouraged to take part in relevant conferences and CPD training sessions. This fixed term post represents an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our long-term strategic mission in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai.
The fixed-term post begins in October 2025 and finishes in July 2025 (9 months).
Role Summary
The post holder will be expected to teach English for Academic Purposes across a range of programmes or modules including, Foundation EAP modules, Academic English in-sessional courses and Pre-sessional English which are delivered in collaboration with the Colleges and Birmingham International Academy. BIA sits within Academic Services and has a strong international profile.
The post holder will be expected to teach on average 18 hours per week (with reduction being given for administrative, managerial or other duties as directed and agreed) and conduct 1 to 1 tutorials. The post holder will be expected to teach for 39 weeks per year. S/he will teach across all programmes but may predominantly be attached to a specific programme for materials development or managerial purposes (specialist duties may include assessment development, teacher development, VLE development, quality systems and audits).
The post holder will also undertake other teaching related activities and any other relevant duties, as laid down by the BIA Operations and Development Director /EAP TNE Programme Manager.
Main Duties
<ul><li>To plan and prepare own teaching, including materials, handouts and use of VLE in accordance with the established objectives of the teaching programmes.
</li><li>To prepare students with the English language and academic skills they will need for their chosen academic programme using research-informed teaching methodology.
</li><li>To deliver teaching flexibly where required within a classroom environment or remotely as required using the LMS and video conference technology.
</li><li>To contribute to the design of modules with other colleagues.
</li><li>Monitor students&rsquo; academic learning outcomes, track progress and benchmark achievement against set targets
</li><li>Supervise student projects, and generally assist students to improve their academic communications skills, develop relevant study skills and habits and transition socially and academically.
</li><li>Undertake a full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining of all summative assessment (subject to validation by academic supervisor), as well as to any progress checks, presentations and coursework implemented during the course.
</li><li>Provide pastoral care and academic advice in a prompt and effective manner.
</li><li>Provide cover for other teachers when necessary.
</li><li>Provide, where possible in advance, a lesson plan and materials for any lessons to be covered by a substitute teacher in the event of an unavoidable absence.
</li><li>Frequently update own subject expertise and complete all mandatory training as requested.
</li><li>Undertake personal professional development in teaching, including self-reflection on own teaching, using feedback from management observations as well as student and peer review feedback, to enhance own teaching and learning processes.
</li><li>Develop an approach to planning and developing own teaching through participation in Continuous Professional Development.
</li><li>Attend all staff meetings and contribute ideas for the improvement of the programme.
</li><li>Be conversant with and uphold the principles inherent in the core competencies of an EAP practitioner, as detailed in the TEAP competency framework, developed by BALEAP.
</li><li>Undertake management/administration arising from teaching.
</li><li>Contribute to knowledge transfer on own specialism that is of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.
</li><li>Contribute to BIA teaching-related activities and teaching-related administration.
</li><li>Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
</li></ul>Person Specification
<ul><li>A Masters in a TEFL-related area and a CELTA or
</li><li>A diploma in English teaching/ PGCE with substantial TEFL component, or diploma-level qualifications as defined in section 4.2 of the British Council&rsquo;s Accreditation UK handbook https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/k062_uk_accreditation_handbook_2019_final_v2.pdf (pp.34-36)
</li><li>Substantial experience and expertise in delivering EAP/ESAP at a UK Higher Education institution to UG and PG international students from a diverse range of backgrounds and an excellent teaching record
</li><li>A sound knowledge and understanding of pedagogic and academic issues in teaching EAP/ESP
</li><li>Experience of teaching English for Specific Academic Purposes (e.g. to students of Engineering, Law, etc).
</li><li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of the UK higher education system
</li><li>Excellent classroom performance
</li><li>Ability to design and deliver module materials and assessments successfully.
</li><li>Confidence and skills in using technology to deliver teaching online
</li><li>Clear and effective presentation skills.
</li><li>Experience of safeguarding the welfare of students.
</li><li>The ability to form professional working relationships with all students, including under 18s and vulnerable adults.
</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and collegiality.
</li><li>Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
</li><li>Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
</li></ul>DBS required
The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment. 
For informal enquiries, please contact Rebecca Keogh, Email: r.keogh.3@bham.ac.uk (Dubai Campus)
View our staff values and behaviours here 
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy . You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website .</div>

Teaching Fellow in English for Academic Purposes (Dubai) - Birmingham International Academy - 106456 - Grade 7

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