Faculty - Mechanical Engineering (Preferably Naval Background)

In^X Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

In^X Education seeks a tenure-track or senior lecturer to teach Engineering Fluid Mechanics with a naval focus and to lead hydrodynamics research initiatives. You will supervise student projects, develop laboratory content, and collaborate with maritime partners to align curricula with accreditation standards.

The role emphasizes CFD-based teaching, experimental demonstrations, and active participation in ABET/CAA processes, with opportunities to publish in journals and contribute to program

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Engineering, or related field.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Proficiency in CFD, MATLAB, Python, and modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach Engineering Fluid Mechanics for naval applications.
• Conduct hydrodynamics labs, CFD simulations, and experimental demonstrations.
• Prepare manuals, CLOs, OBE alignment, assessments, rubrics, LMS content.
• Research ship hydrodynamic performance analytics and ocean modelling.
• Publish in Scopus-indexed journals and present at conferences.
• Support ABET/CAA accreditation data collection and KPIs.
• Engage with industry and naval partners for training and internships.
• Contribute to curriculum review and interdisciplinary programs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Engineering, or related

Tools

CFD software

MATLAB

Python

Modelling tools

Job description

About the Role

Teach engineering fluid mechanics with a naval specialization, conduct hydrodynamics research, and support curriculum, accreditation, and laboratory development. Engage with maritime and naval industry partners and supervise student research.

Responsibilities

Teaching & Labs

• Teach Engineering Fluid Mechanics for naval applications.


• Conduct hydrodynamics labs, CFD simulations, and experimental demonstrations.


• Prepare manuals, CLOs, OBE alignment, assessments, rubrics, LMS content.

Research & Hydrodynamic Analysis

• Research areas include:


• Ship hydrodynamic performance analytics


• Ocean modelling and environmental fluid mechanics


• Fluid-structure interaction


• Maritime CFD simulations

• Publish in Scopus-indexed journals and present at conferences.


• Supervise research and CFD-based capstone projects.

Accreditation & Curriculum

• Support ABET/CAA accreditation through data collection, KPIs, SSR contributions.


• Involve in curriculum review and continuous improvement.

Institutional Contributions

• Serve on departmental committees.


• Support maritime/robotics competitions and interdisciplinary programs.


• Engage with industry and naval partners for training, internships, and research.

Qualifications

Required

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Engineering, or related.


• Teaching experience at the university level.


• Proficiency in CFD, MATLAB, Python, and modelling tools.

Preferred

• Shipyard, marine industry, or naval research experience.


• Publications in hydrodynamics or ocean engineering.