Lab Instructor - Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics)

Role Overview

Lab Instructor - Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics) at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT).

Role Purpose

Provide effective instruction and assessment to Diploma level courses and maintain HCT laboratories and workshops. The role combines lecture delivery with hands-on instruction, including installation, demonstration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities, laboratory setup for experiments, and management of supplies and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Assessment

• Deliver lectures and assessments to Diploma level courses.
• Demonstrate the use of machines, tools and equipment within the lab.
• Develop and utilize various educational technology resources to ensure effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed.
• Provide teaching assistance to Engineering Technology Faculty during workshop and laboratory sessions.
• Perform teaching duties as required.

Laboratory Operations and Maintenance

• Assist in the development of labs and operational condition and maintenance of teaching equipment.
• Receive, install and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a schedule of preventative maintenance for all equipment.
• Keep adequate manuals and maintenance logs for equipment and parts.
• Support Faculty and students in using machines, tools and equipment within the laboratory.
• Observe and reinforce safety and housekeeping procedures and protocol within the laboratory.
• Maintain consumable materials store and ensure adequate inventory levels for supplies.

Project and Resource Support

• Support Faculty and students in resourcing and implementation phase of student projects as required.
• Aid staff and students in the purchasing procedures with regards to equipment and parts for student projects.
• Coordinate with other Engineering Programs.
• Follow through the financial aspects with the finance department concerning purchases for projects.

Student and Staff Support

• Serve as a student advisor as assigned.
• Advise and guide others by sharing experiences and discussing how to deal with various matters.

Strategic and Organizational Contribution

• Analyze and comprehend operational organizational goals and strategies and how they relate to own function.
• Generate ideas which contribute to the development of functional goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the implementation of operational goals.
• Adapt to the business continuation practices and approaches developed to protect and restore HCT resources and adjust to the changing environment in times of major change or crisis to maintain a responsible and positive environment for the organization and the community as a whole.
• Contribute to the development of HCT by observing and implementing college and system-wide policies and procedures.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and community events.
• Develop an awareness and respect for the customs and cultures of HCT students and employees.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Demonstrate a willingness to engage in professional development activities to develop and improve new and current skills and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization.
• Review work on a regular basis and provide constructive feedback.
• Delegate tasks to subordinates and encourage them to take initiative within their scope of responsibilities.
• Coach the team and counsel them on improving their performance, system and process knowledge.
• Develop others through identifying development opportunities.
• Take on a role of mentor and guide employees in their long-term career goals and setting plans to achieve them.
• Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the development of UAE Nationals.

Coordination and Administrative

• Travel to other HCT colleges to attend meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Team Leader.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Master's degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• English proficiency is essential; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Membership to a relevant internationally recognized professional association is desirable.
• Training certificates or diplomas in workshop practices are desirable.
• Previous short span teaching experience is desirable.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Industrial experience in the relevant engineering field.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced computer literacy required to integrate technology in the workplace.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.