Responsibilities
Your Commitment
You will play an integral role in the implementation of the program, assisting with student enrollment and providing academic guidance. Your responsibilities will include planning, developing, and delivering interdisciplinary courses in STEM/TVET pedagogies, curriculum design, instructional methods, assessment strategies, educational innovations, and reflective practice. Additionally, you will support the coordination of student placements for teaching practicums and help expand available placement opportunities. You will monitor student progress and manage learning environment resources effectively.
You will actively engage in research activities, contributing to and leading scholarly publications in the fields of STEM education and teacher education. Collaboration in securing external research funding will be encouraged, supporting the program's development and enhancing its academic and professional impact.
As part of cross-college collaboration initiatives, you will participate in College and University committees and contribute to the coordination of projects within your program area. You will also maintain course portfolio documentation for program review and accreditation processes and contribute to instructional development as well as new program initiatives.
Skills
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are noted below.
Education Requirements
- A PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Mathematics Education, Science Education, or a related field in education with a background in STEM, from a recognized institution.
- The candidate must be proficient in Arabic and able to teach in a bilingual setting.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in higher education settings, industry or secondary and post-secondary education, with preference for higher education experience in STEM/TVET education.
- School teaching experience within the relevant discipline is welcome.
Scholarship and Research Requirements
- Contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publications, knowledge transfer or professional practice which would be expected to be international in its scope.
- Demonstrate potential for leadership in research and scholarly activities and recognition among peers.
- Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated contribution to curriculum development and to teaching and learning.
Other Desired Skills
- Skill in course development, implementation, and evaluation, with experience in diverse teaching methods such as laboratory, simulation, and practicum-based learning.
- Ability to apply experiential and applied learning techniques, integrating educational technology to develop interactive, technology-enhanced learning environments.
- Proficiency in designing, delivering, and assessing authentic learning experiences using contemporary tools, with strong academic and information literacy.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, fostering self-improvement and lifelong learning within the teaching profession.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Arabic, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners.
- Leadership and innovation skills in technology-based educational projects.