Laboratory Instructor | Computer Science Department-College of Engineering

About the job

The Laboratory Instructor will support the Computer Science and Engineering department, prepare lab materials in consultation with the faculty, provide laboratory instruction to students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab course materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory instruction for courses in Computer Science and Computer Engineering

• Work with faculty to develop lab materials and experiments

• Administer lab activities and provide timely feedback to faculty

• Supervise students in a professional manner and grade lab assignments

• Assist students with senior design project activities

• Perform regular lab equipment checks and follow up on equipment orders

• Support students’ extracurricular activities

• Complete duties as assigned by the Head of Department
  

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Master’s degree in related field: computer science/ computer engineering.

• Knowledge of installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, configuring, and supporting laboratory equipment, computing systems, peripherals, and related software in an academic environment.

• Ability to prepare and set up laboratory exercises, materials, and equipment to ensure readiness for teaching.

• Strong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts, procedures, and safety expectations.

• Ability to create and maintain clear, organized technical documentation, including lab manuals and guides.

• Familiarity with relevant professional certifications, current tools, and industry practices to enhance laboratory instruction and technical support.

• Ability to apply sound technical judgment in diagnosing issues, prioritizing responses, and implementing practical solutions.

• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary academic environment and collaborate with colleagues across multi-level support functions.

• Ability to support a wide range of courses, platforms, and technologies across hardware, software, networking, and emerging computing areas.

• Demonstrates accountability, responsiveness, discretion, and a strong service orientation in fulfilling instructional and technical responsibilities.

• Commitment to staying current with evolving computing technologies, laboratory practices, and teaching tools, and integrating new knowledge into academic support.

• Ability to promote proper use of laboratory resources and ensure compliance with university procedures, safety requirements, and technical standards.

• Proficiency in one or more of the following technical domains:

• Hardware: Digital systems, microcontrollers (e.g., AVR and ARM), assembly programming (e.g., 8086), cyber-physical systems, FPGA platforms, VHDL/Verilog HDL, programmable logic controllers, and data acquisition systems.

• Software: Programming in C++, Java, and Python; software engineering; Internet of Things (IoT) programming; software design; data structures and algorithms; operating systems; database systems; programming languages; and mobile application development for iOS and Android.

• Networking: Computer networks, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity.
  

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• professional experience in lab management.
  

How To Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the form.

• AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.