Assistant Professor- School of Aviation

Job Description

Assistant Professor- School of AviationThe School of Aviation at the Australian University (AU) invites applications for faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. Successful candidate shall be responsible to the Head of Department for preparation, teaching, assessment and coordination of the student teaching and learning process and enhancing the laboratory activities and facilities when applicable. AU is one of Kuwaits leading academic institutions that offers learning opportunities in the disciplines of Aviation, Business, Engineering and Nautical studies. AU is committed to becoming a pioneer in providing analytical and hands-on skills for its students. AU focuses on innovative teaching and learning methodologies that in turn impact on our students thinking approach towards problem solving and project-based learning Furthermore, AU aims to foster the building of a sustainable research and development environment dedicated to contributing to wider society and aspects of economic development that are aligned to the New Kuwait 2035 Vision. When you join AU you can expect a career nourishing experience where career paths are defined, professional development opportunities specified and employee effort recognized. For all of these reasons and more AU is accredited by the Investors in People organization, which is a mark of high performance in respect to organizational and people management. AU is dedicated to attracting the highest caliber faculty from across the world in order to continue offering a multicultural experience for our students, faculty and staff. To this end, AU seeks experienced faculty members that are keen to be part of this dynamic institution that matches the above-mentioned positions to join the School of Aviation Engineering, potentially commencing September 2022. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all the positions are filled.SkillsEssential Qualifications and Experience:* A PhD in Aeronautical Engineering and upto 5 years of experience in university teaching, research or serving the professional industry. * Upto 3 peer-reviewed international journals with impact factor. * Industry exposure through research, consultancy, or professional activities. * Ability to design, deliver and appraise units. * Honors project supervision. * Professional associations.Desirable Qualifications and Experience:* Level II First Aid certificate. * Evidence of membership or participation in relevant professional and/or academic associations. * Evidence of senior roles in the wider community. * Evidence of professional development by taken courses such as: Leadership, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Harassment, Crisis Management. 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 AU: Programs at AU lead to diploma and bachelor?s degrees in a number of engineering, aviation, business and maritime disciplines. The language of instruction is English. AU programs are delivered in cooperation with internationally recognized universities and are accredited both locally and internationally. AU has a partnership with the City of Glasgow College for it?s maritime programs additionally, AU has a partnerships with Central Queensland University (CQU) Australia, and 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 the DGCA, EASA and the GCAA as Aviation regulators. Furthermore, our English Language Department is accredited by EAQUALS for its commitment to excellence in English language education. AU is also an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization and is a member of the Association of Arab Universities (AArU). More information about AU can be obtained from the webpage: https://www.au.edu.kw/ Job Location Al Kuwait, Kuwait Job Role Teaching and Academics Years of Experience Max: 5

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