Associate Professor - Management Program

Australian College of Kuwait (ACK)

Kuwait

Ref: HP833-119

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Head of Department

DEPARTMENT: Management Program

FUNCTION: Responsible to the Head of Department for preparation, teaching, assessment and coordination of student learning, as required.

PRIMARY TASKS:
• Prepare, present and examine papers offered by the Management Program at undergraduate levels. This involves conducting lectures, tutorials and seminars in courses that have been assigned by the Head of Department.
• Provide leadership in all aspects of academic activities such as program development and curriculum planning.
• Manage, monitor and evaluate curriculum content and delivery of assigned courses.
• Contribute to teaching at undergraduate level in the areas of the Management Program.
• Work with college members towards the development and execution of the college strategic academic plan.
• Provide students with consultation time on course related matters as appropriate.
• Undertake administrative duties in relation to the academic affairs.
• Serve on College Committees as appropriate.
• Ensure the observance of ACK College policies, procedures and codes of practice in all teaching, research and administrative activities.
• Undertake research activities, which lead to publications in international refereed journals, presentations of papers at international and regional conferences and presentations at appropriate seminars.
• Undertake professional development on a regular basis.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Other duties as directed by Head of Department.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: To ensure that teaching and associated duties are carried out to a satisfactory standard.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Undertake tasks under general direction and supervision, based on established policies and procedures, provided by the Head of Department.

Requirements

• A PhD in Management plus 4 years of experience in university teaching, research or serving the professional industry.
• 5 peer-reviewed international journals with impact factor.
• Qualities of creativity, initiative and leadership with excellent communication skills.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service.

Desirable:
• Evidence of membership or participation in relevant professional and/or academic associations.
• Evidence of senior roles in the wider community.

About the Company

The Australian College of Kuwait has been established under Kuwait Law 34/2000, governing private universities in Kuwait, to provide internationally recognized and accredited education and training to the Business, Engineering, and Maritime sectors. It was licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education under Amiri Decree 141/2003 and commenced operation in October 2004.

The Australian College of Kuwait is the vision of its Chairman, Mr. Abdullah Abdul Mohsen Al Sharhan, who knows that the Australian vocational curriculum is the best in the world and has brought these world-leading courses to Kuwait to assist the development of Kuwait and its young people.

The Private Universities Council (PUC) oversees the operation of ACK from the governments perspective and has accredited the College to operate as a provider of higher education courses. Initially offering two-year diploma courses, ACK now has PUC approval to offer degree programs as well. A 2+2 course is available whereby students obtain their diploma in two years and can then continue, if they wish, to study for a further two years to obtain their degree. This arrangement is unique in Kuwait.

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