Instructor in Languages

United Arab Emirates University

Job Description

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Interpreting (Arabic/English and vice versa). The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and student development. The instructor will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in interpreting, with a focus on Arabic-English and English-Arabic language pairs. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, active student engagement, and academic advising. Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in interpreting (Arabic/English and vice versa).
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Select and prepare appropriate teaching and learning resources.
• Plan and deliver well-organized, effective instructional sessions.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students’ interests, diverse cultural backgrounds, and learning needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications:

• A relevant postgraduate degree in Translation, Interpreting, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Professional experience as an interpreter is an advantage.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A cover letter
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A list of courses taught

Minimum Qualification

• A relevant postgraduate degree in Translation, Interpreting, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Professional experience as an interpreter is an advantage.

Preferred Qualification

• A relevant postgraduate degree in Translation, Interpreting, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Professional experience as an interpreter is an advantage.

Close Date

2026-05-28

Department

Languages and Literature- (CHSS)

Grade

25

Posting Number

5084

Position Number

328900

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