Instructors/Lecturers

at Qatar Technical Institute (QTI) form the backbone of the training ecosystem

and play a critical role in delivering high-quality UK Level 3/4 equivalent

vocational, technical and defence training, as well as Ministry of Education and

Higher Education (MoEHE)-approved undergraduate programmes, to military

students in Qatar.

The

primary responsibility of the Instructors/Lecturers is to plan, prepare,

deliver, assess and continuously improve learning activities that develop the

knowledge, skills, behaviours and competencies required by the Qatar Armed

Forces and other stakeholders. Instructors/Lecturers are expected to create

engaging, learner-centred environments that promote academic achievement,

practical competence, professional conduct and operational readiness.

Key Attributes Of Technical Instructors/Lecturers At QTI Include

Deliver high-quality theoretical and practical instruction. Prepare lesson plans and other training materials in accordance with approved curricula and awarding body requirements. Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback. Maintain accurate student records in accordance with organisational policies and LMS platforms. Support curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure the safe operation and effective utilisation of laboratories, workshops, training equipment, simulators, and instructional resources. Maintain and enhance professional, technical, instructional, and subject matter expertise through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. Participate in mandatory training, workshops, standardisation activities, and professional and industry engagement opportunities.

Instructors/Lecturers

are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the use of modern educational

technologies, digital learning platforms, audio-visual systems, interactive

training aids, and specialist laboratory or workshop equipment relevant to

their discipline. They must be capable of integrating technology-enhanced

learning approaches to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.

The

role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication skills,

professional integrity and a commitment to maintaining high standards of

teaching excellence, learner achievement and military/defence professionalism.

Core Responsibilities

Training Delivery and Technical Instruction:Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality theoretical, practical, laboratory, workshop and simulation-based training in accordance with approved curricula, schemes of work and learning outcomes. Deliver engaging and effective instruction using a range of teaching methodologies, including demonstrations, practical exercises, projects, discussions, problem-based learning and technology-enhanced learning. Demonstrate and supervise the safe and effective use of specialist equipment, tools, laboratories, workshops, simulators and training systems. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs and support progression towards vocational, technical, defence and higher education programmes. Utilise modern instructional technologies, digital learning platforms, and audio-visual training aids to enhance learner engagement and achievement. Learner Development, Assessment and Quality

Assurance

Monitor learner progress and provide timely coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to support achievement and professional development. Conduct formative, summative, practical and competency-based assessments in accordance with approved assessment strategies and quality standards. Maintain accurate learner records, attendance data, assessment documentation and progress reports within required timescales. Contribute to internal quality assurance activities and the continuous improvement of training delivery, assessment practices, and learner outcomes. Courseware Development and Continuous

Improvement

Support the development, review, maintenance and enhancement of courseware, instructional materials, assessments and learning resources. Ensure instructional content remains technically accurate, current and aligned with organisational, military, awarding body and MoEHE requirements. Identify and implement opportunities to improve training effectiveness, learner engagement, and programme performance. Health, Safety and Professional Compliance:Demonstrate exemplary Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (SHE) behaviours and ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Promote a safe, disciplined and professional learning environment within classrooms, laboratories, workshops and training facilities. Operate within established organisational communication, reporting, and escalation processes. Military/Defence Engagement and Professional

Conduct

Maintain positive and professional relationships with military personnel, learners, and stakeholders. Operate effectively within a military training environment while adhering to military protocols, standards and expectations. Provide instructional support and training cover as required to ensure continuity of programme delivery.

Requirements

Qualification/Trade Knowledge:

Essential

Recognised qualification at UK Level 4 or above in the relevant engineering, technical, vocational or professional discipline, or equivalent industry experience. A minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable industrial/defence experience and technical competence within the relevant subject area. A minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering technical, vocational, engineering, defence or professional training in a structured learning environment. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and digital technologies to support training delivery and administration.

Desirable

Teaching, training, assessing or instructional qualification, or equivalent. Experience within a military, defence, aerospace, engineering or other highly regulated environment. Experience in curriculum development, courseware design, or assessment development. Knowledge of vocational education, competency-based training and quality assurance processes. Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), simulation technologies and digital learning platforms. Experience in teaching/training in a multicultural environment. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) knowledge and compliance. Licence, defence certifications, relevant professional institution membership or professional registration. Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Subject Area Coverage

Primary: Knowledge, skills,

Qualifications And/or Experience In Delivering Undergraduate-level

Cybersecurity and related subjects. This may include, but is not limited to,

Java, Python, object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms,

debugging, testing, computer architecture, assembly language, operating

systems, network fundamentals, network configuration, cybersecurity principles,

applied cryptography, secure communication, database design, AI concepts,

machine learning basics, data modelling, analytics, visualisation techniques,

forensic principles, evidence acquisition, preservation, reporting, SIEM tools

(Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), cloud, mobile, IoT, encryption challenges,

cybersecurity analytics, mathematical reasoning applied to computing (storage,

bandwidth, data representation), and Cybersecurity Project Work. Candidates

should also be capable of delivering practical laboratory and workshop-based

instruction.

Secondary: In addition to the primary teaching

specialism, Instructors/Lecturers are required to support the delivery,

development, assessment, verification and administration of other subject

areas, programmes or training activities within the organisation, as directed

by the Customer, Line Manager, Head of Department or Head of the Organisation.

Such responsibilities will be allocated based on

The Instructors’/Lecturers’ Qualifications, Professional Experience,

industry background, demonstrated competence and previous teaching or training

experience. Where appropriate, Instructors/Lecturers may be provided with

internal training, mentoring, professional development, or familiarisation

activities to enable them to undertake additional teaching and training

responsibilities effectively.