Lab Supervisor / Instructor for Political Science in the Humanities & Social Sciences
Description
The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at GUST invites applicants for a full-time lab supervisor/instructor position in Political Science starting in Fall 2026. Responsibilities: 1. Deliver lectures and/or tutorials in the area of specialization and as advised by the HOD/Dean. The normal teaching load is 25 hours/week ,along with other (administrative) duty hours to be covered as per the Kuwait Labor Law. 2. Provide academic advising and assistance during workshop & laboratory sessions. 3. Support faculty and students in resourcing and implementation phase of student projects, as assigned. 4. Assist and supervise the development, maintenance of labs and equipment. 5. Educate students and faculty about the usage of machines, tools and equipment within the lab. 6. Focal point for (receiving, installing, and maintenance) laboratory equipment and supplies. 7. Maintain a schedule of preventative maintenance for all equipment and keeps adequate manuals and maintenance logs for equipment and parts. 8. Maintain consumable materials store and ensures adequate inventory levels for supplies also to keep a track of borrowed equipment and tools. 9. Observe and reinforce safety and housekeeping procedures and protocol within the laboratory. 10. Contribute to the development by observing and implementing college and system-wide policies and procedures, and by participating in extra-curricular activities and community events. 11. Attend meetings, workshops and conferences as assigned. 12. Aid HOD in the purchasing procedures about the equipment and follow up on the financial aspects with the finance department concerning purchases for projects. 13. Perform other related duties as assigned by the HOD.
Minimum Qualifications
1. The applicant must have completed a master’s in political science. 2. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to quality teaching, and have a mix of academic, professional and technical expertise in this area. 3. He/she 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 team. 4. The successful candidate will teach Political Science courses to undergraduate students in accordance with the department’s curriculum and academic requirements. 5. Demonstrated teaching and supervisory experience in an instructional laboratory or technology for a minimum of 1 to 2 years.
Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST)
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as Kuwait's first private American-model liberal arts university. 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), QAA(English Department), AACSB (Business), NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in English). The College of Arts and Science is 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. The department aims to offer you an exceptional learning experience that will help you grow intellectually. The role is to provide you with the foundational tools to reflect, and think critically and analytically, so you can develop a curiosity for learning. Thus, we provide you with a broad range of courses in the different disciplines of Humanities and Social Sciences with a special focus on interdisciplinary.
The Campus
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.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness
GUST is committed to thrive an environment of cultural diversity with faculty and staff members originating from a mixture of different cultural backgrounds, personal and professional experiences, and various traits which enrich the workplace. Cultural inclusiveness and employment equity are profoundly embedded in GUST’s mission.
Application Information
Interested applicants are invited to visit our employment portal (https://www.gust.edu.kw/work-at-gust) to fill out an online form and submit their curriculum vitae, copies of their degrees, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience along with the contacts of at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected applicant must be based in Kuwait.
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