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Civil Engineering Assistant Professor – Ryerson Cairo Campus – Faculty of Engineering and A...

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Universities of Canada in Egypt (UofCanada) is a new premier institution of higher education situated in the heart of the new Egyptian administrative capital outside Cairo. UofCanada was created via recent Presidential and Parliamentary decrees and is the 1st international branch campus hosting Canadian Universities in Egypt, including Ryerson University.

Ryerson University Cairo Campus is preparing for the official launch of the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) programs, namely Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, in September 2021. UofCanada invites talented academics to submit their applications for two Civil Engineering positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher to teach at FEAS-Cairo Campus: One Civil Engineer with a background in either Structural, Transportation, or Environmental Engineering and the other in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering background.

The roles for these positions are expected to excel in accomplishing the following responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Teaching and learning:

  • To transfer knowledge to students and teaching assistants, including practical skills, methods, and techniques.
  • To ensure that the teaching content and delivery methods are following faculty guidelines and respond to issues relating to staff and student needs.
  • To encourage the development of innovative approaches to course delivery and ensure that teaching design and delivery comply with the department’s quality and educational standards and regulations.
  • To challenge thinking, foster debate, and develop students’ ability to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.
  • To supervise student projects and research, as well as mentor their academic progress.
  • To set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students.

Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities

  • To lead and coordinate research activity in the subject, including determining relevant research objectives, leading research and collaborative partnerships with other educational institutions or other bodies, and preparing and submitting proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g., funding and accreditation purposes.
  • To carry out independent research and write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media.
  • To seek practical application of research findings in line with the vision of the university.

Services

  • To chair and contribute to committees’ work and participate in school/department decision-making and governance.
  • To promote and market the work of the university and department both nationally and internationally.
  • To be responsible for dealing with referred issues for students within their educational programs.
  • To mentor, appraise, and advise staff on personal and career development plans.
  • To foster innovation and inter-disciplinary team working.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering (preference will be given to applicants with degrees from Canadian Universities or an internationally recognized University) and must provide evidence of the following:

  • Demonstrated ability to teach courses at the undergraduate level in the Civil Engineering field of specialty.
  • For Civil Engineer with either Structural, Transportation, or Environmental Engineering background: the ability to teach undergraduate first-year core courses such as (i) Engineering Economics, (ii) Introduction to Engineering, and (iii) Probability and Statistics for Engineers.
  • For Structural Civil Engineer: Ability to teach undergraduate first-year core courses, such as (i) Physics: Mechanics, and (ii) Graphics.
  • Registration or eligibility to register as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario or any Canadian jurisdiction.
  • Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as it pertains to teaching. This includes creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment for a diverse student population.
  • Capacity for collaboration and collegial service and a demonstrated commitment to services to the University, Profession, and Community.

In addition, applicants are expected to possess:

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
  • Proficient in all aspects of personal computers relevant to this course, including document creation, file management, internet research, and communications.
  • Compassionate, positive, and professional attitude
  • High level of responsibility and commitment.
  • Ability to take and implement initiatives, contributing to the development of the school.

Ryerson University and UofCanada are strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but Canadians and permanent residents’ applications will be given priority.

Formal applicants for the available positions should send a cover letter, including CV, the names of three references, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy to the following address and write in the subject of the email R-FEAS-103-1: Academic.career@uofcanada.edu.eg

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Organization

A Canadian campus hosting top Canadian universities with futuristic programs. The Universities of Canada in Egypt promotes an all-around active and diverse student life. It is the first International Branch Campus in the New Administrative Capital. All programs hosted mirror a blend of international experiences, tutors, and cultures. The Universities of Canada in Egypt encourages an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset through experiential learning, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.

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Telephone
+201224654446
Location
New Administrative Capital City, Plot No. (X1-05)
Cairo
New Administrative Capital
01234
EG

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