Faculty Member – Preparatory Year (Computer Science)

Job Description

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, student mentoring, and curriculum alignment with KHDA and QFEmirates standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach Introductory Computer Science courses, including topics such as computing fundamentals, programming basics, data structures, and digital literacy.
• Deliver engaging, interactive classes using digital tools, simulations, and real-world applications relevant to health and science contexts.
• Ensure that all instructional materials and delivery meet KHDA regulations, QFEmirates learning outcomes, and academic integrity standards.

• Mentor and advise preparatory year students to support their transition into digitally integrated health and medical fields.
• Participate in student evaluations, early academic support interventions, and progress monitoring.

• Collaborate on the development, review, and enhancement of Computer Science curriculum and assessments.
• Contribute to institutional quality assurance efforts, including KHDA audits, self-studies, and documentation.

• Stay current in Computer Science education, particularly trends relevant to higher education and healthcare technology.
• Maintain an up-to-date teaching portfolio and continuous professional development (CPD) record as per KHDA expectations.
• Participate in research, educational innovation, or cross-disciplinary projects as appropriate.

• Masters in Computer Science or a closely related field from a recognized and accredited university.
• A valid or in-process UAE MOE Equivalency Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant teaching experience in higher education or foundation/preparatory programs.
• Demonstrated ability to teach introductory computing and IT concepts effectively to diverse student groups.
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic Band 7+ (or equivalent) if the degree was not taught in English.

• Experience teaching in KHDA-regulated or UAE higher education institutions.
• Familiarity with technology in healthcare education or integrating computing skills in health-related academic pathways.
• Experience with curriculum development and digital learning platforms.