Assistant/Associate Professor of English | American University in Dubai

Job Description

The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai (AUD) invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of English to begin teaching in Fall 2026. Therefore, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to English language education, curriculum development, and academic service at a prestigious private institution in Dubai.

About AUD:
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. Furthermore, it serves UAE nationals and international students who seek a world-class career-oriented education. Additionally, as an international institution of higher education, AUD encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for international education.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will have primary teaching responsibilities in the Center for English Proficiency (CfEP), particularly within the English Bridge Program, which supports undergraduate students in developing the academic English skills necessary for success in university coursework. Additionally, candidates will contribute to curriculum development, student mentoring, and assessment initiatives within the Center for English Proficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• To begin with, candidates must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in English, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), Applied Linguistics-ELT, or a closely-related field from a Western accredited institution at the time of appointment
• Furthermore, demonstrated experience teaching ESL, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), or academic English to university-level students, or TEFL/CELTA Certification
• Additionally, excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Moreover, ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic qualifications and/or specialization in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or English for Academic Purposes
• Academic qualification and/or specialization in teaching Composition
• Experience tutoring in a Writing Center

Key Responsibilities:

• First and foremost, deliver high-quality instruction in English to university-level students within the Center for English Proficiency
• Additionally, contribute to curriculum development and assessment initiatives
• Furthermore, provide student mentoring and academic support
• Moreover, meet standards for professional scholarship
• In addition, participate in service activities at the department, school, and community levels

Teaching Effectiveness:
Candidates will have evidence of successful teaching experience or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness and excellence at the undergraduate level.

Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Benefits include:

• Tax-exempt basic salary
• Housing allowance
• Annual two-way airfare
• Health and life insurance
• Professional memberships
• Conference attendance expenses
• Assistance with children’s tuition
• Additional components

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through AUD’s Recruitment Portal, where they can create their profiles and provide the necessary documents:

• First, a cover letter
• Second, an updated CV
• Third, a statement of teaching philosophy
• Fourth, contact information of three (3) academic/professional references

Important Dates:

• Position: Fall 2026 start
• Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled

Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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