Assistant Professor in Public Law

Title: Assistant Professor

2. Reporting:

Assistant Professors shall report to the relevant Head of Department.

3. Responsibilities:

The Assistant Professor shall fulfill individual responsibilities as set out by the Head of Department/Dean of College, and shall be responsible for the following activities:

3.1 Teaching and Learning

 teach specified credit hours/week as per HEC regulations. This may be reduced in proportion to the increase in management duties.

 administer curriculum design and development in order to teach a variety of courses (including new programs and courses) at different levels.

 assist in development of the quality assurance framework in College level validating or revalidating courses.

 deliver knowledge with applied skills, methods and methodologies.

 inspire continuous improvement of creative methods in designing and delivering courses to ensure compliance of teaching design and delivery with the quality framework and regulatory authorities.

 inspire critical system thinking and enhance students’ ability of engagement in analytical conversation.

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3.2 Research

 participate in developing and implementing the University’s research strategy.

 participate in research activity in specialized field that includes relevant research proposal and objectives.

 participate in collaborative research.

 write or make contribution to publications or disseminate research findings.

 apply research findings in real situation.

 present paper(s) at conferences.

 carry out independent research.

 contribute to peer assessment for research as required.

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3.3 University-wide Engagement

 define resource needs within the area of responsibility.

 act on College strategic decisions in relation to staff and students.

 develop innovative ways for both teaching and research.

 develop and introduce solutions to problems.

 participate in community engagement activities at Department/College and University levels.

 take role in management duties (as need arises) such as: Head of Center/Unit in the University and Chair of Committees on both College and University levels.

4. Requirements:

4.1 In principle, the Assistant Professor is an academic of high professional reputation. Assistant Professor’s qualifications include the following as stated in the Academic Regulations of the Higher Education Council (HEC Decisions No. 2/2007):

 holds PhD degree or an equivalent.

4.2 Gulf University, further recognizes the following qualifications for appointment of Assistant Professors:

 ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.

 experienced in developing teaching curriculum and managing quality enhancement in higher education environment.

 excellent communicators with solid interpersonal skills.

 holds distinct record in research and scholarly activities at higher educational institutes.

5. Nomination and Appointment:

5.1 The Assistant Professor shall be nominated according to GU recruitment policy and procedures; the candidate must satisfy the specifications stated in the Regulations of the Higher Education Council (HEC Decisions No. 2/2007).

5.2 Assistant Professor appointment shall be approved by HEC.

6. Terms of E:mployment:

The term of employment of the Assistant Professor shall be of one year renewable upon performance evaluation and mutual agreement.

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7. Confidentiality:

Assistant Professor shall not reveal any confidential information related to Gulf University unless authorized by the University President/Council. Assistant Professor shall sign the ‘Confidentiality Statement’ when appointed.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person