Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Civil Engineering - Transportation Engineering

Job Function

The faculty member is expected to maintain the highest personal standards of character and conduct and to keep abreast of his or her academic discipline through continuing study, research, and/or participation in the activities of his/her professional organization.

Responsibilities

  1. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students with an emphasis on courses related to Construction Management and Quantity Surveying such as Quantification and Costing, Construction Commercial Management, Engineering Economics, Standard Method of Measurement, Construction Equipment and Methods, etc. 
  2. Ensuring students reach their full potential through the use of innovative teaching methods.
  3. Supervision and counselling students on theoretical and practical activities.
  4. Supervise students' laboratory work (if required).
  5. Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
  6. Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
  7. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  8. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  9. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.            
  10. Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  11. Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  12. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  13. Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  14. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books and/or electronic media.
  15. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  16. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  17. Prepare and submit required reports related to instruction.
  18. Act as advisers to student organizations.
  19. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  20. Provide professional consulting services to government and/or industry.

Any other duties assigned by the Dean/HoD.

Experience

Two years of experience in teaching and research in a recognized University. 

Skills

  1. Ability to teach, manage and assess undergraduate and postgraduate courses in related fields.
  2. Ability to develop course and program materials.
  3. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
  4. Ability to provide tutorial and academic advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  5. Ability to develop and maintain a research program and to publish in international journals.
  6. Ability to demonstrate leadership in outreach activities.
  7. Have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising. 
  8. Have a strong record of research capabilities supported by an extensive list of publications.
  9. Advanced interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
  10. Experience in strategic planning, academic program development.

Qualification

PhD holder or  holder of a Master’s Degree or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering with a specialization in Quantity Surveying or Engineering Construction Management or any other related field from a recognized University. 

Job Overview

  • College of Engineering
  • Job nature : Full Time
  • Posted date : Sun 27 Aug 2023
  • Closing date : Fri 15 Sep 2023

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