Job Description

Professor / Associate Professor in Instructional Design – Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Arabian Gulf University (AGU) invites applications for the position of Professor / Associate Professor in Instructional Design in Manama, Bahrain.

The University seeks an experienced academic specialising in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, and Learning Sciences to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, scientific research, postgraduate supervision, online and blended learning development, curriculum innovation, and academic quality assurance.

Applicants must hold Master’s and doctoral degrees in the same field, specifically Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a closely related discipline, awarded by accredited universities. Candidates must also demonstrate a documented publication record in Q1 or Q2 academic journals, postgraduate teaching experience, and proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Employer: Arabian Gulf University (AGU)
Location: Manama, Bahrain
Position: Professor / Associate Professor
Academic Field: Instructional Design / Educational Technology
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting Date: 21 September 2026
Application Deadline: 28 February 2027

Instructional Design Professor – Position Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, academic programme development, and institutional activities in Instructional Design and Educational Technology.

The role combines expertise in learning theories, educational technologies, instructional design methodologies, and the development and evaluation of digital learning environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Supervising postgraduate students.
• Conducting and publishing innovative research.
• Developing and evaluating online and blended learning programmes.
• Contributing to curriculum development.
• Participating in academic accreditation activities.
• Serving on departmental and university committees.
• Participating in community service.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching

The appointed faculty member will teach courses covering:

• Instructional Design.
• Learning Theories.
• Educational Technology.

The position involves teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with demonstrated postgraduate teaching experience required.

Postgraduate Research Supervision

The successful candidate will contribute to postgraduate supervision.

Applicants must demonstrate experience in:

• Supervising Master’s students.
• Supervising doctoral students.

Scientific Research and Publications

The appointed faculty member will:

• Conduct innovative research in Instructional Design.
• Publish research in reputable peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Contribute to scholarly activities within the field of specialisation.

Applicants must demonstrate a documented publication record in Q1 or Q2 journals relevant to Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or their closely related specialisation.

Online and Blended Learning Development

Responsibilities include:

• Developing online learning programmes.
• Evaluating online learning programmes.
• Developing blended learning programmes.
• Evaluating blended learning programmes.

Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in educational technologies and learning management systems.

Curriculum and Academic Programme Development

The position includes:

• Participating in curriculum development.
• Contributing to academic programme development.
• Supporting the development and improvement of higher education programmes.

Applicants must have experience in curriculum and academic programme development within higher education institutions.

Academic Quality Assurance and Accreditation

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Academic quality assurance activities.
• Academic accreditation processes.
• Institutional activities related to educational quality and programme development.

Previous experience in academic quality assurance and accreditation is required.

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Educational Technologies

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate:

• Artificial intelligence applications.
• Emerging technologies relevant to Instructional Design and Educational Technology.

Academic Committees and Community Service

The appointed faculty member will:

• Serve on departmental committees.
• Participate in university committees.
• Contribute actively to community service activities.

Required Academic Qualifications

Applicants must hold:

• A Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• A doctoral degree in the same field as the Master’s degree.

Both qualifications must have been awarded by accredited universities.

The requirement that the Master’s and doctoral degrees be in the same field is an essential eligibility condition.

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:

• Demonstrated postgraduate-level teaching experience.

Required Research Supervision Experience

Applicants must have experience in:

• Supervising Master’s students.
• Supervising doctoral students.

Academic Programme Development Experience

Candidates must demonstrate experience in:

• Curriculum development in higher education.
• Academic programme development in higher education institutions.

Quality Assurance and Accreditation Experience

Applicants must have experience in:

• Academic quality assurance.
• Academic accreditation.

Educational Technology Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in:

• Educational technologies.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Integration of artificial intelligence applications.
• Emerging technologies relevant to the field.

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate excellent spoken and written proficiency in both languages:

• Arabic – spoken and written.
• English – spoken and written.

Both languages are required.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

The following are preferred:

• A relevant scientific or technical background.
• Experience participating in funded research projects.

Financial Allowances and Employment Benefits

Arabian Gulf University lists the following allowances and benefits for this position.

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 Opportunities

Annual secondment opportunities include:

• Secondment within Gulf countries.
• International secondment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should refer to the Arabian Gulf University official vacancy listing for application instructions and submission requirements.

Application Deadline: 28 February 2027

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	Arabian Gulf University (AGU)
Location	Manama, Bahrain
Position	Professor / Associate Professor
Employment Type	Full-time
Academic Field	Instructional Design / Educational Technology
Master’s Degree Requirement	Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or closely related discipline
Doctoral Degree Requirement	Doctoral degree in the same field as the Master’s degree
University Accreditation	Both degrees must be awarded by accredited universities
Research Requirement	Documented Q1 or Q2 journal publications in the field
Teaching Experience	Demonstrated postgraduate-level teaching experience
Supervision Experience	Master’s and doctoral student supervision
Academic Development Experience	Curriculum and academic programme development in higher education
Quality Assurance Experience	Academic quality assurance and accreditation
Educational Technology Skills	Educational technologies and LMS
AI and Emerging Technologies	Ability to integrate AI applications and emerging technologies
Language Requirements	Excellent spoken and written Arabic and English
Preferred Background	Relevant scientific or technical background
Preferred Research Experience	Participation in funded research projects
Teaching Responsibilities	Undergraduate and graduate courses in Instructional Design, Learning Theories and Educational Technology
Research Responsibilities	Innovative research and peer-reviewed scholarly publications
Digital Learning Responsibilities	Development and evaluation of online and blended learning programmes
Academic Service	Curriculum development, accreditation, committees and community service
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