Title: Chair for Sustainability and Innovation Management
Company Name: Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ 4 years Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent First Class)
∎ Having minimum First Division/ CGPA of 9.5 (on the scale of 5.0 & 5.0) in SSC & HSC or its equivalent
∎ A Master's degree in sustainability management, textile engineering, textile design, environmental science or related subject from a recognized University
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 12 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Dhaka invites applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:
∎ Chair for Sustainability and Innovation Management
∎ As the Chair of Sustainability and Innovation Management (will be hired in the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering of AUST), you will be expected to become a leading expert in the field of Corporate Sustainability and Innovation Management in the production of the textile and garment industry. You will have a strong focus in the area of social, ecological and economic sustainability with the ultimate aim of setting up a Chair for Sustainability and Innovation Management at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ The successful candidate will complete a fully funded 10-month stay in Dresden, Germany at the United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES) and Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden), both based in Dresden, Germany. The stay will take place between 01 January and 31 October 2020. During this period, you will also complete a one-month internship with engelbert strauss, a German leading manufacturer of workwear, apparel and work-equipment, to be completed at their central campus in Biebergemünd, Germany to gain practical expertise in the textile and garment industry. Upon completion of the training you will begin your Associate Professor role at AUST under the Department of Textile Engineering. You will work in a highly interesting environment at the interface between economics and ecology, you will participate in the transfer of knowledge into company practice and receive intensive supervision during the research stay in Dresden.
∎ Academic Stay in Germany: During your training period you will be mentored by staff at TU Dresden and UNU-FLORES and participate in the UNEP/UNESCO/BMU International Postgraduate-Program in Environmental Management for Developing Countries run by the Centre for International Postgraduate Studies of Environmental Management (CIPSEM). Additionally, you will participate in Bachelor and Master level courses offered by the Chair of Sustainability Management and Environmental Accounting at TU Dresden and in e-learning at UNUFLORES. You will work with and be supervised by leading scientists, and academics from a wide range of disciplines comprising of natural sciences, engineering and the social sciences. Opportunities to develop your career by improving your teaching skills, or German language skills will also be considered. Upon completion of the programme, further study opportunities, such as a PhD enrolment can also be considered.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Essential:
∎ Minimum 12 years professional experience of which 6 years in class room teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in any recognized university
∎ A minimum of 6 publications in renowned peer reviewed Journals or peer reviewed proceedings of which at least 3 should be in the rank of Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer. Out of these 3 publications at least 2 should be as first author
∎ Knowledge of the textile industry and/or its social, ecological and economic challenges
∎ Knowledge of statistical methods and experience in working with standard business software (SPSS, Microsoft Office)
∎ Interest to adapt modern teaching skills and methods as well as curriculum development
∎ Long-term commitment to become a Faculty member of the Department of Textile Engineering at AUST in Dhaka and to setup the Chair for Sustainability and Innovation Management
∎ Willingness to travel both nationally (within Bangladesh) and internationally (possession of international travel documents e.g. passport)
∎ Fluency in English both in written and oral communication (valid IELTS test result is an advantage)
∎ Desirable:
∎ Ability to work independently and flexibly
∎ Ability to speak German is an advantage
∎ Work experience in sustainability and education related projects is an advantage
∎ Willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary teamwork
∎ Strong analytical reasoning skills
∎ Ability to manage projects and teams
Application Deadline: November 11, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
Category: Education/Training
Source: bdjobs.com