Description

Senior Lecturer - Physics

2. Job Purpose

The responsibilities of Senior Lecturer shall be an appropriate combination of:

• a) Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and
• b) University and community service

3. Key Roles & Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach at undergraduate level in subject areas and on time schedules allocated by the Department Chair
• Prepare teaching material including course outline, syllabus and lesson plans. Revise the subject matter on a regular basis as appropriate for that subject
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Provide students with detailed syllabus, methods of instruction and evaluation in their courses
• Engage in the selection of textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses
• Monitor students’ performance in their subject areas and provide remedial classes when necessary
• Set and mark exams, coursework, assignments, laboratory work, homework, and any other relevant activity
• Use up-to-date instructional technology and ensure the delivery is clear and consistent
• Supervise teaching internships
• Develop and improve their scholarly competence and effectiveness as teachers within the area of expertise
• Serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance to the University’s policies when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators and members of the public
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the position

University and community Service:

• Contribute to departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees as requested
• Contribute to student recruitment, retention and placement efforts
• Foster service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental or advisory capacity
• Support and participate in student organization activities
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed
• Engage in outreach, collaboration, and public engagement activities.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Required Experience - A minimum of 8 years of experience relevant to the position

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).

Closing Date: 15 December 2024