Assistant Professor In Chemical Engineering - Dubai Campus

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 Scotlands 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.

Heriot-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.

Heriot-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.

1. Undertake teaching and assessment duties on engineering academic programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Support colleagues at Heriot-Watt University Dubai in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the Universitys Strategy.

2. Develop high-quality teaching and learning materials in appropriate formats for Chemical Engineering programmes; contribute collaboratively to curriculum content, design and delivery in accordance with University frameworks and international standards; and enhance teaching practice through the evaluation of feedback from students and peers.

3. Develop research in relevant area of expertise.

4. Mentor and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing timely, constructive and well- documented formative and summative feedback. Provide appropriate pastoral support, recognising when referral to specialist services is required, and contribute actively to delivering excellent student learning experience at HWU.

5. Work collaboratively with colleagues across campuses and with external partners to share knowledge, exchange best practices and develop opportunities for future partnerships.

6. Play an active role in promoting the University and engaging with prospective students, supporting recruitment initiatives and targets, and contributing to Open Days and other outreach activities.

7. Contribute to programme leadership and administration, including programme planning, examination and progression boards, and participate in relevant committees.

8. Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.

9. All staff endeavours will embody our shared values  – inspire, collaborate, belong and celebrate - into everything we do.

Please 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.

Applicants 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-Watt University Values

With 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.

We are a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees with employers actively seeking out our graduates. Heriot-Watt 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.

We are proud of our collegiate atmosphere and integrated teaching and research approach 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 graduate employability.

In addition to the Edinburgh campus, we currently have campuses in the 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 nurture innovation and leadership, and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities.

Our values describe our deeply held beliefs and our community spirit. They characterise not only how we are as a higher education institution but also frame how we want to be.

Our values are:

•  Belong
• Collaborate
• Inspire
• Celebrate

As learning, living and working institution, we use our values as the building blocks of how we go about doing our work and how we each conduct ourselves as members of Heriot-Watt University. They represent what binds us together as a University community and help us to become the best at what we do.

For full details on our University, please view our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/about.htm

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application promptly

‘How to Apply’

Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt Careers page. (1) Cover letter describing interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full up-to date 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.

Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities.  Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is (Commission for Academic Accreditation) CAA Licensed; therefore, successful candidates will need to either provide terminal degrees attested from a UAE institution accredited by the CAA or if the degree is not from a UAE Institution, the candidate will need to have MoE (Ministry of Education) Equivalency. More info on attestation can be found here on the MoE website. The candidate is responsible for getting their degree attestations done and these should be completed within six months of joining.

The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of all Labour and Immigration formalities.