Assistant Professor in Private

Title: Assistant Professor in ( Female )
2. Reporting:
Assistant Professors shall report to the relevant Head of Department.
3. Responsibilities:
The Assistant Professor shall fulfill individual responsibilities as set out by the Head of Department/Dean of College, and shall be responsible for the following activities:
3.1 Teaching and Learning
- teach specified credit hours/week as per HEC regulations. This may be reduced in proportion to the increase in management duties.
- administer curriculum design and development in order to teach a variety of courses (including new programs and courses) at different levels.
- assist in development of the quality assurance framework in College level validating or revalidating courses.
- deliver knowledge with applied skills, methods and methodologies.
- inspire continuous improvement of creative methods in designing and delivering courses to ensure compliance of teaching design and delivery with the quality framework and regulatory authorities.
- inspire critical system thinking and enhance students’ ability of engagement in analytical conversation.

3.2 Research
- participate in developing and implementing the University’s research strategy.
- participate in research activity in specialized field that includes relevant research proposal and objectives.
- participate in collaborative research.
- write or make contribution to publications or disseminate research findings.
- present paper(s) at conferences.
- carry out independent research.
- contribute to peer assessment for research as required.
3.3 University-wide Engagement
- define resource needs within the area of responsibility.
- act on College strategic decisions in relation to staff and students.
- develop innovative ways for both teaching and research.
- develop and introduce solutions to problems.
- participate in community engagement activities at Department/College and University levels.
- take role in management duties (as need arises) such as: Head of Center/Unit in the University and Chair of Committees on both College and University levels.
4. Requirements:
4.1 In principle, the Assistant Professor is an academic of high professional reputation. Assistant Professor’s qualifications include the following as stated in the Academic Regulations of the Higher Education Council (HEC Decisions No. 2/2007):

- holds PhD degree or an equivalent.
4.2 Gulf University, further recognizes the following qualifications for appointment of Assistant Professors:

- ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.
- experienced in developing teaching curriculum and managing quality enhancement in higher education environment.
- excellent communicators with solid interpersonal skills.
- holds distinct record in research and scholarly activities at higher educational institutes.
5. Nomination and Appointment:
5.2 Assistant Professor appointment shall be approved by HEC.
6. Terms of Employment:
The term of employment of the Assistant Professor shall be of one year renewable upon performance evaluation and mutual agreement.
7. Confidentiality:
Assistant Professor shall not reveal any confidential information related to Gulf University unless authorized by the University President/Council. Assistant Professor shall sign the ‘Confidentiality Statement’ when appointed.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)