Summary
Arabian Gulf University is seeking a Professor or Associate Professor specializing in Learning Disabilities within Special Education. The role includes teaching and coordinating graduate courses, supervising Master’s and doctoral research, publishing scholarly work, and contributing to academic committees, program development, quality assurance, and accreditation. Applicants must hold a PhD in the specialization, have a Q1 or Q2 publication record, and bring graduate teaching, research supervision, and teacher-training experience. Listed benefits include allowances, travel and education benefits, health insurance, and paid leave.
The posting
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Candidate Profile
Responsibilities
1. Teaching and coordinating graduate-level courses in the Master’s and PhD programs in Special Education – learning disabilities specialization.
2. Providing academic supervision for Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations, and monitoring students’ academic progress.
3. Conducting scientific research and publishing in the fields of Special Education, – learning disabilities, and related areas.
4. Developing and maintaining an active research agenda through scholarly publications, participation in academic conferences, and establishing research collaborations.
5. Participating in academic and administrative committees at the program, department, college, and university levels.
6. Contributing to the development of academic programs, quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
7. Providing academic, community, and professional services and consultations related to the field of specialization
Qualification
1. A PhD in Special Education – Learning Disabilities specialization – from a recognized university.
2. A documented publication record in Q1 or Q2 journals in the field of specialization .
3. Teaching experience in graduate-level programs.
4. Experience in supervising Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
5. Experience in academic program development, quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
6. Experience in training pre-service and in-service teachers.
7. Ability to establish research collaborations and participate in academic and community activities related to the field of specialization.
Job Notes
Financial Allowances
· Housing allowance.
· Transportation allowance.
· Cost of living allowance.
· Leadership/administrative allowance (if applicable depending on the position).
· Annual increment.
Travel and Education Benefits
· A minimum of five travel tickets per year.
· Education for children within the Kingdom of Bahrain only.
· 50% of baggage transportation costs for international recruitment.
Insurance
· Health insurance for the employee.
· Life insurance (optional).
Leave
· 60 days of paid annual leave.
· 30 days of paid sick leave per year.
· Development and Secondment Opportunities
· Annual secondment opportunities:
· Secondment within Gulf countries.
· International secondment.