French Communication Faculty – Canadian University Dubai

Job Description

French Communication Part-Time Faculty – Canadian University Dubai (CUD)

Location: City Walk, Al Wasl Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Institution: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) | Department: General Education and Languages | Job Category: Faculty | Job Schedule: Part-Time | Degree Level: Ph.D. | Posting Date: July 13, 2026 | Apply Before: July 30, 2026

Job Description

Canadian University Dubai invites applications for a part-time French Communication Faculty position within the General Education and Languages Department for the Fall Semester 2026–27. The Department seeks a qualified and student-centred academic with strong teaching capability, experience in language instruction, and the ability to contribute to the delivery of high-quality general education and language courses.

The successful candidate will teach the Practical French Communication course, offered as part of the University’s General Education and Languages provision. The role requires an engaging and practical approach to language teaching, with a focus on student participation, communicative competence, cultural awareness, and effective learning outcomes.

The appointed candidate will support course delivery, assessment, student feedback, and the continuous improvement of French language teaching at the University.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach part-time French language courses at the undergraduate level
• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons that support language acquisition and student confidence
• Develop and use appropriate teaching materials, activities, and assessments
• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Support student learning through consultation, guidance, and academic support
• Contribute to course coordination, where required
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress
• Ensure that course delivery aligns with approved syllabi, learning outcomes, and university standards
• Contribute to a collegial, inclusive, and professionally engaged teaching environment

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in French, French Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, Translation, Modern Languages, or a closely related field
• Native or near-native proficiency in French
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience teaching French as a foreign or second language
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Commitment to student-centred teaching and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field
• Previous teaching experience in higher education
• Experience teaching French to non-native speakers in multicultural learning environments
• Familiarity with communicative and task-based language teaching approaches
• Experience with technology-enhanced learning, digital language platforms, or blended teaching
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations or peer feedback
• Ability to contribute to wider language, culture, or general education activities

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter indicating their suitability for the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, where available
• Copies of relevant qualifications
• Names and contact details of three professional referees

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the University will contact shortlisted candidates for interview.

Why Join CUD?

Canadian University Dubai offers an attractive academic environment in the heart of Dubai, combining Canadian educational values with the energy and opportunity of the UAE’s higher education sector. Faculty members join a diverse, international university community with a strong institutional focus on academic excellence, innovation, inclusion, and student success.

Equal Opportunity

Canadian University Dubai is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive academic environment. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the University.

About Us

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region. It is QS-ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world, the #1 university in Dubai, and 21st in the Arab region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

The expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. The avant-garde campus brings students a new experience, featuring laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, a gymnasium, a student centre, and plenty of dining and entertainment options.

With the world’s fastest-growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multicultural blend of young, dynamic professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and outstanding employment prospects.

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