Lab Instructor - Faculty of Applied Media

كليات التقنية العليا - الإمارات; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in the UAE seeks a Lab Instructor in Applied Communications. This role involves maintaining equipment and facilities, supporting faculty and students, and facilitating hands-on learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in media or design and strong troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience in Broadcast, Media, or Design.
• Familiarity with both Windows and Mac environments.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in studios.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare equipment and facilities for student projects and experiments.
• Run and evaluate studio and lab hours.
• Provide instructional support to faculty and students.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

High computer literacy

Tools

Adobe products

Still/video cameras

TV and radio studio equipment

Printers and projectors

Educational technology tools

Job description

The Lab Instructor, Applied Communications, supports faculty and students within one or more Media / Design / Broadcasting / Communication programs by maintaining the Department's equipment, facilities, including studios, laboratories, and workshops. The role involves running, monitoring, and evaluating studio, workshop, and lab hours to familiarize students with equipment, tools, and operations. The incumbent is responsible for installation, demonstration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities. This hands-on role requires working closely with faculty and students in studios, workshops, and laboratories. The Lab Instructor prepares the studios, workshops, and labs for projects and experiments, including up to 10 hours per week of instructional duties.

Requirements

• Preference for candidates with at least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in Broadcast, Media, Design, or Training industries.
• Experience supervising small studio and outside broadcast operations.
• Proficiency in various software used in Applied Media, especially Adobe products.
• Ability to work in both Windows and Mac environments.
• Practical knowledge of instruments, devices, equipment, and facilities used within studios, labs, and workshops.
• Experience with still/video cameras, TV and radio studio operations, printers, projectors, and educational technology tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of studio operations and safety protocols.
• High computer literacy and ability to integrate technology in the workplace.

Job Description Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. The HADEF Program aims to develop UAE National candidates' teaching skills and experience. Non-UAE Nationals are invited to apply for other vacancies by clicking on the provided link.