Visiting Assistant Associate Or Professor In Mechanical Engineering

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. The candidate will develop and teach undergraduate courses, use technology-enhanced learning, and participate in departmental and university committees.

The role emphasizes high-quality research with publications, supervision of student theses, collaboration with industry and government, and contribution to accreditation while maintaining an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from a reputable university.
• Outstanding teaching record in Thermo-fluids.
• Outstanding teaching record in Manufacturing and materials.
• Outstanding research and publications record in top journals.
• Adequate experience in supervising student projects and thesis papers.
• A record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research would be an advantage.
• Excellent record in community service and scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to learning and teaching
• Participate in committees at the departmental, college, and/or university levels as assigned
• Actively engage in promoting the growth of Ajman University
• Ability to provide consultancy services to researchers and the business community.
• Assess and track each student's progress and give feedback to support ongoing success.
• Conduct high-quality research in his/her own field and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences
• Collaborate across departments, with industry, government agencies, and international partners
• Build and strengthen industry partnerships, secure collaborative projects, and facilitate technology transfer
• Participate in accreditation processes, program review, and curriculum enhancement.
• Ensure a respectful and culturally sensitive learning environment in all college-focused activities
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the organization and community
• Motivate and inspire confidence in others (students and colleagues) to overcome limitations to personal growth and success
• Actively seek out methods, procedures, and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives
• Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Academic advising

Supervision

Research & publishing

LMS familiarity

Collaboration

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Ph.D. from reputable university

Tools

LMS

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title:Visiting Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Graduated with a Ph.D. from a reputable university
• Outstanding teaching recordin at least one of the following areas:
  1. Thermo-fluids
  2. Manufacturing and materials
• Outstanding research and publications record in top journals
• Adequate experience in supervising student projects and thesis papers
• A record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research would be an advantage
• Excellent record in community service and scholarly activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to learning and teaching
• Participate in committees at the departmental, college, and/or university levels as assigned
• Actively engage in promoting the growth of the Ajman University
• Ability to provide consultancy services to researchers and the business community.
• Assess and track each students progress and give feedback to support ongoing success.
• Conduct high-quality research in his/her own field and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences
• Collaborate across departments, with industry, government agencies, and international partners
• Build and strengthen industry partnerships, secure collaborative projects, and facilitate technology transfer
• Participate in accreditation processes, program review, and curriculum enhancement.
• Ensure a respectful and culturally sensitive learning environment in all college-focused activities
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the organization and community
• Motivate and inspire confidence in others (students and colleagues) to overcome limitations to personal growth and success
• Actively seek out methods, procedures, and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives
• Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Familiarity with the "Credit Hour" academic system
• Ability to supervise student work
• Ability to provide academic advising for students
• Ability to conduct independent research and publish in reputable journals and conferences
• Ability to work effectively with diverse team members
• Knowledge of academic program planning and implementation
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)