Instructor - Computer Science

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UOWD9757 - Instructor - Computer Science

Business Unit: Academic Job Family: Faculty Department: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Dubai About UOWD: Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers Australia, PMI, and others.
The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%* of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.
Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students.
QS World University Rankings 2023 *Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2020
About the School: The School of Computer Science, at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, seeks to appoint a dynamic and talented computer science instructor with expertise in one or many of the following areas: System and network security, modern cyber security, and Ethical Hacking. The Computer Science instructor is expected to contribute to the delivery of common foundational subjects in programming, database management, web technologies, and networking.
The School of Computer Science aims to produce innovative, well-rounded, hands-on professionals that are well versed in technological and computing concepts and skills. The school offers 7 programmes under the umbrella of computer science and IT. Those programmes are designed to be practical and focused on industry needed skills in popular areas of computer science and IT, including: Software development, Cyber Security, Big data and AI, Gaming and mobile development, Business information systems, IT management, and digital transformation.
Requirements & Responsibilities:
UOWD is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Instructor – Computer Science (Permanent Full Time) with the School of Computer Sciences. The Instructor position is suitable for applicants who are looking to gain experience to develop their scholarly career.
The position holder is also expected to conduct tutorials and laboratory experiments in the broad areas related to, Computer and Network Security, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, and general tutorial and labs related to computer science such as programming, database management, web technologies, and networking. In addition, the position holder is expected to contributed to school events, recruitment activities, and relevant committees and governance requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum qualification includes a Master’s degree in Computer Science from an accredited institution. Teaching experience in Computer labs and tutorials Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Fluency in English language (both spoken and written) Working knowledge and experience with Computer Organization, Architecture, Networking Working knowledge and experience with operating systems: Linux, ubuntu, Windows, IOS, Android Knowledge and experience of cloud computing Working knowledge of common information and cyber security tools i.e. Wireshark, Kali Linux, John the Ripper, Metasploit, Tcpdump, Nikto, Forcepoint, Paros Proxy, Nmap, Nessus Professional, Nexpose, TrueCrypt, Netstumbler, Aircrack-ng, KeyPass, Splunk, Tor, Nagios, OSSEC, POf, Snort, Acunetix, Argus, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, LifeLock, Mimecast, Webroot Extensive experience in programming (C/C++, Java, Python, …) and in scripting languages

A commitment to the University Values of

Passion, Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration

and

Innovation.
Compensation & Benefits: The successful candidate will enjoy interaction with a professional dynamic team of highly respected educators from 35 different countries and exposure to students from over 120 nationalities.
The University offers an expatriate package which is an attractive tax-free salary. The expatriate package includes five weeks of paid leave per year, private medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependants, life and disability insurance and education allowance for eligible dependants. The University is located in Knowledge Village, Dubai and has excellent teaching, learning and research facilities as well as a Library that meets international standards.

UOWD is an equal opportunity employer that attracts, develops, motivates, empowers, and retains a diverse workforce.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
2. Philosophy of Teaching Statement