Professor - Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology

Job Purpose
The responsibilities of faculty members shall be an appropriate combination of:
a) Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and
b) Research, scholarly or other creative activities; and
c) University, community, and professional services

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
NA
Operational Responsibilities
Teaching:
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in subject areas and on time schedules allocated by the Chair of Department
• 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 provides 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 students’ research and practical work and of their theses preparation, as well as participate in evaluation of their theses
• Participate in professional peer reviews
• Supervise teaching internships
• Develop and improve their scholarly competence and effectiveness as teachers within their area of expertise
• Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities:
• Carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the review process
• Engage in scholarly or creative activities in their area of expertise and makes results available for critical peer review
• Deliver papers at professional association meetings, seminars and conferences
• Participate in panels at regional and international meetings of professional organizations
• Identify and successfully bid for external funding and grants
• Actively raise the Department and Faculty’s profile, internally and externally
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department
• Collaborate with colleagues, both within and outside the University, in conducting and managing research and consultancy activities
Academic Service:
• Play a pivotal role in departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees
• 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
• Contribute to the academic community through peer review, editorial roles, and professional organizations.
• Engage in outreach, collaboration, and public engagement activities.
Mentorship:
• Provide mentorship to junior faculty, researchers, and graduate students.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities
NA

Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree, in related discipline from a recognized institution.

Required Experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience relevant to the position, out of which at least 5 years should be at the level of Associate Professor

Applicants must submit their applications at the Khalifa University careers

Opportunity - Khalifa University: https://www.ku.ac.ae/opportunity/?lang=en&redirectionURI=67206cd9838c567206cd9838c6