The Program Chair Emirati Studies manages the overall successful delivery of the college's Emirati Studies courses and activities, including curriculum, assessment, faculty development, and student progression. The incumbent provides expertise and leadership by assisting in the development of curriculum and programs and through participation in accreditation and benchmarking projects. The Program Chair supervises faculty and students in the program to ensure that students achieve required learning outcomes as outlined in the HCT Learning Model. Working within the HCT guidelines, the incumbent manages student success issues and ensures the effective implementation of the Quality Assurance System. In order to manage the delivery of courses and ensure current relevance, the incumbent builds and maintains relations with members from local industry. As a vital member of the faculty management team, the Program Chair represents the faculty on appropriate Academic and Industry Advisory Committees.

In support of Emiratization, HCT may exercise flexibility with the experience or education requirement in order to recruit UAE National candidates who show potential for success in the role.

• A PhD in a relevant discipline is required
• A minimum of 10 years of related work experience, with at least 3 years spent in a supervisory/leadership role coordinating teachers and curriculum
• A minimum of 3 years of Emirati Culture Studies teaching/training experience in a secondary school environment or higher
• Applicable relevant industry experience is preferred
• Faculty should have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the history, geography and economy of the UAE; its demographic, cultural and religious diversity; and its place in, and relations with, the Gulf region.
• Experience in developing course curriculum and assessment tools as per accreditation and international standards
• A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the learning environment and teaching methodology
• Current knowledge of industry practices, trends and issues
• Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels within the organization and with appropriate external stakeholders
• Highly developed organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Strong management or leadership skills as exhibited by experience in effectively leading a team and/or chairing committees
• Experience in budget planning and implementation would be advantageous
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is essential. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential