Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The General Education Unit invites applications for a faculty position at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer rank. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Arabic, Islamic, and Emirates (Gulf) studies or a relevant discipline, together with a minimum of five years of related experience for expatriates (eight years for a senior post) at a recognized, top-tier institution.

Required Experience:

• Strong background in Arabic, Islamic, and UAE studies
• Experience teaching courses in both Arabic and English
• Experience in teaching online and in hybrid environments, both synchronous and asynchronous
• Excellent skills in creating tutorial videos, recorded lectures, and interactive multimedia teacher-student interface
• Strong background in innovative teaching methods to enhance student egagement and learning, especially pertaining to teaching technologies along with online and hybrid platforms
• Strong familiarity in using digital teaching tools and Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and tech-savvy Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join us. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a range of courses related to Arabic and Islamic studies, as well as Emirates studies. This position involves developing and delivering courses in different methods, including on-campus, online, and hybrid formats (both synchronous and asynchronous). Courses are delivered in both Arabic and English.

Qualifications

​​​​Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Arabic, Islamic, Emirates studies, or a related discipline from an accredited top-tier institution
• Proficiency in Arabic and English

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, and contact information for three references. Please specify your experience with online and hybrid teaching in your application.

In support of Emiratization, KU may exercise flexibility with the experience or education requirement to recruit UAE National candidates with potential success in the role.

Khalifa University is committed to recruiting and developing UAE Nationals. We encourage applications from Emirati candidates who can contribute to KU’s mission.