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Ref: HP833-131
Job description / Role
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Head of Department
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
FUNCTION: Responsible to the Head of Department for preparation, teaching, assessment and coordination of the student teaching and learning process.
PRIMARY TASKS:
• Prepare and develop descriptions and summaries of units included in the curriculum.
• Prepare assessments for the purpose of evaluation and improving student performance.
• Prepare learning sources that needs to be in the library as a reference for students.
• Determination of needed IT resources to facilitate the academic plans.
• Maintain accurate records of student data such as grades and attendance.
• Supervision of student projects.
• Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of absence.
• Actively contribute in serving the society.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Assist the Faculty with their teaching duties, including: participation in preparation of unit materials, mentoring students in need of help and proctoring examinations, etc.
• Encourage student interaction and engagement with Faculty led activities.
• Support and supervise students in lessons in relation to learning strategies.
• Comply with ACK policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• To ensure that teaching and learning and associated duties are carried out to a satisfactory standard.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
• Undertake tasks under general direction and supervision, based on established practices and procedures, provided by the Head of Department.
Requirements
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
• A relevant Master’s degree in relevant field preferably with experience in university teaching, research or serving the professional industry.
• Microsoft office skills.
• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic & English Language proficiency.
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming.
• Excellent work ethic.
Desirable:
• 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.
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.