Assistant Professor in Safety Engineering

Role Overview • The Safety Engineering program at Gulf University seeks to prepare graduates with advanced knowledge and professional competencies to identify, assess, control and manage safety risks across industrial, construction, energy and occupational environments. The program aims not only to provide strong engineering knowledge but also to develop analytical, communication, leadership, teamwork, ethical responsibility, problem-solving and lifelong learning skills that meet current and emerging labour-market needs. The Safety Engineering program promotes practice-based learning through laboratories, field visits, industrial case studies, internships, graduation projects and engagement with professional practitioners, while providing a strong foundation for postgraduate study, professional certification and continued career development. • 1. Expected Qualifications: • PhD in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety Engineering, Process Safety Engineering, Fire and Safety Engineering, Risk and Reliability Engineering, or a closely related engineering specialization from a recognized accredited institution. • A combined practice in both academia and industry, preferably in safety-critical sectors. • 2. Expected Experience: • A minimum of three years of Higher Education academic teaching and relevant professional industry experience in safety engineering, occupational health and safety, process safety, risk management, industrial safety or a closely related engineering field, including at least two years of direct industry practice. • Demonstrated experience in integrating real-world industrial case studies, incident analysis, hazard identification and practical risk-control applications into academic teaching and laboratory instruction. • Demonstrated expertise in safety engineering tools and methodologies such as risk assessment, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, fault tree analysis, reliability assessment, fire and explosion risk, emergency planning, occupational safety, process safety and safety management systems. • Experience in developing courses and module specifications aligned with national qualification frameworks, international engineering accreditation standards, quality assurance requirements and outcomes-based education models. • Evidence of active research engagement, including peer-reviewed journal publications, conference participation and/or involvement in funded research projects in safety engineering, risk, reliability, occupational safety, process safety, fire safety or related areas. • 3. Required Skills: • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, enabling effective delivery of technical safety content, constructive student feedback, academic advising and professional liaison with internal and external stakeholders. • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance teaching, research, administrative duties, professional engagement and community service efficiently. • Proficiency in educational technologies, learning management systems (LMS), academic management platforms, digital collaboration tools and relevant safety/risk analysis software. • Eligibility for and/or membership in a recognized professional engineering or safety body is highly desirable; relevant professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, CMIOSH or equivalent are an advantage. • 4. Roles and Responsibilities: • Support accreditation, ranking and quality assurance processes through evidence preparation, reporting, outcomes assessment and the implementation of continuous improvement actions. • Contribute to student recruitment, open days, exhibitions, outreach and promotional activities representing the department, college and university. • Support the development and enhancement of safety laboratories, simulation facilities, learning resources, equipment, facilities and digital infrastructure relevant to safety engineering education. • Contribute to and support extracurricular initiatives, including professional workshops, safety campaigns, competitions, industrial visits, emergency-response exercises and community-engaged learning activities that enrich the student experience. • 5. Documents needed: • Application Form. • Copies of academic qualifications. • Current Curriculum Vitae. • Cover letter. • Three referees' contact information. Expected Qualifications • Relevant academic qualification in the same discipline. • Strong subject knowledge and role-relevant technical expertise. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Expected Experience • Relevant practical or academic experience in the same field. • Experience supporting quality assurance or accreditation activities. • Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills. Required Skills • Communication • Teamwork • Problem Solving Roles and Responsibilities • Deliver role responsibilities based on job requirements. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and departments. • Maintain quality standards, documentation, and reporting updates. Required Documents • Application Form. • Copies of academic qualifications. • Current Curriculum Vitae. • Cover letter. • Three referees' contact information.