About the job
Assistant Professor in Interior Architecture & Design
Grade 7/8 (Dependent on Experience and Qualification)
The Design School at the Dubai campus seeks recruit enthusiastic academics with experience in teaching and scholarship or research. Successful candidates will be expected to build research over time and showcase innovative teaching pedagogies. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Scottish campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching, to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and to develop external engagement endeavours in association (and as appropriate) with the Academic Schools in Edinburgh, Dubai, Galashiels, and Malaysia.
Postholders will play a key role in connecting with our internal and external stakeholders to embed interior architecture design practices and principles into the curriculum, overseeing the development of industry-facing programmes and the creation of courses to support student employability.
Teaching and scholarship or research should be grounded in 21st century design studies with appropriate input from historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives. Given the broad, fast-moving, and collaborative nature of todays industries and associated technologies, we expect the successful individual to design new content and courses proactively, within and across the traditional discipline boundaries. We also expect the successful applicant to cooperatively contribute to teaching existing courses as well as create new ones across the campuses where and as it benefits the student experience.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. Support colleagues in the Design School and other Schools at Heriot-Watt University in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWU’s aims.
Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the future of design as a discipline. Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University. Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. Support the accreditation processes of professional bodies.
Mentor and supervise students, including PhD students (as appropriate), providing effective, well documented, and timely feedback, both formative and summative.
Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in business enterprise, scholarship, research, and or innovation, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
Build and conduct scholarship or research in one or more of the Design and or Dubai Campus areas at internationally competitive levels.
Develop and maintain strong links with creative design industries, external organisations, and the education sector.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
To be considered for the role you will be and established international research leader, with strong funding, publishing and supervisory experience. Critical will be the ambition to build a world-class academic team in Dubai in collaboration with the Head of School in Dubai and the Global Director of Research.
Essential Criteria
PhD, Masters Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Teaching experience
Experience of reviewing and updating teaching materials
Clear communicator with good presentation skills, explaining concepts well.
Proven track record of industry engagement
Well-developed knowledge and understanding of contemporary design practices across the discipline of design
Research Experience
Fluent in English (both verbal and written)
An ability to apply knowledge acquired from professional practices into teaching materials and methods.
Willingness and potential to identify and develop independent /collaborative portfolio of scholarship.
Enjoys being part of a dynamic campus, proactively developing the role as the campus grows, willingness to travel overseas if required and willing to take a ‘hands on’ approach from the outset.
Desirable Criteria
Member of appropriate professional body
Teaching qualification or in the process of obtaining one or be committed to achieving this within two years of appointment.
Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Experience for maintaining and developing new links with industry.
Strong understanding of industry needs, and the skills required by graduates for employability.
Evidence of inter-disciplinary practice, flexible in approach with excellent communication, digital literacy, and report writing skills, and be willing to adapt to the duties associated with the role.
Mentoring and personal tutor experience and PhD supervision
Sole authored and or co-authored conference papers or journal articles
Funded research experience independent and or team based.
International or national Peer Reviewing of research.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted up 29th February 2024
Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system a Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post and an updated CV.
At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
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