Associate Professor in Electronics Engineering

Gulf University; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Bahrain is seeking an Associate Professor in Electronics Engineering to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering innovative and student-centric courses while contributing to research and community engagement activities. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Electronics Engineering and have a strong background in teaching and industry experience. By fostering a collaborative learning environment and engaging in impactful research, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of engineering education. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to an esteemed institution dedicated to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electronics Engineering required from an accredited university.
• Minimum five years of teaching and industrial experience in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses with a hands-on approach in relevant domains.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities related to the discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Innovative teaching methods

Excellent communication skills

Technology agility

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

PhD in Electronics Engineering

Professional certificate relevant to the discipline

Tools

Software relevant to specialization

Job description

Associate Professor in Electronics Engineering

Job Title: Associate Professor in Electronics Engineering

Department Name: Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

College Name: Engineering

Reports to: Head of Department; Dean

Closing Date: March 26, 2021, 11:59:00 PM

Introduction: Gulf University is one of the reputed private and Higher Education Council accredited universities in Bahrain. The university has also received full confidence judgement for BQA (Educational & Training Quality Authority, Bahrain) institutional review. Gulf University embraces excellence through its fit for purpose academic programs in various disciplines. All the academic programs have been achieved confidence under BQA program review.

The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Gulf University invites applications for the Associate Professor position in Electronics Engineering. The Department and the College of Engineering value both teaching and research in their endeavor to offer quality academic programs. The candidate will be a member of an experienced, diverse and professional team of scholars that will make a significant contribution in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

• Expected Qualifications:
• PhD degree in Electronics Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional certificate relevant to the discipline
• Membership from International Professional Bodies/Organizations/Associations

Preference will be given to candidates graduated from ABET accredited university.

• Expected Experience:
• Worked as an Associate Professor in a higher education institute recognized by Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain.
• A minimum of five years’ experience of teaching different courses in Electrical Engineering (in the specialization and other related courses).
• A minimum of five years of relevant industrial experience in the field of specialization.
• Good experience in developing course specifications as per the National Qualification Framework and international accreditation standards.
• Good experience in utilizing different software relevant to the specialization.

• Required Skills:
• Leadership: Solid academic leadership, strategic thinking, and systematic decision-making skills
• Ability to practice innovative and student-centric teaching methods and manage quality enhancement in higher education environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Technology agility
• Research skills in the field of specialization
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff
• Cultural Competence: Ability to understand, relate to, and effectively perform across cultures and demographics.

• Roles and Responsibilities:
• Teaching and learning: To be able to deliver courses with hands-on approach for relevant domains in the program.
• To contribute to different committees at college and university levels that support the achievement of the program and university mission.
• Research pursuits: To be engaged in different research and scholarly activities related to the discipline.
• Community engagement: To contribute to community engagement activities and services in an impactful manner.

• Documents Needed:
• Application Form
• Copy of earned credentials (BSc, Master, and PhD)
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of promotion to “Associate Professor”
• Cover letter
• Teaching, learning, and research philosophy
• Three referees’ contact information (email as well as their telephone numbers)
• Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.