Heriot-Watt University (HWU) has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages.
With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs – so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates.
Heriot-Watt is also Scotsland’s most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.
We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities.
About our TeamHeriot-Watt University established a campus in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) in 2005 and moved in 2020 to a state of the art, digitally enabled campus within Dubai Knowledge Park. The Dubai campus now has nearly 4000 students. The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) in Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical, Energy, Renewable Energy, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems, and Global Sustainability Engineering. Staff based in EPS Dubai also contribute to the development and delivery of courses to students based in Edinburgh and Malaysia.
Detailed DescriptionHeriot-Watt University Dubai is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic academic with experience of teaching and research in Chemical Engineering who is expected to deliver and assess a range of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses, that include but are not limited to: Multiphase Thermodynamics, Reaction Engineering, Transport Phenomenon, Separation Processes, Sustainability and Economics. The candidate should be able to effectively teach process simulation and design using Aspen HYSYS, integrating the software into relevant Chemical Engineering courses.
Successful candidates are expected to have a broad knowledge of a range of topics within Chemical Engineering and relevant research activities. They will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues based in Edinburgh and Malaysia campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching and contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students. Whereas the appointments are primarily for teaching, we expect academic staff to have an existing research interest in a relevant area and to contribute to developing research on the Dubai Campus.
An Assistant Professor must hold a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, with tertiary teaching experience.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlease note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
Education, Qualifications & ExperienceApplicants must meet the following essential criteria:
PhD in relevant subject area
Capable of delivering relevant Chemical Engineering courses
Research track record
Capable of supervising and guiding UG and PG students in project work/dissertation.
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to HWU values
2-3 Years Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level of an accredited programme
The following criteria are desirable:
Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE, or equivalent recognition of teaching excellence
Chartered Engineer status or membership/fellowship of IChemE or an equivalent professional organisation
A track record of Journal and Conference Publications and research grant applications
Experience of supervising a PhD student to completion
Heriot-WattUniversityValuesWith a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry.
Weareavibrant,forward-lookinguniversity,wellknownforthequalityofourdegreeswith employers actively seeking out our is also Scotland’s international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. We deliver degree programmes to circa 30,000 students in 143 countries around the world, have a further overseas campus in Dubai and boast the largest international student cohort in Scotland.
At Heriot-Watt we’ve created an environment that nurtures innovation and leadership - where our researchers, staff and students can realise their potential and develop their ambitions.
Weareproudofourcollegiateatmosphereandintegratedteachingandresearchapproach which has helped to build a community of committed academics and highly motivated students.Our focus on careers delivers results and we’ve an excellent reputation for graduateemployability.
In addition to the Edinburgh campus, we currently have campuses inthe Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia.For all of our campuses we aim to provide stimulating, supportive environments conducive to effective learning and research, where staff and students can excel. At Heriot-Watt, we have an established set of values that help us to nurtureinnovationandleadership, andshowourcommitmenttocontinuousimprovement and development in all our activities.
Ourvaluesdescribeourdeeplyheldbeliefsandourcommunityspirit.Theycharacterisenot onlyhowweareasahighereducationinstitutionbutalsoframehowwewanttobe.
Ourvalues are:As learning, living and working institution, we use our values as the building blocks of how wegoaboutdoingourworkandhowweeachconductourselvesasmembersofHeriot-Watt University.TheyrepresentwhatbindsustogetherasaUniversitycommunityandhelpusto become the best at what we do.
ForfulldetailsonourUniversity,pleaseviewourwebsite
The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities.
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