Faculty - Applied Media (Digital Media)

Role Overview

Faculty - Applied Media (Digital Media) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT).

Company Overview

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a system-wide institution committed to student-centric learning that respects students' culture and traditions, with an emphasis on the HCT Teaching and Learning philosophy and institutional mission.

Role Purpose

Provide effective instruction in general Faculty subjects and in at least two or more specific areas of the assigned program/discipline to second language learners within a student-centric learning environment. Actively participate in academic and extracurricular events at the College and within the community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach courses in a practical, applied approach that align with course syllabi and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of students and the community.
• Develop and utilize various educational technology resources to ensure effective and innovative instructional methodologies.
• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning within a second-language environment.
• Provide continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments.
• Take a student-centered approach, providing individual assistance and addressing student issues promptly by liaising with students, program supervisors and other College personnel as required.

Assessment & Advising

• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning and monitor student progress.
• Provide continuous feedback and take action to support student success.
• Evaluate students and update grades in a timely manner.
• Contribute to question banks and coursework assessments as requested.
• Serve as a student advisor as assigned.
• Provide recommendations on at-risk action plans as required.
• Support and mentor students during internships and work placements.
• Maintain regular office hours to advise and assist students.

Administration

• Ensure that teaching facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order, if applicable.
• Prepare electronic Course Assessment Files (eCAF) and Course Assessment Reports (CAR) for taught courses.
• Handle at least one system-wide course management in terms of content management, assessment development, course evaluation and review.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance as per the HCT Program Continuous Improvement Framework.
• Participate in the revision of courses and curricula.
• Invigilate both internal and externally administered assessments as assigned.

Strategy & Policy

• Contribute to the implementation of HCT's system-wide strategy.
• Assist with the development and preservation of system-wide and Faculty/Division-specific policies.
• Participate in the academic and extracurricular events at the College and within the community.
• Engage in applied research relevant to the Division's interests and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.

Research & Engagement

• Conduct applied research relevant to the faculty's interests and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.
• Participate in conferences and mentor student research.
• Serve on Faculty, program, campus, and system-wide committees.
• Serve as a sponsor of or adviser to student groups and activities.
• Serve the industry, community and region.

Leadership & Development

• Coach and mentor subordinates on a regular basis.
• Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals.
• Support the realization of Organizational Resilience by promoting and communicating resilience practices and procedures.
• Guide and assist in building approaches to identify and cultivate high-quality organizational resilience leaders, individual contributors, and teams.

Professional Standards

• Ensure awareness of the HCT Teaching and Learning philosophy.
• Ensure student learning outcomes align with accrediting agency standards, where applicable.
• Explain and ensure students understand the HCT definition of academic dishonesty and types of behavior considered academic misconduct.
• Ensure students understand the disciplinary measures and consequences of academic misbehavior.
• Ensure the teaching/learning environment is sensitive to the cultural heritage of HCT students.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline where applicable.
• Or Master's Degree and professional certification relevant to the discipline with 5 years of teaching and industry experience.
• Or Bachelor's Degree considered for candidates with extensive industry experience and industry certification as per discipline requirement.
• Appropriate academic professional qualifications as required.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in the relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience developing course curriculum as per accreditation and international standards.
• Experience incorporating Educational Technology in curriculum and instructional strategies.

Additional Information

• Full-time position requiring a minimum of 36.5 working hours per week.
• Workdays normally Monday to Friday, with occasional system-wide assignments on Saturdays (e.g., FWA exams, MOE exams).
• Standard teaching load is 15 credit hours for the Fall semester and 15 credit hours for the Spring semester.
• Faculty are responsible for performing any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.