Faculty - Business (Real Estate Management)

Role Overview

Faculty - Business (Real Estate Management) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). This is a full-time faculty position teaching real estate management and business subjects to second language learners in a student-centric learning environment.

Company Overview

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is committed to the HCT Teaching and Learning philosophy and institutional mission centered on student success. The organization values cultural heritage, academic integrity, and organizational resilience.

Role Purpose

To deliver effective instruction in general Business subjects and at least two or more specific areas of the Real Estate Management program to second language learners. To foster a respectful, student-centered learning environment and actively participate in academic, extracurricular, and community events while contributing to HCT's strategic initiatives and applied research agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Contribution

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

Teaching

• Use a practical, applied approach and teach courses in line with course syllabus 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 instruction methodologies.
• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning within a second-language environment, providing continuous feedback through a variety of assessment tools including tests, projects, assignments, and other evaluation instruments.
• Take a student-centered approach, providing individual assistance and promptly addressing student issues by liaising with students, program supervisors, and other College personnel as required.

Assessment and Grading

• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning and monitor student progress.
• Provide continuous feedback and take action to support student success.
• Evaluate students and timely update grades.
• Contribute to question banks and coursework assessments as requested.

Academic Advising

• Serve as 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.
• Monitor student progress and take action to support student success.

Research and Scholarship

• 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.

Service and Community Engagement

• 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.
• Participate in academic and extracurricular events at the College and within the community.

Administrative Duties

• 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 the 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.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Leadership and 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required where applicable; or
• Master's Degree and a professional certification relevant to the discipline with 5 years of teaching and industry experience; or
• Bachelor's Degree may be considered for candidates with extensive industry experience and industry certification as per discipline requirement.
• Appropriate academic professional qualifications as required.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in the relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience is preferred.
• Experience in developing course curriculum as per accreditation and international standards.
• Experience incorporating Educational Technology in curriculum and instructional strategies.

Additional Information

Workload and Hours

• Full-time faculty shall complete a minimum of 36.5 working hours per week.
• Workdays are normally Monday to Friday with a few system-wide assignments on Saturdays (for example, FWA exams or MOE exams).
• Teaching load is generally 15 credit hours for the Fall semester and 15 credit hours for the Spring semester.

Professional Standards

• All Faculty must be aware of the HCT Teaching and Learning philosophy.
• Student learning outcomes must align with accrediting agency standards where applicable.
• Faculty are responsible for explaining and ensuring students understand the HCT definition of academic dishonesty and types of behavior considered academic misconduct.
• Faculty must ensure students understand disciplinary measures and consequences of academic misbehavior.
• Faculty must ensure the teaching and learning environment is sensitive to the cultural heritage of HCT students.
• Faculty must recognize that students embody HCT's institutional mission.