Assistant/ Associate Professor in Islamic Studies

AL AIN UNIVERSITY L.L.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AL AIN UNIVERSITY L.L.C. invites applications for a university lecturer in Islamic Studies. Develop and deliver courses, monitor student progress, and support curriculum development in alignment with university standards.

The role includes engaging in research, publishing in reputable journals, and contributing to accreditation and community outreach. Candidates should have at least 2 years of university teaching, English fluency, and strong use of educational technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years university teaching experience.
• Research published in Scopus-indexed journals.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Curriculum renewal and development ability.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses across Islamic Studies specialization.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to improve success.
• Engage in quality research and publish in high-repute journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development and course management.
• Support accreditation initiatives at local and international levels.
• Foster community engagement and career guidance for students.

Skills

Teaching excellence

English proficiency

Curriculum development

Research publishing

Tech-enabled teaching

Communication skills

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver courses to students in the specified discipline areas of study. Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to improve and sustain student success. Ability to teach a variety of specialized courses and other courses related to Islamic Studies specialization. Engage and conduct quality research and publish in journals of high repute. Support and engage in curriculum development and course management aligned with the University and college s standards. Contribute effectively to the college and university initiatives and participate in constructive proposals and projects. Support and participate in accreditation initiatives at local and international levels. Promote and guide students to envision their future careers in a local, regional, and international context and ensure that they are equipped to meet this challenge. Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning. Initiate and participate in effective community engagement activities aiming to benefit the AAU and local community.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of teaching excellence at the university level, having 2+ years of experience in university teaching.
• Research published in journals indexed in the Scopus database.
• Dedication to continued professional development.
• Dedication to renewing, developing, and proposing curricula.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.
• Advanced use of technology in the education process (delivering classes via presentations, using e-learning systems, reports, etc.).
• Willingness to provide all necessary and required services to the university and college.