Open Rank Faculty - Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

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 proferssional services

 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 produces 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:

• Contribute to departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees as requested

• 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.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager