Lab Instructor - Engineering (Electrical / Electronics)

Job Objective

Strategic Role

• Analyze and comprehend operational organizational goals and strategies and how they relate to own function
• Generate ideas which contribute to the development of functional goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the implementation of operational goals
• Adapt to the business continuation practices and approaches developed to protect and restore the HCT resources and adjust best to the changing environment in times of any major change/ crisis to maintain a responsible and positive environment for the organization and the community as whole.

Operational Role

• Deliver lectures and assessments to Diploma level courses in addition to lab duties.
• Develop and utilize various educational technology resources to ensure that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed.
• Assist in the development of labs, operational condition and maintenance of teaching equipment
• Support Faculty and students in using machines, tools and equipment within the laboratory
• Support Faculty and students in resourcing and implementation phase of student projects, as required
• Receive, installs and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies
• Maintain a schedule of preventative maintenance for all equipment and keeps adequate manuals and maintenance logs for equipment and parts.
• Provide teaching assistance to Engineering Technology Faculty during workshop & laboratory sessions
• Serve as a student advisor as assigned.
• Perform teaching duties as required
• Demonstrate the use of machines, tools and equipment within the lab
• Maintain consumable materials store and ensures adequate inventory levels for supplies
• Observe and reinforce safety and housekeeping procedures and protocol within the laboratory.
• Contribute to the development of the HCT by observing and implementing college and system-wide policies
• and procedures, and by participating in extra-curricular activities and community events.
• Travel to other HCT colleges to attend meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
• Develop an awareness and respect for the customs and cultures of HCT students and employees.
• Aid staff and students in the purchasing procedures with regards of equipment and parts for student projects
• Coordination with other Engineering Programs
• Follow through the financial aspects with the finance department concerning purchases for projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Team Leader

Leadership Role

• A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities to develop and improve new and current skills and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization
• Review work on a regular basis and provides constructive feedback
• Delegate tasks to subordinates and encourage them to take initiative within their scope of responsibilities.
• Advise and guide others by sharing experiences and discussing how to deal with various matters
• Coach the team and counsel them on improving their performance, system and process knowledge.
• Develop others through identifying development opportunities
• Take on a role of mentor and guide employees in their long-term career goals and setting plans to achieve them
• Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the development of UAE Nationals

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Membership to a relevant internationally recognized professional association is desirable
• Training certificates or diplomas in workshop practices is desirable

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Industrial experience, in the relevant engineering field.
• English proficiency is essential and Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Advanced computer literacy is required to integrate technology in the workplace.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Previous short span teaching experience is desirable.