Senior Teaching Fellow: Civil Engineering

confidential; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 27,500 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international technological university seeks a Senior Teaching Fellow in Civil Engineering to lead innovative teaching and curriculum development. This role involves creating engaging learning materials, supporting student assessment, and contributing to research activities. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the institution offers a supportive and collaborative environment. Join a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and impactful innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of engineering education in Bahrain.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Relocation Support

Family-Friendly Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Civil Engineering or closely related field required.
• Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of undergraduate teaching materials.
• Support teaching teams and manage student assessment processes.
• Engage in continuous professional development and scholarship activities.

Skills

Teaching Techniques

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Research Skills

Leadership

Education

Good Honours Degree in Civil Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Title: Senior Teaching Fellow: Civil Engineering

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, development, and delivery for a range of teaching materials at undergraduate level, including contribution to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-informed and industry-relevant approach to student learning.
2. Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
3. Support teaching teams and provide leadership for the teaching area, providing support and guidance to colleagues and supervising students as appropriate.
4. Lead the development and submission of proposals to secure funding for teaching development activities.
5. Manage and resolve student issues, including those referred by other academic staff.
6. Lead scholarship activities developing and producing learning resources and strategies and disseminating results through publication in professional journals and/or presentation at external conferences as appropriate to the discipline.
7. Design and manage processes in relation to student assessment, examination, and feedback activities.
8. Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing capacity, a personal portfolio of research activity.
9. Carry out Department, Faculty and/or University senior administrative and management functions, for example by convening or participating in relevant committees.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required

Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.

You’ll be rewarded with:

• Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.
• Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.
• Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.
• Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.
• Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.