Chemical Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

As a faculty member, you will report to the Head of the Department and be responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating a broad range of courses within Chemical Engineering and related diploma, degree, and graduate programs. You will also evaluate student progress and manage the learning environment resources. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with industry and other educational institutions, participate in industry advisory committees, and coordinate, manage, and supervise final year/capstone projects within the specified program area.

You will keep course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes and engage in instructional and new program development. The College encourages applications from research-active faculty members who will also enhance applied research and innovation.
Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems and an ability to model and facilitate the use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
Demonstrate ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to participate in their learning actively.
Commitment to the teaching profession’s effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and community members.
Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.

Desired candidate profile

• A PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field, specifically Process Safety, Process Control, Plant Operation, Plant Trouble Shooting and Transport Phenomenon, f rom an internationally recognized and accredited institution.
  

Experience

• A track record of academic excellence from internationally recognized and accredited institutions.
• A minimum of five (5) years of academic experience after the PhD.
• A minimum of three (3) years of industrial experience related to the field of study.
• Competency in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Apply various teaching approaches in the classroom and for practice experiences, including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.
• Ability to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.
• Demonstrate academic and information literacy skills.