Job Description

Professor / Associate Professor in Learning Disabilities – Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Arabian Gulf University (AGU) invites applications for the position of Professor / Associate Professor in Learning Disabilities, specialising in Special Education.

The successful candidate will contribute to graduate-level teaching, research, supervision of Master’s and PhD students, academic programme development, quality assurance, accreditation, and professional and community engagement.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Special Education with a specialisation in Learning Disabilities and demonstrate a documented publication record in Q1 or Q2 academic journals within their field.

Employer: Arabian Gulf University (AGU)
Location: Kingdom of Bahrain
Position: Professor / Associate Professor
Specialisation: Special Education – Learning Disabilities
Job Posting Date: 21 September 2026
Application Deadline: 28 February 2027

Learning Disabilities Professor Bahrain – Position Overview

The position focuses on advanced teaching, research, academic supervision, and scholarly leadership within graduate programmes in Special Education.

The appointed faculty member will contribute to:

• Teaching and coordination of Master’s and PhD courses.
• Supervision of postgraduate research.
• Research publication in Special Education and Learning Disabilities.
• Academic programme development.
• Quality assurance and accreditation.
• Research collaboration.
• Teacher training.
• Academic and community service.

Teaching and Graduate Programme Coordination

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching graduate-level courses in Special Education, specialising in Learning Disabilities.
• Coordinating courses within Master’s and PhD programmes.
• Supporting graduate education in the field of special education.

Master’s and PhD Research Supervision

Responsibilities include:

• Providing academic supervision for Master’s theses.
• Supervising doctoral dissertations.
• Monitoring students’ academic progress.
• Supporting postgraduate research development.

Research and Scholarly Publications

The appointed faculty member will:

• Conduct scientific research in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, and related fields.
• Publish scholarly research.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Participate in academic conferences.
• Establish research collaborations.

Academic Programme Development and Accreditation

The position includes contributing to:

• Academic programme development.
• Quality assurance processes.
• Academic accreditation activities.

Academic and Administrative Service

The successful candidate will participate in academic and administrative committees at:

• Programme level.
• Department level.
• College level.
• University level.

Community and Professional Engagement

Responsibilities also include:

• Providing academic services.
• Participating in community activities.
• Delivering professional services and consultations related to Learning Disabilities and Special Education.

Required Academic Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Special Education, specialising in Learning Disabilities, from a recognised university.

Research Publication Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A documented publication record in Q1 or Q2 journals within the field of specialisation.

Required Teaching Experience

Candidates must have:

• Teaching experience in graduate-level programmes.

Postgraduate Supervision Experience

Applicants must demonstrate experience in:

• Supervising Master’s theses.
• Supervising doctoral dissertations.

Academic Development and Quality Assurance Experience

Candidates must have experience in:

• Academic programme development.
• Quality assurance.
• Accreditation processes.

Teacher Training Experience

Applicants must have experience in:

• Training pre-service teachers.
• Training in-service teachers.

Research Collaboration and Academic Engagement

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Establish research collaborations.
• Participate in academic activities.
• Contribute to community engagement related to their specialisation.

Financial Allowances and Benefits

Arabian Gulf University lists the following financial allowances and employment benefits.

Financial Allowances

• Housing allowance.
• Transportation allowance.
• Cost of living allowance.
• Leadership or administrative allowance, where applicable depending on the position.
• Annual increment.

Travel and Education Benefits

• A minimum of five travel tickets per year.
• Education for children within the Kingdom of Bahrain only.
• Coverage of 50% of baggage transportation costs for international recruitment.

Insurance

• Health insurance for the employee.
• Optional life insurance.

Paid Leave

• 60 days of paid annual leave.
• 30 days of paid sick leave per year.

Professional Development and Secondment

Annual secondment opportunities include:

• Secondment within Gulf countries.
• International secondment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the Arabian Gulf University recruitment portal.

Application Deadline: 28 February 2027

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	Arabian Gulf University (AGU)
Location	Kingdom of Bahrain
Position	Professor / Associate Professor
Academic Field	Special Education
Specialisation	Learning Disabilities
Required Qualification	PhD in Special Education – Learning Disabilities from a recognised university
Research Requirement	Documented publications in Q1 or Q2 journals
Teaching Experience	Graduate-level teaching experience
Supervision Experience	Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations
Academic Development Experience	Programme development, quality assurance and accreditation
Teacher Training	Experience training pre-service and in-service teachers
Additional Competencies	Research collaboration and academic/community engagement
Financial Allowances	Housing, transportation, cost of living, applicable leadership/administrative allowance and annual increment
Travel Benefits	Minimum 5 travel tickets per year
Education Benefits	Children’s education within Bahrain
International Recruitment Benefit	50% of baggage transportation costs
Insurance	Employee health insurance; optional life insurance
Annual Leave	60 days paid
Sick Leave	30 days paid per year
Development Opportunities	Gulf and international secondment
Posting Date	21 September 2026
Application Deadline	28 February 2027
Application Platform	AGU recruitment portal