Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language

Position Description

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language position with teaching responsibilities based at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus.

SUAD is committed to attracting a diverse faculty and encourages applications from candidates with varied academic backgrounds and international experience.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong interest in pedagogy, student support, and inclusive teaching practices.

Key Accountabilities

Teaching

• Design and deliver undergraduate French courses, primarily within the Foundation Year.
• Develop engaging, gamified teaching materials, assessments and learning activities that foster critical thinking, analytical reasoning, language awareness, and students’ ability to engage in autonomous learning.

Student Support and Academic Advising

• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.
• Support the development of students’ analytical skills.

Academic and Administrative Service

• Participate in departmental and university service activities.
• Contribute to program development, curriculum review, and academic governance where appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree/PhD Degree preferred in French as a Foreign Language or any other relevant discipline from an accredited higher education institute.
• 5 years of experience in teaching French as a Foreign Language preferably within the higher education sector.
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory. IELTS certification or equivalent qualification is an asset.
• Strong commitment to effective and student-centred teaching practices.
• Readiness and capacity to supervise and mentor students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural academic environment.
• Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset.
• Advanced pedagogical skills and proficiency in educational technologies and online learning platforms are considered an asset.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter addressing their expertise and alignment with SUAD’s vision.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• A personal statement - should not exceed one page and should provide concrete examples - outlining: teaching experience, teaching style and philosophy, approach to teaching French language
• Contact details for three professional references (email address and phone number required), including at least one referee able to specifically address the candidate’s teaching quality.