Job description

Adjunct Faculty in Technology and Innovation

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is currently inviting applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Technology and Innovation.

About Heriot-Watt University:

Heriot-Watt University has five global 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 computer sciences, engineering, design, business and the built environment. 

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. 

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.

Roles & Responsibilities for our adjuncts may include:

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes. 

  
  

• Supporting colleagues in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of the University’s aims.

  
  

• Support in developing relevant materials in appropriate formats. Contribute to the content, design and delivery and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University.

  
  

• Deliver lectures and practical workshops on design technology and innovation frameworks.

  
  

• Introduce students to technology-driven design principles, emphasising how emerging tools shape global products, services, and systems.

  
  

• Support students in applying design thinking and technological methods to analyse user needs, evaluate concepts, and deliver innovative solutions.

  
  

• Develop creative problem-solving skills by integrating strategic thinking with technical capabilities, enabling students to address real-world challenges within their projects.

  
  

• Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well-documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support. Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.

  
  

• Support the assessment of portfolios of work, including workshop activities, research, ideation, design development, prototyping and reflective practice.

  
  

• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.

  
  

• Work collaboratively with colleagues at our Dubai Campus as well as at our UK and other campuses where applicable, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning and to form relationships for future collaboration.

  
  

• The typical time commitment includes contact hours within the classroom, preparation time, assessment and feedback time, all over a 12 to 15-week teaching and assessment semester

  
  

  Qualifications:

  
  

• PhD or Masters in Design, Design Technology, or a relevant field 

  
  

• Ability to teach Undergraduate programmes.

  
  

• Minimum of 5 years industry experience.

  
  

• Previous teaching, training or workshop facilitation experience is preferred.

  
  

• Excellent Communication skills: programmes are delivered in English, and so fluency in English is essential.

  
  

Other requirements:

Applicants must be in the UAE and on a Resident visa and must provide a NO-Objection-Certificate (NOC) from the visa sponsor. UAE Nationals & Golden visa holders do not need to provide a NOC. Right to work documentation required from candidates will include.

• Coloured passport copy including visa page.

  
  

• Emirates ID copy, both front and back

  
  

• Attested Degree and Equivalency

  
  

• Updated CV

  
  

• NOC

  
  

‘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 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.