EFL openings at Zayed University, United Arab Emirates

Zayed University, the premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an exciting and innovative young institution committed to the education of Emirati women. It has about 130 faculty and 1200 students on each of its campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Zayed University graduates bilingual students who are global in their thinking and equipped to become leaders of their country and role models for women in the Arab world. The educational programs delivered through five colleges feature interdisciplinary and integrative pedagogy, and incorporate extensive use of educational technology. The principal language of instruction is English. Zayed University, although primarily an undergraduate institution, does offer graduate programs in selected fields. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, research, and community service and outreach.

The United Arab Emirates is a progressive country known for its high standard of living and its safe and family friendly environment.

The University seeks teaching scholars who hold a masterís degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in the area of appointment and who are creative and flexible. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. International experience and/or love of adventure are expected.

The Opportunity

The English Language Center is looking to recruit a small number of well qualified language instructors for Fall 2005. Appointed instructors (male or female) will be part of a multi-cultural team working in the English Language Center (ELC), a part of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The ELC provides language courses to the Universityís pre-baccalaureate students using an integrated skills, content based approach. Course materials are currently being prepared as part of a textbook initiative funded by the University. Instructors can expect an average teaching load of 18 hours (across two semesters) with classes that seldom exceed 15 students per class.

The Requirements

Suitable applicants must have an MA in TESOL/Linguistics, or an MA in a related field and have a minimum of three yearsí teaching experience, preferably at the adult or tertiary level. A recognized teaching qualification is highly desirable.

The Benefits

The Universityís benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the United Arab Emirates, housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and his/her family, educational subsidies for children and subsidized healthcare for the employee.

To Apply

Please complete an online application at www.zu.ac.ae and attach a letter of application and a current CV, the names and contact details of at least three referees, a statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy, a statement of scholarly and creative interests, particularly as they might apply to the Middle East, and as to how they might involve undergraduate students.