The School of Engineering at the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) invites applications for faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Environmental Engineering (water resources, water/wastewater treatment, solid waste management) or Structural Engineering. Successful candidates should have demonstrated teaching and research abilities in the related fields of Civil Engineering. ACK is one of Kuwait's leading academic institutions that offer learning opportunities in the disciplines of Aviation, Business and Engineering. ACK is committed to becoming a pioneer in providing analytical and hands-on skills for its students that are current with the labor market needs. ACK focuses on innovative teaching and learning methodologies that in turn reflect on students' thinking approach towards problem solving and project-based learning in many of the offered disciplines. Furthermore, ACK advocates the building of a sustainable research and development environment dedicated to contributing to the society and economic development aligned with the New Kuwait 2035 vision. Successful candidate joining ACK can expect a career nourishing experience where career paths are defined, employee recognition and engagement are utmost and professional development opportunities are specified and executed. For all of these reasons and more ACK is recognized and accredited by the Investors In People organization, which is a mark in high performance in organizational people management. ACK is dedicated to attracting the highest caliber faculty from across the world to continue offering a multicultural experience for our students, faculty and staff. To this end, ACK seeks experienced faculty members that are keen to be part of this dynamic institution that matches the abovementioned academic ranks to join the School of Engineering – Civil Engineering Department commencing August 15th, 2022. At this stage, priority will be given to candidates specialty with a strong record of undergraduate and graduate education, a nationally and internationally recognized research record and a strong vision for multidisciplinary research related to Water resources, Environemntal Engineering, Energy, Waste management, and Sustainability. Screening of applications will begin immidiately and will continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to the candidates who will combine excellence in teaching with a demonstrated capacity to conduct interdisciplinary research that will expand and complement our current research program.
Skills
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
A Ph.D or equivalent doctorate in a related discipline from an accredited insistution is required. Preference will be given to candidates graduated from and/or served previously in preeminent institutions of higher education;
The candidate must hold a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering;
Excellent teaching and curriculum development experience;
Industry exposure through research, consultancy, or professional activities;
Strong record of scholarly publication, an ability to attract and sustain externally sponsored research funding;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; and
The ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
You are kindly requested to attach the following documents along with your application:
A cover letter summarizing teaching and research experience;
A copy of an updated CV, including nationality, date of birth (for visa purposes);
a statement of teaching vision;
a statement of research vision; and
The names of three referees, one of which should be an academic supervisor (if possible);
More about ACK: Programs at ACK lead to diploma and bachelor degrees in a number of engineering, aviation, and business disciplines. The language of instruction is English. ACK programs are delivered in cooperation with internationally recognized universities and are accredited both locally and internationally. ACK has a strategic partnership with Central Queensland University (CQU) Australia. Additionally, all the programs offered by the School of Business are accredited by the American Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia whereas our Aviation programs are accredited by EASA as an international body and many other local Aviation regulators. Furthermore, our English Language Department is accredited by EAQUALS for its commitment to excellence in English language education. ACK is also an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization and is a member of the Association of Arab Universities (AArU). More information about ACK can be obtained from the webpage: http://www.ack.edu.kw//.
Education
Civil Engineering
Job Details
Job Location
Hawali, Kuwait
Job Role
Teaching and Academics
Joining Date
2022-08-14
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Employee
Number of Vacancies
1
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Years of Experience
Min: 2
Degree
Doctorate
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobsGulf.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.