Job Description

Lecturer in English Language and Writing (3 Positions) – University of Sharjah, UAE

The University of Sharjah invites applications for three full-time Lecturer positions in English Language and Writing within its Department of Foreign Languages, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The University is seeking candidates with a Master’s degree in English Linguistics or English Literature who can teach spoken and written English at the undergraduate level.

Applicants should specialise in one or more of the following areas: English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Writing and Rhetoric, or Creative Writing.

A PhD is considered an advantage but is not mandatory. The positions may be particularly suitable for recent PhD graduates seeking to develop their university teaching experience.

Number of Vacancies: 3
Academic Rank: Lecturer
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026

About the Position

The Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Sharjah is recruiting three Lecturers to contribute to undergraduate English language education.

The successful candidates will teach courses focused on spoken and written English and undertake administrative responsibilities assigned by the department chair or other relevant university authorities.

The advertisement welcomes candidates with relevant academic specialisations and does not specify a minimum number of years of previous teaching experience.

Key Responsibilities

Undergraduate Teaching

• Teach spoken English courses at the undergraduate level.
• Teach written English and writing-related undergraduate courses.
• Deliver teaching in areas consistent with the department’s academic requirements and the candidate’s expertise.

Academic and Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties assigned by the department chair.
• Fulfil additional administrative responsibilities assigned by the relevant university authorities.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold:

• A Master’s degree in English Linguistics or English Literature.

Candidates should also specialise in at least one of the following areas:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Writing and Rhetoric
• Creative Writing

The advertisement does not specify a minimum teaching-experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

The following qualifications and experience are advantageous but are not mandatory:

• A PhD in a relevant field.
• Previous experience teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

The University specifically indicates that these positions may be suitable for recent PhD graduates interested in gaining university teaching experience.

Important: Applicants holding a relevant Master’s degree should not assume that a PhD or previous EAP teaching experience is required. Both are identified as advantages rather than compulsory conditions.

Eligibility

The vacancy is open to:

• Applicants of all nationalities.
• Male and female candidates.
• Applicants currently living inside or outside the United Arab Emirates.

No minimum years of professional experience are specified in the University’s job criteria.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the University of Sharjah’s official recruitment system, following the instructions associated with the vacancy.

When locating the position, candidates may use the following reference number:

Job Reference Number: 2717-2026-10-07T11:20:53

Application Deadline: 7 December 2026

Applicants are encouraged to consult the original vacancy for the applicable submission requirements and supporting documents.

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