Assistant Professor for Electrical Engineering
Job Description
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering & Architecture at GUST invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Electrical Engineering to start in Fall 2023. The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field, with an active research record and teaching experience. The State of Kuwait does not recognize degrees from online universities.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate who should possess excellent communication skills in English must be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, with the ability to work both individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team where scientific creativity is essential. The applicant must have completed a PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field from a reputable North American (U.S. or Canada) or European university with at least three years of teaching experience after the doctoral degree. Successful candidates should have good quality publication record and are expected to publish high-quality research in leading peer-reviewed journals and work in close collaboration with the research centers of the Graduate and Research office at GUST.
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST)
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model liberal arts university and is affiliated with the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T) & UMSL. GUST currently offers several programs in Arts and Sciences and Business, including an MBA degree. GUST is internationally accredited by various bodies, including ABET/CAC (Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), AACSB (Business), NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in English). ABET/EAC accreditation will be sought for the Electrical Engineering program. The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB and committed to achieving excellence in teaching, impactful research, and collaborative relationships with local and regional communities, all in an active learning environment that promotes leadership, ethics, practical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Campus
The Mishref campus expresses GUST’s vision of higher education in Kuwait and provides the most upto-date facilities and environment for active learning. GUST campus gives a strong and positive impression in terms of design, functionality, and accessibility. The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. College: College of Engineering & Architecture (COE) Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Specialization Electrical Engineering Number of Positions: • Assistant Professor
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness
The Mishref campus expresses GUST’s vision of higher education in Kuwait and provides the most up-to-date facilities and environment for active learning. GUST campus gives a strong and positive impression in terms of design, functionality, and accessibility. The State of Kuwait is in western Asia in the Middle East situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. College: College of Engineering & Architecture (COE) Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Specialization Electrical Engineering Number of Positions: • Assistant Professor
Application Information
For more inquiries, please email the human resources department: hr@gust.edu.kw
