Faculty - Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics)

Role Overview

Faculty - Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). The role provides 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 that fosters respect for students, their culture, and their traditions. Active participation in academic and extracurricular events at the College and within the community is expected.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality, practical instruction aligned with HCT's system-wide strategy and program goals, meet the needs and aspirations of students and the community, and actively contribute to the College's academic mission, research agenda, and community engagement through teaching, assessment, mentoring, and service.

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.
• Serve on Faculty, program, campus, and/or system-wide committees.
• 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

• Use a practical, applied approach and teach courses that are 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 that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed.
• Apply strategies to ensure that effective student learning is achieved within a second-language environment, providing 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 students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other College personnel as required.

Assessment & Student Progress

• Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning, provide continuous feedback and monitor student progress and take action to support student success.
• Evaluate students and timely update grades.
• Contribute to question banks and/or coursework assessments as requested.
• Invigilate both internal and externally administered assessments as assigned.

Advising & Mentoring

• 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.
• Coach and mentor subordinates on a regular basis.

Research & Innovation

• 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.
• Engage in applied research relevant to the Division's interest and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.

Community & Industry Engagement

• Participate in academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.
• Serve as a sponsor of or adviser to student groups and activities.
• Serve the industry, community and region.

Administrative & Facilities

• 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 the taught courses.
• Handle at least one system-wide course management in terms of content management, assessment development, course evaluation and review.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals.
• Support with the realization of Organizational Resilience by promoting and communicating the resilience practices and procedures.
• Guide and assist to build approaches to identify and cultivate high quality organizational resilience leaders, individual contributors, and teams.

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 with extensive industry experience and industry certification as per the discipline requirement.
• Appropriate academic professional qualifications as required.
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Practical, applied instructional approach.
• Educational technology development and utilization.
• Second-language teaching strategies.
• Student assessment and feedback delivery.
• Student-centered advising and mentoring.
• Applied research design and execution.
• Course curriculum development aligned to accreditation and international standards.
• Electronic Course Assessment File (eCAF) and Course Assessment Report (CAR) preparation.
• Course management systems.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of HCT Teaching and Learning philosophy.

Additional Information

• Full-time position requiring a minimum of 36.5 working hours per week.
• Standard workdays are Monday to Friday; a few system-wide assignments on Saturdays (e.g., FWA exams, MOE exams) may be required.
• General faculty workload is 15 credit hours for the Fall semester and 15 credit hours for the Spring semester.
• Faculty must be aware of and communicate HCT's definition of academic dishonesty and the types of behavior considered academic misconduct, as well as associated disciplinary measures and consequences.
• Faculty must ensure that the teaching and learning environment is sensitive to the cultural heritage of HCT students.
• Student learning outcomes must align with accrediting agency standards, where applicable.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.