Lab Analysis Assistant

ID 2024-3787
Category
Non Academic
Position Type
Regular

Overview

The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar. UDST offers applied Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.

With over 600 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our academic members are committed to delivering pedagogically sound learning experiences incorporating innovative technological interventions to enhance students’ skills further and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

 

Our eligible employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, in accordance with applicable UDST policies. These benefits include:

  • Generous academic annual leave
  • Tax free salary
  • Fully furnished upmarket accommodation (inclusive of utilities: water & electricity)
  • Annual flights for spouse and 3 children (up to 18 years old)
  • Children’s education allowance
  • Relocation/Shipping allowance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • International health insurance
  • In-house immigration services (to help you through the residency process)
  • Full access to our recreational facilities
  • Research and professional development support

The College of Engineering and Technology invites applications for instructional faculty positions in the Chemical Engineering Department at the Lab Instructor rank.

Responsibilities

Your Commitment

 

As an instructional faculty member, you will report to the Head of the Department and be responsible for supporting, delivering, and evaluating core lab courses within Chemical Engineering and related diploma and degree programs through hands-on laboratory experiences. You will also evaluate student progress and manage the learning environment resources.  The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with industry and other educational institutions, participate in industry advisory committees, and coordinate and support final year/capstone projects within the specified program area.

 

You will keep course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes and engage in instructional and new program development. The College encourages applications from instructional members who will also enhance innovation.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements


Instructional faculty members will be appointed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are provided below.

 

For Lab Instructor

  • A Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from a recognized and accredited institution.

 

Experience

  • A minimum of five (5) years of full-time teaching and laboratory experience in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and process control labs at higher education institutions.
  • Competency in the design and implementation of chemical engineering lab experiments.
  • Apply various teaching approaches in the classroom and for practice experiences, including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.
  • Ability to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.
  • Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment by safety standards.
  • Demonstrate academic and information literacy skills.
  • Familiar with modern laboratory equipment.

 

Other required skills

  • Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’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 the use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
  • Demonstrate ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to participate in their learning actively.
  • Commitment to the teaching profession’s effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal 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 community members.

 

How to Apply

 

Applicants must meet all essential qualifications to be shortlisted for the position; other qualifications may be a deciding factor in selection. Qualifications and experience will be assessed through your application, including but not limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references and teaching dossiers. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how s/he meets each requirement. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected. We thank all applicants for applying for the role; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

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