Summary
United Arab Emirates University is seeking a full-time Instructor in Interpreting to teach undergraduate courses in Arabic-English and English-Arabic interpreting. The role includes advising and mentoring students, preparing learning resources, delivering instructional sessions, and contributing to curriculum development. Applicants need a relevant postgraduate degree, experience teaching consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, and native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English. Professional interpreting experience is an advantage.
The posting
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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.
Department
Languages and Literature- (CHSS)
College or division
College of Humanities &S. Sc.(CHSS)