Lecturer in General Education | University of Kalba

Job Description

The University of Kalba invites applications for a qualified and motivated Lecturer in General Education, to be appointed within the fields of Education or Social Sciences and Humanities, under the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Therefore, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary education at a dynamic university in Sharjah, UAE.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of interdisciplinary General Education courses offered across the University, including but not limited to Islamic Studies, Arab Society, Introduction to Education, and Sport Pedagogy. Furthermore, the Lecturer will play a key role in advancing the University’s General Education mission by fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, cultural literacy, and interdisciplinary understanding among undergraduate students.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching & Course Delivery:

• First and foremost, deliver high-quality undergraduate General Education courses using engaging, inclusive, and student-centered teaching methodologies
• Additionally, teach across a range of foundational courses, including but not limited to Islamic Studies, Arab Society, Introduction to Education, Sport Pedagogy, Sport History, and Sport Philosophy
• Furthermore, employ innovative pedagogical approaches, including active learning, experiential learning, and technology-enhanced instruction

Curriculum Development:

• In addition, contribute to the development, review, and continuous enhancement of course syllabi
• Moreover, ensure alignment with institutional learning outcomes and accreditation requirements
• Furthermore, collaborate with faculty across the College and other colleges to ensure coherence within the General Education Framework

Assessment:

• Additionally, design, administer, and evaluate assessments aligned with course learning outcomes

Student Support:

• Furthermore, provide academic advising and mentoring to students
• Moreover, support students’ academic progression and intellectual development

Academic Service:

• Additionally, participate in college-level committees, curriculum development activities, and academic service as required
• Furthermore, engage in continuous professional development related to teaching excellence, interdisciplinary education, and curriculum innovation
• Moreover, support university initiatives related to community engagement, cultural awareness, and educational outreach

Required Qualifications:

• To begin with, candidates must have a Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (PhD preferred)
• Furthermore, demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in higher education
• Additionally, ability to teach effectively across more than one General Education subject area
• Moreover, strong pedagogical skills and experience with student-centered, outcomes-based teaching practices
• Furthermore, excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Additionally, commitment to academic professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Finally, proficiency in both Arabic and English (required)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Preferably, experience teaching within a General Education framework
• Additionally, familiarity with accreditation standards and quality assurance processes
• Furthermore, experience integrating ethical, cultural, and societal perspectives into teaching
• Moreover, engagement in curriculum development, educational innovation, or pedagogical research

About the Role:
The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of the General Education program through teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Consequently, they will play an active role in the advancement of the college and university.

About University of Kalba:
The University of Kalba is located in Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Furthermore, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to academic excellence through innovative programs in General Education and related disciplines.

Important Dates:

• Posting Date: January 12, 2026
• Job Identification: 100163
• Job Schedule: Full time

Location:
UKB Main Location, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates