Lecturer - MSc in Cyber Security

We are currently recruiting five (5) lecturers/senior lecturers to join the newly established School of Computing and Data Scienceswho can teach various modules in MSc in Cyber Security.To get detailed programme specifications, please visit the link

If you believe that you meet the expectations and the requirements of this role, apply immediately with your CV/professional profile for consideration for the short-list for interviews

Note: Only applications submitted via the recruitment portal will be considered for these roles. Due to a large number of applications received, we may contact only the short-listed candidates for interviews. You may contact the People & Culture Coordinator directly by emailing[email protected].

About the Role

Candidates joining as lecturer/senior lecturers at this stage are actually the founding team members of the respective school that is being launched in the year 2022. By demonstrating their leadership capabilities, skill, motivation, and productivity, they will be considered for senior roles and responsibilities in the school, including Dean/Associate Dean of the School, Programme leader roles, Coordinator positions, etc. As a young university education provider Oryx has demonstrated rapid growth in the last two years and exponential growth is forecasted in the next 5 years. Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities to grow within the institution for the right candidates.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their ability to:

• Deliver on a range of modules across the respective programme,
• Develop the teaching material and assessments for the modules they deliver across the programme. All lecturers are also expected to make relevant contributions to teaching material and assessment development for all modules across programmes to ensure that learning objectives are met.
• Ensure that existing modules are updated in content as per the latest developments in the industry,
• Collaborate with the industry advisory boards to enhance the relevance and quality of the programme,
• Develop assessments for the modules on the programme, ensuring that they are as per LJMU guidelines and policies, in line with the assessment matrix and meet the deadlines for verification and external moderation,
• Take on the role of a personal tutor for students across the programme portfolio,
• Being able to supervise or co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects within the field of expertise,
• Meet all LJMU academic regulations and Oryx Universal College Quality Assurance processes related to the modules and programs they deliver,
• Contribute to the continuous development of existing programs and introduce new programmes within the school they are affiliated to,
• Develop and deliver CPD and short courses to increase the portfolio of the School of Computing and Data Sciences,
• Engage in approved research to contribute to the knowledge in strategic priority areas,
• Being able to prepare and deliver lectures and seminars, conduct tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and student field excursions in both undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes,
• Being able to attend departmental, school and faculty meetings and membership of a number of committees,
• Commitment to structured and unstructured continuous professional and personal development to enhance performance, career growth opportunities and to unlock potential, and
• Willingness to take part, proactively and on-demand, in other corporate and academic activities to contribute to the strategy and growth plans of the college.

Requirements

We expect you to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Holding a postgraduate degree (preferably a PhD degree OR being in the process of completing a PhD in relevant research fields OR a masters degree with relevant industry experience)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide research guidance to junior researchers
• Excellent oral and written communication in English
• Ambition in academic research pursuit
• Demonstrate the ability to drive the best potential of every student through trust, quality of engagement and leadership approach to influence
• Work well independently and collaboratively with colleagues enriching a highly-valued corporate culture based on trust relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail, able to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative mindset
• Experience and/or qualifications in teaching in a tertiary education environment
• The ability to work well in a team and enrich the corporate culture of the wider organization

Regarded as additional value:

• Experience in conducting high-quality academic research and a track record of refereed research publications would be highly regarded.
• Experience in curriculum and subject material development would be considered as an advantage.
• Experience in developing processes and/or implementing processes and policies in a tertiary education environment will be a great value addition to the college.

Selected candidates are expected to relocate to Qatar around March-May 2022.

Benefits

Annual Salary: Between GBP 50,000 – 70,000 + Accommodation Allowance + Transportation Allowance + Private Medical Insurance + other benefits (Salary is tax-free in Qatar). Candidates who can demonstrate track record in leadership/innovation achievements can expect additional considerations.

Starting Salary: GBP 50,000 ++ with the potential to earn up to GBP 75,000 ++ based on demonstration of competencies, potential contribution to growth and outstanding performance. Additional allowances such as dependent children school fee allowance could be considered for those candidates willing to move to Qatar with families.

Hours: Fulltime

Eligible candidates who move to Qatar from overseas for employment are provided with a package that will include additional allowances such as accommodation allowance, transportation allowance, dependent children school fees allowance, etc. on top of the basic salary.

About us

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU – UK) are offered in Qatar in partnership with Oryx Universal College (OUC), located in a central location in Doha. The team at OUC is a unique family of people committed to the mission "To empower our generation and the future generations to be global leaders; through creation, application and propagation of knowledge, research and innovation". You can find more information about the college atwww.oryx.edu.qa.

The following programmes are scheduled to be offered in the Academic Year 2022/2023 at the Doha Campus:

Undergraduate Programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

Postgraduate Programmes:

• MSc Project Management
• MSc Leadership and Management Practice
• MSc Cyber Security
• MSc Investment and Finance

About Qatar

Qatar as a nation and Doha - its capital, offers an amazing second home to the expatriates with a safe and rich environment to live in. The nation offers an amazing atmosphere for individuals and families to live their dream safely and freely. 75% of Qatars population are expatriates from across the world. Doha is Qatars ultramodern capital located in the east of the country and is home to approximately 646,000 people from all over the world. Its the countrys fastest-growing city and its business centre. From a pearling and fishing village of great importance, with around 350 pearling boats at the beginning of the 20th century, Doha underwent a complete economic transformation and became a modern and prosperous city.Qatar is the host country of the FIFA World Cup 2022 promoting a lifestyle enriched with inclusive equal opportunities for all.Find more information about Qatar, its attractions, culture, and lifestyle inwww.visitqatar.qa.