Civil Engineering Faculty: Teaching, Research, Impact

Higher Colleges of Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced faculty member to deliver general and program-specific instruction to second language learners, fostering a student-centered environment that respects culture and traditions. Active participation in college and community events is expected.

The role includes teaching across assigned programs, developing curricula, applying educational technology, and contributing to assessment, advising, research, service, and leadership activities

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required where applicable.
• Or Masters Degree and a professional certification relevant to the discipline with 5 years of teaching and industry experience.
• Or Bachelors Degree may also be considered for candidates with extensive industry experience and industry certification as per the discipline requirement.
• Appropriate academic professional qualifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of HCT’s system-wide strategy.
• Assist with the development and preservation of system-wide and Faculty/Division-specific policies.
• Participate in the academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.
• Engage in applied research relevant to the Division’s interest and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.
• Use a practical, applied approach and teach courses that are in line with course syllabus and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community.
• Develop and utilize various educational technology resources to ensure that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed.
• Apply strategies to ensure that effective student learning is achieved within a second-language environment, providing continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments.
• Take a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other College personnel as required.
• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning, provide continuous feedback and monitor student progress and take action to support student success.
• Evaluate students and timely update grades.
• Contribute to question banks and/or coursework assessments as requested.
• Serve as student advisor as assigned.
• Provide recommendations on at-risk action plans as required.
• Support and mentor students during internships and work placements.
• Maintain regular office hours to advise and assist students.
• Monitor student progress and take action to support student success.
• Conduct applied research relevant to the faculty’s interests and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.
• Participate in conferences and mentor student research.
• Serve on Faculty, program, campus, and/or system-wide committees.
• Serve as a sponsor of or adviser to student groups and activities.
• Serve the industry, community and region.
• Ensure that teaching facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order, if applicable.
• Prepare electronic Course Assessment Files (eCAF) and Course Assessment Reports (CAR) for the taught courses.
• Handle at least one system-wide course management in terms of content management, assessment development, course evaluation and review.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance as per the HCT Program Continuous Improvement Framework.
• Participate in the revision of courses and curricula.
• Invigilate both internal and externally administered assessments as assigned.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
• Coach and mentor subordinates on a regular basis.
• Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals.
• Support with the realization of Organizational Resilience by promoting and communicating the resilience practices and procedures; Guide and assist to build approaches to identify and cultivate high quality organizational resilience leaders, individual contributors, and teams.

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Master's degree with professional certification (5 years teaching & industry experience)

Bachelor's degree with extensive industry experience and certification

Job description

Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced faculty member to deliver general and program-specific instruction to second language learners, fostering a student-centered environment that respects culture and traditions. Active participation in college and community events is expected.

The role includes teaching across assigned programs, developing curricula, applying educational technology, and contributing to assessment, advising, research, service, and leadership activities