Job Description
The beautiful and culturally progressive State of Qatar is home to the world-class post-secondary institution, the University of Doha for Science & Technology. Internationally recognized as a comprehensive technical university, UDST is committed to high-quality, student-centered education. This commitment is reflected through state-of-the-art facilities, accessible and responsive technology programs, and strong partnerships with the industry.
With more than 600 staff and 5,000 students, UDST is one of Qatar’s largest post-secondary institutions offering applied diplomas, degrees, and master’s programs through student-centered learning. By providing training in a range of technical areas including Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Industrial Trades, Business Studies, and Information Technology, UDST brings the State closer to the goals of the Qatar National Vision, 2030.
The College of Engineering Technology invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering (Automation and System Control).
Your commitment:
Reporting to the Head of Sustianable Systems Engineering Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a broad range of courses within the Electrical Engineering (Automation and System Control) and related diploma and degree programs. S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage, and supervise final year/capstone projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will maintain course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans.
You will also be involved in applied research activities/projects with the industry in the following areas.
• Industrial automation and control systems
• Industrial instrumentation and measurements
• Industrial networking technologies
• Robotics and intelligent control/systems
• Machine learning, artificial intelligence and cyber security for
• for industrial control systems
• Embedded systems and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the University and beyond.
Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field; specifically, in the fields of Automation, Robotics or Controls.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in teaching undergraduate courses in areas such as:
o Automation and control systems
o Robotics and intelligent control
o Smart sensors, embedded systems and IIoT
o Machine learning and cyber security for industrial control systems
o Industrial instrumentation and process control
o Drives in automation
o PLCs, DCS and SCADA systems
o Maintenance of actuators, transmitters and controllers
o Process analyzers
o Process tuning and optimization
o Equipment calibration
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial experience.
Candidates should also be recognized in the following criteria:
• contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publication, knowledge transfer or professional practice which would be expected to be international in its scope
• contribution to the advancement of learning by the leadership of teaching and curriculum development
• professional recognition and standing amongst peers
• academic subject leadership or academic management
• Record of successful participation/leadership in applied research projects
Other qualifications:
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education)
• Record of successful participation/leadership in applied research projects
• Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based project
Other Required Skills:
• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of the University’s mandate
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning
• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community
• Ability to initiate applied research projects.
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