Lab Instructor Engineering at Higher Colleges of Technology is responsible to provide effective instruction and assessment to Diploma level courses and to maintain HCT laboratories and workshops. The scope of work includes lecture delivery, the installation, demonstration, maintenance and trouble shooting of equipment and facilities. This is a combined instruction and hands on role which will have the Instructor deliver lectures and work closely with the Faculty and students in laboratories and workshops. In addition to the delivery of instructions and assessments, the Engineering Instructor set up the laboratory in preparation for experiments, and maintain supplies and documentation.

Responsibilities of Lab Instructor Engineering

• Analyze and comprehend operational organisational goals and strategies and how they relate to own function.
• Generate ideas which contribute to the development of functional goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the implementation of operational goals.
• Adapt to the business continuation practices and approaches developed to protect and restore the HCT resources and adjust best to the changing environment in times of any major change/ crisis to maintain a responsible and positive environment for the organization and the community as whole.
• Deliver lectures and assessments to Diploma level courses in addition to lab duties.
• Develop and utilize various educational technology resources to ensure that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed.
• Assist in the development of labs, operational condition and maintenance of teaching equipment.
• Support Faculty and students in using machines, tools and equipment within the laboratory.
• Support Faculty and students in resourcing and implementation phase of student projects, as required.
• Receive, installs and maintains laboratory equipment and suppliesObserve and reinforce safety and housekeeping procedures and protocol within the laboratory.
• Contribute to the development of the HCT by observing and implementing college and system wide policies and procedures, and by participating in extra curricular activities and community events.
• Advise and guide others by sharing experiences and discussing how to deal with various matters.
• Coach the team and counsel them on improving their performance, system and process knowledge.
• Develop others through identifying development opportunities.
• Take on a role of mentor and guide employees in their long term career goals and setting plans to achieve them.
• Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the development of UAE Nationals.

Job Requirements

The requirements for the job role of Lab Instructor Engineering are as under:

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree.
• Membership to a relevant internationally recognized professional association is desirable.
• Training certificates or diplomas in workshop practices is desirable.
• First Aid qualification is desirable.
• A completed apprenticeship leading to certification in a professional trade would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Preference will be given to candidates with Industrial experience, in the relevant engineering field.
• English proficiency is essential and Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Advanced computer literacy is required to integrate technology in the workplace.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem solving skills.
• Teaching experience required.

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