Faculty - Electrical, Electronics & Computer Science

Position objective

Workload

• Full-time faculty work eight hours per day and 40 hours per week, excluding lunch, normally Monday to Friday.
• Academic hours follow the teaching schedule; the general workload averages 15 credit hours per week over an academic year.

Teaching and student support

• Teach practical, applied courses aligned with course and program goals and student and community needs.
• Use educational technology and innovative instructional methods; support learning in a second-language environment and assess student progress.
• Provide individual assistance, address student issues, mentor students in internships and work placements, hold office hours, and monitor progress.

Curriculum and administration

• Prepare teaching assignments and present material to support student success and learning by doing.
• Develop and maintain curriculum in line with accreditation and international standards; contribute to course and program reviews.
• Monitor programs, identify improvements, follow college policies, revise curriculum using assessment or industry advice, and participate in community activities.

Governance and professional standards

• Support Industry Advisory Committees with external stakeholders, industry professionals, and educational leaders; committee participation is encouraged.
• Uphold academic standards and integrity, explain academic misconduct and its consequences, and ensure a culturally sensitive teaching environment.

Academic qualifications

• Relevant PhD as appropriate; master's degree in an engineering discipline or another appropriate academic professional qualification.
• The listed engineering master's qualification includes a professional certification relevant to the discipline.

Experience and capabilities

• At least three years of tertiary-level engineering teaching or training experience and at least three years of relevant industrial experience.
• Ability to teach at different program levels; specialist knowledge and ability to operate specialist equipment and use discipline-specific software.
• Effective presentation and communication skills, high computer literacy, and ability to integrate technology into teaching.
• Current industry knowledge and ability to work in a multicultural environment; overseas teaching to non-native English speakers is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic is a plus.