IT Officer – Higher Colleges of Technology (Abu Dhabi)
Job Summary
About the role
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is hiring faculty members for its applied higher education programs. This is a full teaching job, not only lecturing. You would teach practical, applied courses, assess and advise students, take part in applied research, and help improve courses and quality processes at the college. Some of the work is also about leading and mentoring colleagues and supporting the development of UAE nationals.
What you will do
Teaching
- Teach practical, applied courses that follow the course syllabus and program goals.
- Use educational technology to deliver modern, effective lessons.
- Help students learn in a second-language environment, giving regular feedback through tests, projects and assignments.
- Take a student-centered approach: give individual help and deal with student issues quickly, together with the program supervisor and other staff.
Assessment and advising
- Grade students and update grades on time, and help build question banks or coursework assessments when asked.
- Act as a student advisor when assigned, hold regular office hours, and suggest action plans for students at risk.
- Support and mentor students during internships and work placements.
Research and service
- Carry out applied research linked to your faculty’s interests and the UAE’s national innovation priorities.
- Join conferences, guide student research, and serve on faculty, program or college committees.
- Sponsor or advise student groups, and contribute to industry, community and region.
Administration and quality
- Keep teaching facilities and equipment in working order, where relevant.
- Prepare electronic Course Assessment Files (eCAF) and Course Assessment Reports (CAR) for your courses.
- Manage at least one course across the whole HCT system, including content, assessment development and review.
- Help improve teaching, learning and quality assurance under HCT’s continuous improvement framework, and help revise courses and curricula.
- Invigilate internal and external exams when assigned.
Leadership
- Coach and mentor team members, help recruit and develop UAE nationals, and support the college’s organizational resilience practices.
Job Overview
| Employer | Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) |
|---|---|
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Salary | Not disclosed |
| Education Requirement | Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering |
| Teaching load | About 15 credit hours per semester |
| Experience | 3+ years teaching; 3+ years industry preferred |
| Benefits Package | Not stated |
What the employer is looking for
- Qualifications (one of these):
- A PhD in a relevant field, where applicable
- A master’s degree plus a relevant professional certification and 5 years of combined teaching and industry experience
- A bachelor’s degree for candidates with extensive industry experience and the right industry certification
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in the discipline
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience is preferred
- Experience developing course curriculum to accreditation and international standards
- Experience using educational technology in curriculum and teaching
Standards for faculty
HCT expects faculty to follow its teaching and learning philosophy, align learning outcomes with accreditation standards, explain academic dishonesty rules to students, and respect the cultural heritage of the students.
Questions you could ask the employer
- Which campus and department would I join?
- How many courses make up the 15 credit hours, and do they vary by semester?
- What is expected for applied research in the first year?
- How does the system-wide course management role work?
Documents to prepare
- CV that clearly separates teaching years from industry years
- Degree certificates and professional certifications
- A list of courses you’ve taught or designed, and any curriculum or accreditation work
- Passport copy and a recent photo
- Teaching philosophy or references, if the application asks for them.
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