Title Adjunct Faculty - Marine Transport
Location Selected Location(s)
Position Available To All Candidates
 
Position Summary

To provide effective instruction in specific course(s) in the assigned program general Faculty subjects and in at least two or more specific areas of the assigned program/discipline to the second language learners within a student-centric learning environment to foster respect for students, their culture, and their traditions. To actively participate in academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.

Adjunct Faculty are temporary teaching staff employed within the college to enhance student learning, and who bring with them a wide array of practical knowledge and varied experience.

Position is open to both, UAE based candidates.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Role
Contribute to the implementation of HCT’s system-wide strategy. Assist with the preservation of system-wide and Faculty-specific policies. Participate in the academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community. Engage in applied research relevant to the Adjunct Faculty’s interest and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.
Operational Role
Teaching Use a practical, applied approach and teach courses that are in line with the course syllabus and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the 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 Team Leader and other College personnel as required. Assessment Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning, provide continuous feedback and monitor student progress and take action to support student success.

Evaluate students and update grades punctually. Contribute to question banks and/or coursework assessments as requested. Apply strategies to ensure effective student learning, provide continuous feedback and monitor student progress and take action to support student success.
Advising
Provide recommendations on at-risk action plans as required.

Support and mentor students during internships and work placements.

Maintain one office hour per course per week in order to advise and assist students. Monitor student progress and take action to support student success.

Requirements

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required where applicable
Or a Master's Degree and a professional certification relevant to the discipline with 5 years of teaching and industry experience.
Or Bachelor's Degree may also be considered for candidates with extensive industry experience and industry certification as per the discipline requirement.
Appropriate academic professional qualifications as required.

Experience
Currently serving in an industrial position.
At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience in an area relevant to the program he/she is serving.
Specialist knowledge and proven ability to operate discipline-specific software and equipment.
Evidence of a personal professional development plan with a membership in an internationally recognized professional association is preferred.
Current knowledge of industry practices, trends, and issues
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in the relevant discipline is preferred.
Experience in developing course curricula as per accreditation and international standards is preferred.
Experience incorporating Educational Technology in curriculum and instructional strategies is preferred

Salary and Benefits Salary & Benefit details will be provided to short listed candidates