Description

Assistant Professor - Chemical & Petroleum Engineering

Job Purpose

The responsibilities of faculty members shall be an appropriate combination of:

a) Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and

b) Research, scholarly or other innovation activities; and

c) University, community, and professional services

The academic/research background of the candidate should be in the development and characterization of Advanced Materials, including materials needed in the design and operation of chemical technology processes or those obtained as a product of such processes. Preferred applications of such materials are water and wastewater processing (including desalination), energy generation and storage, and biomaterials (in the context of the food supply chain), as these are currently central themes of the department. Highly motivated and passionate individuals with consistent research interests over time, who are continuously looking for new challenges and innovation opportunities are encouraged to submit their application.

 Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

NA

Operational Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in subject areas and on time schedules allocated by the Chair of Department
• Prepare teaching material including course outline, syllabus and lesson plans. Revise the subject matter on regular basis as appropriate for that subject
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Provide students with detailed syllabus, methods of instruction and evaluation in their courses
• Engage in the selection of textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses
• Monitor students’ performance in their subject areas and provides remedial classes when necessary
• Set and mark exams, coursework, assignments, laboratory work, homework, and any other relevant activity
• Use up-to-date instructional technology and ensure the delivery is clear and consistent
• Supervise students’ research and practical work and of their theses preparation, as well as participate in evaluation of their theses
• Participate in professional peer reviews
• Supervise teaching internships
• Develop and improve their scholarly competence and effectiveness as teachers within their area of expertise

Research, Scholarly, and Innovation Activities:

• Carry out research and produce publications and other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the annual goal setting process
• Engage in scholarly or creative activities in their area of expertise and makes results available for critical peer review
• Deliver papers at professional association meetings, seminars and conferences
• Participate in panels at regional and international meetings of professional organizations
• Identify and successfully bid for external funding and grants
• Actively raise the Department and Faculty’s profile, internally and externally
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
• Collaborate with colleagues, both within and outside the University, in conducting and managing research and consultancy activities

Academic Service:

• Play an active role in departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees as requested
• Contribute to student recruitment, retention and placement efforts
• Foster service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental or advisory capacity
• Support and participate in student organization activities
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed
• Contribute to the academic community through peer review, editorial roles, and professional organizations.
• Engage in outreach, collaboration, and public engagement activities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited and reputable institution. The candidate should be an emerging leader in a specific advanced materials sector with a track record of impactful publications and/or patents in this area.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of postdoctoral experience relevant to the position.

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).

Closing Date: 31 December 2024