Adjunct Faculty: Technology & Innovation Design

Heriot-Watt University; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 335,000; Part time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Dubai invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Technology and Innovation. These roles involve teaching and assessment, developing materials, and delivering lectures and workshops across design and technology topics.

Candidates should hold a PhD or Master’s in Design/Design Technology or a related field, with a minimum of five years industry experience and strong English communication. UAE residency and NOC requirements apply.

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 preferred.
• Excellent communication skills: English language essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes.
• Support delivery of courses and related activities to meet university aims.
• Develop materials in appropriate formats and contribute to content design.
• Deliver lectures and practical workshops on design, technology and innovation.
• Guide students in applying design thinking to analyze needs and develop solutions.
• Mentor and provide timely, well-documented feedback to students.
• Build links with industry and work with campus colleagues for collaboration.

Skills

Teaching

English fluency

Education

PhD or Master’s in Design/Design Technology or relevant field

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Dubai invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Technology and Innovation. These roles involve teaching and assessment, developing materials, and delivering lectures and workshops across design and technology topics.

Candidates should hold a PhD or Master’s in Design/Design Technology or a related field, with a minimum of five years industry experience and strong English communication. UAE residency and NOC requirements apply.