Assistant Professor in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering; T&S

Role: Assistant Professor in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (T&S)

Directorate: The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Contract Type: Full Time (1

FTE), Open Ended

Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff.

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual to join our learning and teaching activities in the Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering discipline of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS).

You will deliver, assess and support teaching undergraduate courses in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering as part of our Joint Educational Programmes in China, Kazakhstan and others.

You will be based at our Edinburgh campus, collaborating with colleagues at our overseas campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. Even though the role holder will focus on the Joint Educational Programmes, the role holder will also be expected to contribute to deliver courses in Edinburgh, undertake coursework and exam marking and perform administration duties associated with these courses.

The role holder will be expected to travel to China/Kazakhstan to deliver and support teaching.

For further information you may contact Dr Adnan Ilyas  or Dr Jonathan Swingler

The successful applicant, as part of an active teaching team, will be responsible for the following key activities:

• Contribute to the teaching (lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratories) covering topics in the area of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.
• Supporting the assigned courses by carrying out assessment and moderation of coursework and examination marking as required.
• Liaising with relevant academic staff in EPS and carrying out course-related administrative tasks as required.

• A good first degree in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Previous experience of teaching in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience of organising course material and/or delivery in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated initiative in teaching and scholarship.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues across our campuses and international partners.
• International travel will be required.
• Excellent team working, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• A higher degree (MSc/PhD) in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering or cognate discipline
• Experience with transnational education programmes.
• Experience in web-based learning, e.g. virtual learning environments such as Canvas, and other educational technology
• Appropriate academic or industrial experience in an Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering environment
• Evidence of engagement with industry.

Please must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV

Applications can be submitted until midnight on Sunday 12th June 2026.

We anticipate interviews to commence w/c 27th July 2026.