Job Description

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for an Instructor in the College of Education (CEDU). We are looking for candidates with a Masters in Early Childhood Education or closely related field who can teach on teacher training programmes preparing students to be early years practitioners/teachers of children aged from birth to eight years. In addition to having a Masters level qualification, the successful candidate should have experience of working with young children in education and/or care settings and have a high level of proficiency in the English language.

Candidates are expected to have:

• A Masters in Early Childhood Education or closely related field;
• the ability to train students to become effective teachers/early years practitioners;
• a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student supervision at the undergraduate level.

The application package should include

1. a cover letter,
2. a detailed resume and
3. names of two references with contact information. All application documents MUST be in English.

UAEU is based in the city of Al Ain in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. This city is approximately 90 minutes’ drive from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. English is the language of instruction and communication within UAEU. A generous benefits package is offered to successful applicants, which includes a competitive tax-free salary that is determined according to rank and experience, yearly round-trip air tickets for the instructor and his/her family (spouse and up to three children), tuition support for children's schooling, a one-time settling-in allowance, free housing accommodation, free health care insurance, paid holidays and summer vacation, and an end-of-contract gratuity. For further information please contact the Chair of Department, Dr Rachel Takriti by email at r.takriti@uaeu.ac.ae Interviews and selection will begin immediately. The successful candidate will be expected to join UAEU in August 2022.

Minimum Qualification

Masters in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

Preferred Qualification

Masters in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

Division: College of Education - (CEDU)
Department: Curriculum&Method of Instruct(CEDU)
Job Close Date: open until filled
Job Category: Academic - Faculty