Adjunct Faculty – Electrical & Computer Engineering | AUK

Job Description

The Department of Engineering at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) is seeking part-time faculty members in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, with a teaching load of no more than one to two courses per semester.

Candidates are expected to apply effective teaching practices, support the University’s mission of lifelong learning, collaborate with faculty and staff, contribute to innovation and curriculum development, and participate in the ongoing activities of the Department and College.

Important: This position is open to local residents in Kuwait only.

Employer: American University of Kuwait (AUK)
Department: Department of Engineering
Location: Hawali, Kuwait
Position: Adjunct Faculty – Electrical and Computer Engineering
Employment Status: Part time
Employment Type: Part-time Faculty Adjuncts
Career Level: Entry Level
Residence Requirement: Kuwait residents only

Electrical Engineering Adjunct Kuwait – Position Overview

The Department of Engineering is recruiting part-time faculty members to teach undergraduate courses in:

• Electrical Engineering.
• Computer Engineering.

The successful candidate will normally teach one to two courses per semester.

Teaching Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty members will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Apply best teaching practices.
• Support effective student learning.
• Advance the University’s mission of lifelong learning.

Curriculum and Academic Collaboration

Candidates are expected to collaborate with faculty and staff in support of:

• Innovation.
• Curriculum development.
• Academic cooperation.
• Departmental activities.
• College activities.

Required Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience in:

• Liberal arts education

is desirable.

Teaching Load

The advertised teaching commitment is:

• No more than one to two courses per semester.

Local Residency Requirement

Applicants must be:

• Local residents in Kuwait.

This requirement applies to the position.

Employment Details

The position is classified as:

• Part time.
• Part-time Faculty Adjuncts.
• Entry Level.

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About the American University of Kuwait

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal-opportunity and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education.

Its educational, cultural and administrative structure is based on the American model of higher education, and English is the language of instruction.

AUK’s educational approach emphasises critical thinking, communication skills, lifelong learning and student development.

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