Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language

Sorbonne University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language (FLE). The role involves delivering FLE, Academic French (FOU) and French for Specific Purposes (FOS) to Foundation and Bachelor programmes at SUAD's main campus or the Zayed Military University campus, with on-site teaching and learner-centered mentoring.

Assignments may be at either location; an on-site, January 2027 start is anticipated, with timing and group allocations

Job description

Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language FLE SUAD ZMU

Full Time Abu Dhabi UAE

To deliver French as a Foreign Language (FLE), French for Academic Purposes (FOU) and French for Specific Purposes (FOS) courses at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) at the main campus and/or at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus, including Foundation and Bachelor s degree programmes, while providing regular academic support and mentoring within a learner-centered and inclusive approach. All contracts are with SUAD, but positions may be based either at the SUAD main campus or at ZMU. Applicants may be considered and interviewed for a position at either location, depending on institutional needs.

As part of the SUAD-ZMU partnership, courses delivered at ZMU meet SUAD academic, quality-assurance and pedagogical standards. An assignment at ZMU requires a sustained on-site presence and active engagement with students, colleagues and institutional partners.

For a January 2027 start, identified needs include French-language teaching in the Foundation Year and in first-year (L1) for the Economics program. The exact allocation of groups, teaching hours and timetables will be determined according to institutional needs.