Job Description

Lecturer in Intellectual Disability – Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Arabian Gulf University (AGU) invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Intellectual Disability in Manama, Bahrain.

The University seeks a qualified candidate with a Master’s degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) to contribute to teaching, academic coordination, research, programme development, quality assurance, and student support within its Learning and Developmental Disabilities Programme.

The position also emphasises professional and research development in preparation for doctoral studies at a highly ranked international university.

Applicants must have a minimum Master’s degree grade of Very Good, demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher, and be no older than 30 years of age.

Employer: Arabian Gulf University (AGU)
Location: Manama, Bahrain
Position: Lecturer in Intellectual Disability
Employment Type: Full-time
Academic Field: Special Education – Intellectual Disability
Programme: Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Posting Date: 18 June 2026
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Intellectual Disability Lecturer – Position Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and coordinating courses within the Learning and Developmental Disabilities Programme while developing the academic and research competencies required for future doctoral studies.

The position combines teaching, research support, academic programme development, quality assurance, student guidance, and university service.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Course Coordination

The appointed Lecturer will:

• Teach courses within the Learning and Developmental Disabilities Programme.
• Coordinate courses offered within the programme.
• Participate in academic and professional activities at programme, department, college, and university levels.

Research and Scholarly Activities

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with research in Intellectual Disability and related areas.
• Participating in scholarly activities within the field of specialisation.
• Developing research competencies in preparation for doctoral studies.

Academic Programme Development and Quality Assurance

The successful candidate will contribute to:

• Academic programme development.
• Quality assurance activities.
• Accreditation-related processes.

Academic and Administrative Committees

The Lecturer will participate in academic and administrative committees at:

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

Student Support and Community Engagement

The position includes:

• Providing academic support to students.
• Participating in community engagement activities related to Intellectual Disability.
• Contributing to academic, research, and professional activities within the University.

Preparation for Doctoral Studies

The successful candidate will develop academic and research competencies in preparation for pursuing doctoral studies at a distinguished international university.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Ability to pursue doctoral studies at a highly ranked international university.
• Commitment to pursuing doctoral studies.

The advertisement does not explicitly confirm a funded PhD scholarship, a study destination, or the terms of any future sponsorship.

Required Academic Qualifications

Applicants must hold:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• A Master’s degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) from a recognised university.

Preference will be given to graduates of Arabian Gulf University.

Minimum Academic Grade

Applicants must have achieved:

• A minimum overall grade of Very Good in the Master’s degree.

English Language Requirement

Candidates must demonstrate English language proficiency through:

• IELTS score of at least 6.0, or
• An equivalent qualification.

Age Requirement

Applicants must be:

• 30 years of age or younger.

Academic and Personal Interviews

Candidates must successfully complete:

• The required academic interviews.
• The required personal interviews.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• Are graduates of Arabian Gulf University.
• Have publications in refereed journals indexed in Scopus.

Scopus-indexed publications are a preferred qualification, not a mandatory requirement.

Doctoral Study Commitment

Applicants must demonstrate both the ability and commitment to pursue doctoral studies at a highly ranked international university.

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, if applicable depending on the position.
• Annual increment.

Travel and Education Benefits

• A maximum 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.

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 website for the relevant vacancy announcement, application instructions, and required documents.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	Arabian Gulf University (AGU)
Location	Manama, Bahrain
Position	Lecturer in Intellectual Disability
Employment Type	Full-time
Academic Field	Special Education
Specialisation	Intellectual Disability
Academic Programme	Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Required Bachelor’s Degree	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Required Master’s Degree	Special Education (Intellectual Disability) from a recognised university
Minimum Master’s Grade	Very Good
English Language Requirement	IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Maximum Age	30 years
Teaching Responsibilities	Teaching and coordinating courses in the Learning and Developmental Disabilities Programme
Research Responsibilities	Assisting with research and scholarly activities in Intellectual Disability
Academic Development	Programme development, quality assurance and accreditation
Academic Service	Committee participation, student support and community engagement
Doctoral Study Requirement	Ability and commitment to pursue doctoral studies at a highly ranked international university
Preferred University Background	Arabian Gulf University graduates
Preferred Research Record	Publications in refereed Scopus-indexed journals
Selection Requirements	Successful academic and personal interviews
Nationality Restriction	Not specified in the supplied advertisement
Financial Allowances	Housing, transportation, cost of living, applicable leadership/administrative allowance and annual increment
Travel Benefits	Maximum 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	18 June 2026
Application Deadline	31 December 2026