DMU is set to open a new overseas campus, offering a range of courses to students in Dubai. Based in Dubai International Academic City, the opening marks the first time DMU has ran a campus overseas and the milestone is part of the university's wider TransNational Education (TNE) programme.

De Montfort University (DMU) has a compelling and ambitious global agenda with a sharp focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a high-quality student t experience.

A culturally rich university with a genuine commitment to contributing for the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. DMU is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that is daring and successful. This success is built on providing students with fantastic experiential learning coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand.

Department

The Dubai Campus will launch with 10 programmes across three faculties, including an International Year Zero. This portfolio will subsequently grow to encompass the broad range of disciplines that are also taught at DMU UK.

The IYZ programme offers an exciting curriculum which prepares students for HE-level learning and enables progression to the first year of their chosen degrees. The programme is underpinned by English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teaching to support the acquisition of language skills and discipline-specific knowledge. The EAP curriculum is uniquely informed by the UN Sustainability Goals (SDGs).

With a common structure and approach, these preparatory programmes will offer innovative teaching and learning, with routes into clusters of degrees across a range of subjects. including the fields of; business, law, social science, engineering, computing, interior design and architecture.

The role

We are seeking to appoint experienced EFL / EAP Lecturers and Senior Lecturers to support and lead the development and delivery of EAP teaching in the IYZ and to provide campus English language support for UG and PGT students. You will be joining an enthusiastic team in establishing EAP and the new IYZ programme as a regional centre for English Language excellence. You will help to build professional networks, and play an active role in creating a campus community for students.

Programme Leader: From the applications, we will also be seeking candidates with proven experience of EAP leadership and academic programme management who could also become Programme Leader for the whole IYZ.

The person

You will have experience of teaching and assessment in Higher Education, an ELT qualification (DELTA certificate or equivalent / equivalent experience) and a Masters in an English-related discipline (e.g. ELT, Applied Linguistics). You must be passionate about teaching the next generation of DMU graduates.

What’s Next? At the present time, we wish to hear from candidates who are already located in the Middle East and hold the required permits to reside and work, full-time in Dubai. We invite interested parties to submit their CV and cover letter to the Subject Head, Stuart Lawson by email to: careers.dubai@dmu.ac.uk. In your application, please state your availability / work notice period.

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.