Summary
American University of Sharjah is seeking a Laboratory Instructor to prepare laboratory materials with faculty and deliver instruction to students. The role includes supervising students, grading assignments, supporting senior design projects, maintaining equipment, and contributing to course improvement. Applicants need a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related area, hands-on technical support ability, and strong written and spoken English. Experience in lab management is preferred.
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AUS is seeking to hire a Laboratory Instructor who will prepare laboratory materials in consultation with faculty members, deliver laboratory instruction to students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory course materials.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in laboratories related to academic programs in computer science and computer engineering
- Work with faculty to develop lab materials for experiments
- Closely administer lab activities and provide timely feedback to faculty
- Supervise students in a professional manner and grade lab assignments
- Assist students in senior design project activities
- Perform regular lab equipment checks and follow up on equipment orders
- Support students’ extracurricular activities Complete other service duties assigned by the Head of Department
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related area.
- Hands-on ability to install, troubleshoot, maintain, configure, and support laboratory equipment, computing systems, peripherals, and related software in an academic environment.
- Ability to prepare, set up, and test laboratory exercises, demonstrations, instructional materials, and equipment to ensure readiness for teaching activities.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, procedures, and safety expectations clearly to students and faculty.
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, lab manuals, setup guides, troubleshooting notes, and usage instructions in a clear and organized manner.
- Familiarity with relevant professional certifications, current tools, and industry practices that strengthen laboratory instruction and technical support.
- Ability to apply sound technical judgment in diagnosing issues, prioritizing responses, and implementing timely and practical solutions.
- Ability to assist students patiently and professionally, respond to questions during lab sessions, and help create a positive and effective learning environment.
- Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary academic environment and collaborate with colleagues across teaching, research, IT, and laboratory support functions.
- Ability to support a broad range of courses, platforms, and technologies across hardware, software, networking, and emerging computing areas.
- Demonstrates accountability, responsiveness, discretion, and a strong service orientation in carrying out instructional and technical responsibilities.
- Commitment to staying current with evolving computing technologies, laboratory practices, and teaching tools, and incorporating new knowledge into the support of academic programs.
- Ability to promote proper use of laboratory resources and ensure compliance with university procedures, safety requirements, and applicable technical standards.
- Experience related to lab management is preferrable.
- Proficiency in the following technical domains:
- Simulation: Arena/FlexSim
- AR/VR technologies: VR/AR hardware setup, Unity/Blender familiarity
- Programming and data analytics: Python, Excel, Power BI
- Manufacturing: equipment operation and setup
- Engineering drawing: AutoCAD
- Ergonomics and human factors: ergonomics measurement equipment, motion/biometric sensors
- Electronics and instrumentation: Arduino/Raspberry Pi, sensors, wiring, data acquisition.
How to Apply
- Interested applicants should fill out the form.
- AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.