CEDU - Adjunct Instructor - Anthropology

Aue; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Dubai seeks qualified candidates for a faculty teaching role. This position requires a Master's degree and two years of teaching experience in an accredited university. Responsibilities include instructional delivery, curriculum development, and student evaluation. Ideal candidates must have a proven record of research publications and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in both English and Arabic is essential. The position offers 6 credit hours of teaching per semester, contributing to academic excellence within the institution.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience in an accredited university.
• Published at least one article in Scopus journals in the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction and adapt teaching techniques.
• Manage instructional processes effectively.
• Evaluate and grade students' performance.

Skills

Curricular development and review

Professional publications

Integrating digital technology in teaching

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university

WES Equivalency if the degree was not issued from the USA

Job description

The College of Education at the American University in the Emirates invites Master's holder applicants for faculty teaching in one or more of the below Specializations:

• Anthropology

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

• Master's degree in the related field 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
• Equivalency from Ministry of Education in UAE
• Minimum one research publication in Scopus journals
• A minimum of three (3) articles indexed in Scopus listed journals or five (5) articles in peer-reviewed journals in the past five years
• WES Equivalency if the degree was not issued from United States

Experience

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching/working experience in an internationally accredited university.
• Proven record of excellence at baccalaureate and graduate program level teaching

The candidate must have either higher Education or Teaching experience in an accredited university in the United States of America.

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

Job Description

1. Instructional Delivery (Teaching Performance)

a. Present research and practice driven teaching and

b. adapt to latest pedagogical techniques that stimulate students to inquiry and to encompass a broad 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

a. Evaluating students’ performance and grading

b. Provide clear assessment criteria that reflects course content and its learning outcomes

c. Set expectations to students and avoid cognitive biasness

4. Curriculum Development and Review

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

A) For quality:

a. Currency and relevancy of the theories and practice in the field

b. Intellectual rigor appropriate to the level of the degree program

B) For Effectiveness

a. Increasingly complex presentation of theories, principles, and practice

b. Increasingly complex levels of analysis and development of competencies

c. 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.