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Ref: HP833-111
Job description / Role
Open Rank Faculty Positions in the School of Engineering
The Australian College of Kuwait seeks successful and experienced engineering faculty members at different ranking levels starting as early as August 2017, to join the School of Engineering programmes, which provide degrees in several engineering majors.
Areas of special interest to the college are in the following disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience (PhD Level):
• Ph.D. in the area of specialization from an internationally recognized university;
• Previous university teaching experience;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to communicate effectively with diverse stake-holders.
Essential Qualifications and Experience (Master Level):
• Master degree from an accredited university in the area of specialization.
• Teaching experience in a recognized academic institution.
• Relevant workplace experience.
• Excellent command of English language.
Uploaded CV should include:
• A cover letter summarizing teaching experience;
• A copy of the current CV, including nationality, date of birth (for visa purposes), and
• The names of three referees, one of which should be an academic supervisor.
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.