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Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are noted below.

For Associate Professor and Assistant Professor

• A PhD in Electrical or Electronic Engineering in the fields of telecommunications, Networking and/or Microprocessors/Microcontrollers; from a recognized, accredited institution.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering in the fields of telecommunications, Networking and/or Microprocessors/Microcontrollers; from a recognized, accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering in the fields of telecommunications, Networking and/or Microprocessors/Microcontrollers; from a recognized, accredited institution.

Experience

• Demonstrated record of academic experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in higher education, adult training or industry training environment.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrated competence with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated use diverse and current teaching approaches in the classroom and for practice experiences including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.
• Demonstrated academic and information literacy skills.

Scholarship and Research

• Contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publications, knowledge transfer or professional practice which would be expected to be international in its scope.
• Professional recognition and standing amongst peers.
• Academic subject leadership or academic management.
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated contribution to curriculum development and to teaching and learning.

Other required skills

• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.
• Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.

Applicants must meet all essential qualifications in order to be shortlisted for the position; other qualifications may be a deciding factor in selection. Qualifications and experience will be assessed through your application, which may include but not be limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references, teaching dossiers and sample publications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how s/he meets each requirement. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected. We thank all applicants for applying for the role; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Electrical or Electronic Engineering in the fields of telecommunications, Networking etc