Assistant Professor English Heriot Watt University Dubai

Heriot Watt University is currently recruiting for an Assistant Professor in Academic English and Approaches to Learning for the Heriot Watt Global College Dubai. The role holder will be responsible to provide teaching services to students of Degree Entry Programme. The job was posted by the university on 3 January 2024. Candidate intetested to go for this role should submit their applications now.

A Word About Degree Entry Programme

• Many students in Dubai and around the world opt for Heriot-Watt’s Degree Entry Programme as a sound means of bridging the qualification gap between school and university.
• The DEP smoothly transitions students into university life by equipping them with the study skills, research tools and early course introductions to excel in their university career.
• In the DEP, students choose between three different study pathways Engineering, Management, and Design.
• Within each of these pathways, students have the opportunity to study introductory courses that align with their fields of interest such as business, design or physics.

Responsibilities of Assistant Professor English

• Deliver high quality teaching to the students of the DEP, including the development of teaching and learning material.
• To identify and support students who require extra assistance as required.
• Setting and marking of coursework and providing feedback. Preparation of Course reports.
• Attend and contribute to Course Boards and Assessment Boards as appropriate.
• To contribute to the administration associated with the course delivery.
• To assist with recruitment activities including attending open days, school visits and promotional events.

Job Requirements for Role of Assistant Professor English

The requirements for the job role of Assistant Professor Academic English are as under:

• Bachelors degree in English. Master degree is desired.
• Minimum 3 year experience of teaching Academic English and/or Approaches to Learning at Secondary, Foundation, or Undergraduate level.
• Teaching experience within the British Education system..
• Teaching experience within the Scottish Education system (desired).
• Experience of course/programme level management (desired).
• Experience of developing innovative learning via VLE (desired).

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Effective student Engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.
• Ability to set and monitor quality standards.
• Ability to develop academic leadership at course /programme level.

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