Faculty- Computer Information Science (Applied Digital Transformation)

Role Overview

Faculty - Computer Information Science (Applied Digital Transformation) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), a system-wide institution.

Company Overview

Higher Colleges of Technology operates with a system-wide strategy and multiple campuses across the region. The institution is committed to its Teaching and Learning philosophy, accreditation standards, and organizational resilience practices.

Role Purpose

Deliver high-quality, applied instruction in Computer Information Science with a focus on digital transformation. Balance teaching, research, student advising, and service contributions while supporting HCT's system-wide strategic goals and the national innovation agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• 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 revision of courses and curricula.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance as per the HCT Program Continuous Improvement Framework.

Teaching & Instruction

• Deliver practical, applied instruction using courses aligned with course syllabi and program goals to meet student and community needs.
• 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 using a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments.
• Take a student-centered approach and provide individual assistance to students.
• Deal promptly with student issues by liaising directly with students, program supervisors and other College personnel as required.

Assessment & Student Progress

• 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/or coursework assessments as requested.
• Prepare electronic Course Assessment Files (eCAF) and Course Assessment Reports (CAR) for taught courses.
• Invigilate both internal and externally administered assessments as assigned.

Student Advising & Support

• 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 & Innovation

• Conduct applied research relevant to the faculty's interests, the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.
• Participate in conferences and mentor student research.
• Engage in applied research relevant to the Division's interests and the national innovation agenda.

Service & Community Engagement

• Serve on Faculty, program, campus, and/or 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 extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.

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 to build approaches to identify and cultivate high-quality organizational resilience leaders, individual contributors and teams.

Administration & Course Management

• Ensure that teaching facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order, if applicable.
• Handle at least one system-wide course management in terms of content management, assessment development, course evaluation and review.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Professional & Cultural Standards

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Additional Information

Full-time faculty shall complete a minimum of thirty-six and half (36.5) working hours per week.

Workdays are normally Monday to Friday, with a few system-wide assignments on Saturdays (for example, FWA exams/MOE exams).

Generally, faculty workload is 15 credit hours for the Fall semester and 15 credit hours for the Spring semester.