Adjunct Faculty - Computer Information Science

Job description / Role

The Faculty of Computer Information Science will contribute to advancing the curriculum of Computer and Information Science, delivery and relevance to industry and high international standards. In addition to teaching, the faculty plays a role in meeting the division research goals and objectives and uses research activities to inform teaching and develop students' analytical and problem-solving skills The candidate will play an active role in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.

The curriculum is taught within an applied student-centric learning environment that fosters respect for students, their culture, and their traditions. Faculty play an important role in assisting the development and administration of system-wide and directorate-specific policies and are viewed as active participants in academic and extracurricular events at the College and within the community. The HCT offers professional development opportunities to its Faculty on both teaching and their area of expertise.

Requirements

The Adjunct Faculty position is open to both UAE-based and overseas-based candidates.

The successful candidate will possess an earned academic degree (Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate), currently serving in an industrial position and at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience in an area relevant to the program he/she is serving.

About the Company

The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training (CERT) is the commercial, research and training arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), which is the largest higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates.

Since its foundation in 1996, CERT has been at the forefront of national development, through life-long learning and technology solutions that deliver value for leading organizations in the UAE and the region. It is uniquely positioned at the intersection of academia, industry, and government, offering integrated solutions that contribute to industry competitiveness and government excellence.