University of Birmingham Hiring for Assistant Professor MA (Education) Learning and Teaching (Dubai) – School of Education – 58277 Job at Dubai Full Time

Position Details

School of Education

University of Birmingham, Dubai campus

Salary: Competitive

Grade 8

Full time

Location: Dubai, UAE

Closing date: 27 June 2022

University of Birmingham Dubai

Having established ourselves in Dubai International Academic City in 2018 we are now moving to a new and exciting phase of our development with the opening of our new state-of-the-art campus in September 2021. This post represents an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our long-term strategic mission in Dubai, the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai.

Job summary

The post holder would be programme director MA Education (Learning & Teaching), a postgraduate programme in the School of Education. For programme information visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/study/courses/postgraduate/education-learning-teaching-ma.aspx?utm_campaign=crunch-17088-pg-2022-international-coss-maedu-learning&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=search&gclid=CjwKCAjw9LSSBhBsEiwAKtf0nyTlm-lWxv8fE0dLrEnC3mLKLRRWwuXTvMQOP7GD7_Kz3dl4C1O11RoCSUsQAvD_BwE

The post holder would also be collaborative member of the Education team based in Dubai and would contribute to our teaching, research and external engagement activities across our suite of Education programmes. We are developing our research capacity in Dubai and we welcome interest from appropriately qualified researchers with expertise across learning and teaching. We have an extensive network of national and international collaborations and partnerships and we welcome applicants with both regional knowledge and international expertise. Applicants with experience in regional schools are particularly encouraged, although we welcome experience with any international curricula.

Our School has an excellent reputation for the knowledge and skills we develop in our graduates, as well as for producing research that answers important questions, stimulates new ideas, and makes a difference to individuals, communities, and societies. We are committed to working across our campuses to meet our linked research and education ambitions and to operate as one School on two sites. Colleagues joining us will be asked to make positive contributions to the advancement of research and teaching at our institution and to engage in community outreach and partnership with schools in the region and internationally.

Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) programme management and development (including programme/module review); (b) delivery of teaching and assessment; and (c) enhancement of the student experience and career development. Management, administration and teaching will involve coordinating and supporting activity on the Dubai campus and with external partners in the region, with extensive collaboration and liaison back to our Edgbaston Campus and with colleagues in the School of Psychology.

The role also requires flexible contributions to the wider university activity. Across all of our activities we encourage academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring collaborative working relationships.

Skills and Experience required

• Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications
• A strong teaching record at postgraduate level across a diverse range of subjects in education

• Extensive research experience and scholarship within subject specialism
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage teaching
• Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels

• Willingness to contribute to School/Departmental management processes
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
• Experience of championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation, policies, procedures are applied
• Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action

In return, you will receive a competitive package and be a key part of our expanding and ambitious University as we develop our international reputation and global footprint.

This is a full-time post, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The University of Birmingham is an Athena Swan Bronze award holder and is committed to providing a supportive work environment for our staff and providing equal opportunities in our recruitment process.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will take flexible working option into consideration during the process.

Further details relating to this position as well as our developing Dubai Campus can be found at http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai/work-with-us/index.aspx

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Dawn England (Subject Head for the Education Department, Dubai Campus: [email protected]), and/or Dr. Donna Dawkins (Head of the Department of Teacher Education, Edgbaston Campus: [email protected])

Valuing excellence, sustaining investment

We value diversity at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community