Adjunct Lecturers in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Management, Psychology, Design, Academic English and Approaches to Learning

Role: Assistant Professor in Architecture(Undergraduate Focus)

School: School of Energy Geoscience Infrastructure and Society

FTE and working pattern: 1FTE Full time - 35 hrs per week

Location: Dubai Campus

Adjunct Faculty in Global College

The School of Global College/ Degree Entry Programme at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is currently inviting applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Maths Physics Chemistry Computer Science Business Management Psychology Design Academic English and Approaches to Learning. Please note that there may not be openings at this time but applications will be kept on file and reviewed as the need emerges.

About Heriot-Watt University:

Heriot-Watt University has five global campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh Scottish Borders and Orkney) one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of computer sciences engineering design business and the built environment.

With a history dating back to 1821 Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical leading-edge research which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates.

We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus was first established in 2005. Home to over 4000 students and over 250 staff it is the largest and most successful international campus in Dubai and has received a 5-star rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) repeatedly and is now CAA Licensed.

Roles & Responsibilities for our adjuncts may include:

• Undertaking teaching and assessment duties on academic colleagues in Global College in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of the universitys aims.
• Support in developing relevant materials in appropriate to the content design and delivery and the quality of teaching and learning in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University.
• Mentor and supervise students providing effective well documented and timely feedback both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
• The typical time commitment includes contact hours within the classroom preparation time assessment & feedback time all over a 12 to 15 week teaching & assessment semester.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
• Excellent Communication skills: programmes are delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential.

Other requirements:

Applicants must be in the UAE and on a Resident visa and must provide a NO-Objection-Certificate (NOC) from the visa sponsor. UAE Nationals & Golden visa holders do not need to provide a NOC. Right to work documentation required from candidates will include.

• Coloured passport copy including visa page.
• Emirates ID copy both front and back
• Attested Degree
• Updated CV
• NOC

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system. (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full up-to date CV

Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.

Learn more about our benefits here:Our Dubai Campus - Heriot-Watt University ()

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is (Commission for Academic Accreditation) CAA Licensed; therefore successful candidates will need to either provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE institution accredited by the CAA or if the degree is not from a UAE Institution the candidate will need to have MoE (Ministry of Education) Equivalency.More info on attestation can be foundhereon the MoE website.The candidate is responsible for getting their degree attestations done and these should be completed within six months of joining.