"Teaching Associate: Academic English Skills (0.5 FTE)"

University of Strathclyde, Bahrain – Academic English Skills team

Work location: Manama, Bahrain

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programs in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Since 1995, we have been delivering MBA teaching at our international centre in Bahrain, and we are now proud to have expanded our activities through the establishment of an Innovation, Research, and Education Hub in partnership with S Eleven Educational.

Our department

The Academic English Skills team plays a central role in supporting the transition of all Year 1 students into higher education study. The team provides comprehensive development in academic language and study skills for all Year 1 students across every faculty, supporting them to reach their academic potential at university. It focuses on developing key higher education skills, including academic writing conventions, effective reading strategies, seminar participation, presentations, and lecture listening and note taking.

The delivery aims to improve the accuracy, range and confidence of students’ written and spoken English, while encouraging reflection on learning and the identification of areas for improvement. It prepares students to meet the academic expectations of Year 2 and beyond. The provision is academically rigorous and designed to support students in developing the communication skills required for success within their chosen disciplines.

The opportunity

We are seeking highly qualified candidates with significant experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) who are committed to delivering high quality learning and teaching within a high achieving academic environment. The successful candidate will teach across the undergraduate provision and contribute to the ongoing enhancement, innovation, and academic development of the programme.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Patricia Taylor, Director of Year 1 Studies (patricia.taylor@strath.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 16 March 2026

Note: The title “Teaching Associate” used in UK universities may correspond to the Lecturer or Assistant Professor title in most Bahrain and Middle Eastern institutions, depending on the candidate’s qualification, experience, academic profile, and responsibilities held.