CEDU Adjunct Faculty Social Science

AUE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution in UAE is seeking an adjunct/part-time faculty member to teach Sociology courses. The role requires a Master's degree in Sociology from an accredited university and at least 5 years of teaching experience in a globally recognized institution. Responsibilities include curriculum development, assessment evaluation, and professional development. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential, along with a record of research publications. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong teaching and management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three research publications in Scopus journals in the last five years.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching working experience in an internationally accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Present research-driven teaching and adapt to latest pedagogical techniques.
• Effectively manage the instructional processes.
• Evaluate student performance and grading.
• Contribute to regular curriculum reviewing.

Skills

Curricular development and review

Peer-reviewed publications

Web-based/digital technology integration

Excellent English Proficiency

Excellent Arabic Proficiency

Education

Masters in Sociology

18 credit hours of graduate studies

Job description

The American University in the Emirates invites Masters degree holder applicants for adjunct / part-time faculty.

You can check the courses under General Education of the undergraduate programs by clicking on the following link:

Specializations

• Social Science

Instruction Language: English & Arabic

Teaching Load: 6 credit hours per semester

Job purpose

Responsible to provide students with professional expertise in teaching assessing student work academic advising participating in administrative and committee activities professional service and community service.

Qualifications & Education

• Masters in the field of Sociology from an accredited university in the United States of America or a recognized University accredited by an American Accreditation body
• 18 credit hours of graduate studies in the required field.
• Minimum three research publications in Scopus journals in the last five years.

Experience

• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching /working experience in an internationally accredited university.
• Proven record of excellence at baccalaureate program level teaching.

Skills / Training / Knowledge

• Curricular development and review.
• Record of professional accomplishment including peer-reviewed publications.
• Continued research program and interest in collaboration with another faculty.
• Ability to integrate web-based and/or digital technology in the classroom.
• Willingness to provide service to the University and the College.
• Excellent English Proficiency and Communication skills for Faculty teaching in English.
• Excellent Arabic Proficiency and Communication skills for faculty teaching in Arabic.

Responsibilities

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance)

• Present research and practice driven teaching and adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad and coherent body of knowledge attaining the skills and competencies through engaging delivery techniques and development of appropriate assessments

2. Instructional Management

Effectively manage the instructional processes

3. Assessment and Evaluation

• Evaluating students performance and grading
• Provide clear assessment criteria that reflect course content and its learning outcomes
• Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive biasness

4. Curriculum Development and Review

Contributes to regular curriculum reviewing and improving the existing curriculum for quality and effectiveness

• For quality:
  • Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field
  • Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program
• For Effectiveness:
  • Increasingly complex presentation of theories principles and practice
  • Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies
  • Application of theories and principles.

5. Professional Development

Acquire latest academic techniques discipline and professional certification technology related development and leadership development through attending in-campus and out-campus workshops seminars and training

Location

American University in the Emirates Dubai International Academic City Dubai United Arab Emirates.