A bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience operating and supporting wind tunnel, jet propulsion, aircraft structures, and flight dynamics and control laboratories.
At least three years of full-time teaching and laboratory experience in upper-secondary, post-secondary, or higher-education institutions.
Competency in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
Ability to apply varied teaching approaches in classrooms and practice experiences, including laboratories, simulations, and practicums.
Ability to use a variety of educational technologies and platforms.
Academic and information literacy skills.
Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy.
Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments using contemporary tools and resources to support contextual content learning and program outcomes.
Digital literacy, fluency with technology systems, and ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools for research and learning.
Ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable active student participation.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and community members.
Responsibilities
Support, deliver, and evaluate courses within Aeronautical Engineering and related diploma and degree programs.
Evaluate student progress and manage learning-environment resources.
Liaise with industry and other educational institutions and participate in industry advisory committees.
Coordinate and support final-year and capstone projects within the specified program area.
Maintain course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes.
Engage in instructional and new-program development.
Prepare wing, aircraft, and UAV models for wind tunnel testing and support laboratory setup, experimentation, and maintenance.
Overview
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Amiri Decision No. 13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic, applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST offers more than 80 bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as diplomas and certificates. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, as well as specialized training centers catering to individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.
With more than 777 staff and over 9,500 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.
Our eligible employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, in accordance with applicable UDST policies. These benefits include:
Generous academic annual leave
Tax free salary
Fully furnished upmarket accommodation (inclusive of utilities: water & electricity)
Annual flights for spouse and 3 children (up to 18 years old)
Children’s education allowance
Relocation/Shipping allowance
Professional development opportunities
International health insurance
In-house immigration services (to help you through the residency process)
Full access to our recreational facilities
Research and professional development support
The College of Engineering and Technology invites applications for instructional faculty positions in the Aeronautical Engineering Department at the Lab Instructor rank for Fall 2026.
Responsibilities
As an instructional member, you will report to the Head of the Department and be responsible for supporting, delivering, and evaluating a broad range of courses within Aeronautical Engineering and related diploma and degree programs. You will also evaluate student progress and manage the learning environment resources. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with industry and other educational institutions, participate in industry advisory committees, and coordinate and support final year/capstone projects within the specified program area.
You will keep course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes and engage in instructional and new program development. The College encourages applications from instructional members who will also enhance innovation.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Instructional faculty members will be appointed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are provided below.
For Lab Instructor
A Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field, with demonstrated experience in operating and supporting wind tunnel, jet propulsion, aircraft structures, and flight dynamics & control laboratories. The role also includes wing, aircraft, and UAV model preparation for wind tunnel testing, as well as supporting laboratory setup, experimentation, and maintenance
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of full-time teaching and laboratory experience in upper secondary, post-secondary, or higher education institutions.
Competency in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
Apply various teaching approaches in the classroom and for practice experiences, including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.
Ability to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.
Demonstrate academic and information literacy skills.
Other required skills
Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems and an ability to model and facilitate the use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
Demonstrate ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to participate in their learning actively.
Commitment to the teaching profession's effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and community members.
How to Apply
Applicants must meet all essential qualifications to be shortlisted for the position; other qualifications may be a deciding factor in selection. Qualifications and experience will be assessed through your application, including but not limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references and teaching dossiers. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how s/he meets each requirement. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected. We thank all applicants for applying for the role; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.