Adjunct Faculty: Technology & Innovation Design

Heriot-Watt University; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Dubai invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Technology and Innovation. The roles focus on teaching and assessment across design technology and innovation frameworks, with industry-informed content and international collaboration.

Successful candidates will contribute to material development, deliver lectures and workshops, mentor students, and help deliver an excellent student learning experience on the Dubai campus in cooperation with UK and international

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in Design, Design Technology, or a relevant field
• Ability to teach Undergraduate programmes
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience
• Previous teaching, training or workshop facilitation experience is preferred
• Excellent Communication skills: programmes are delivered in English, and so fluency in English is essential

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes
• Supporting colleagues in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of the University’s aims
• Deliver lectures and practical workshops on design technology and innovation frameworks
• Introduce students to technology-driven design principles, emphasising how emerging tools shape global products, services, and systems
• Support students in applying design thinking and technological methods to analyse user needs, evaluate concepts, and deliver innovative solutions
• Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well-documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative
• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at our Dubai Campus as well as at our UK and other campuses where applicable

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching Undergraduate programmes

Industry experience (5+ years)

Workshop facilitation

Education

PhD or Masters in Design, Design Technology

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Dubai invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Technology and Innovation. The roles focus on teaching and assessment across design technology and innovation frameworks, with industry-informed content and international collaboration.

Successful candidates will contribute to material development, deliver lectures and workshops, mentor students, and help deliver an excellent student learning experience on the Dubai campus in cooperation with UK and international