Job Description

Professor / Associate Professor in Intellectual Disability – Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

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

The University seeks an experienced academic specialising in Special Education – Intellectual Disability to contribute to graduate-level teaching, postgraduate research supervision, scientific research, academic programme development, quality assurance, accreditation, and community engagement.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Special Education with a specialisation in Intellectual Disability from a recognised university and demonstrate a documented publication record in Q1 or Q2 academic journals within their field of specialisation.

Employer: Arabian Gulf University (AGU)
Location: Manama, Bahrain
Position: Professor / Associate Professor
Academic Field: Special Education
Specialisation: Intellectual Disability
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting Date: 21 September 2026
Application Deadline: 28 February 2027

Intellectual Disability Professor – Position Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to advanced teaching and research in Special Education, with particular emphasis on Intellectual Disability.

The position involves graduate teaching, supervision of Master’s and PhD students, scholarly publication, research collaboration, academic programme development, and professional and community service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching and coordinating graduate-level courses.
• Supervising Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
• Monitoring postgraduate students’ academic progress.
• Conducting and publishing scientific research.
• Developing an active research agenda.
• Participating in academic conferences and research collaborations.
• Contributing to academic programme development and accreditation.
• Participating in university committees.
• Providing academic, professional, and community services.

Graduate Teaching and Course Coordination

The appointed faculty member will:

• Teach graduate-level courses in Special Education, specialising in Intellectual Disability.
• Coordinate courses within Master’s and PhD programmes.
• Contribute to the delivery of postgraduate education in the field of specialisation.

Master’s and PhD Research Supervision

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising Master’s theses.
• Supervising doctoral dissertations.
• Monitoring students’ academic progress.
• Providing academic guidance to postgraduate researchers.

Scientific Research and Publications

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct scientific research in Special Education, Intellectual Disability, and related fields.
• Publish scholarly research.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda.
• Participate in academic conferences.
• Establish research collaborations.

Applicants must demonstrate a documented record of publications in Q1 or Q2 journals relevant to their specialisation.

Academic Programme Development and Quality Assurance

The position includes contributing to:

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

Academic and Administrative Committees

The appointed faculty member will participate in academic and administrative committees at:

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

Academic, Community, and Professional Services

Responsibilities include:

• Providing academic services related to Intellectual Disability.
• Contributing to community engagement activities.
• Providing professional services and consultations within the field of specialisation.

Required Academic Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• PhD in Special Education, specialising in Intellectual Disability, from a recognised university.

Research Publication Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

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

Required Teaching Experience

Applicants must have:

• Teaching experience in graduate-level programmes.

Postgraduate Supervision Experience

Candidates must demonstrate experience in:

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

Academic Programme Development and Accreditation Experience

Applicants must have experience in:

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

Teacher Training Experience

Candidates must have experience in:

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

Research Collaboration and Academic Engagement

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to:

• Establish research collaborations.
• Participate in academic activities.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives related to Intellectual Disability and Special Education.

Financial Allowances and Employment Benefits

Arabian Gulf University lists the following financial 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 consult the Arabian Gulf University official recruitment 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	Special Education
Specialisation	Intellectual Disability
Required Qualification	PhD in Special Education – Intellectual Disability from a recognised university
Research Requirement	Documented Q1 or Q2 journal publications in the field
Teaching Experience	Graduate-level teaching experience
Supervision Experience	Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations
Academic Development Experience	Academic programme development, quality assurance and accreditation
Teacher Training	Experience training pre-service and in-service teachers
Additional Competencies	Research collaboration and academic/community engagement
Teaching Responsibilities	Graduate courses in Special Education – Intellectual Disability
Research Responsibilities	Scientific research, publication and research partnerships
Academic Service	Curriculum and programme development, quality assurance, accreditation, committees and 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