Teaching Fellow Social Sciences,Business & Law Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Education / Teaching

Position: Teaching Fellow for Social Sciences, Business & Law
Main Duties

Teach courses at the Foundation level within specified subject area and within own area of subject specialism predominantly through allocated lectures and tutorials so that the teaching objectives are met
Contribute to the design of modules with other colleagues
Plan and prepare own teaching including guidance notes and handouts in accordance with the established objectives of taught modules
Develop an approach to planning and reviewing own teaching
Undertake full range of responsibilities in relation to setting exams marking examining invigilating and moderating
Deliver appropriate pastoral care of students through personal tutorials
Undertake personal professional development in teaching including self-reflection on own teaching using student and peer review feedback to enhance own teaching and learning processes
Undertake all administrative duties associated with teaching including tasks arising from regular staff meetings and other pathway role duties
Contribute to public engagement and open days activities
Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Teaching and Learning

Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching sessions in business Pathway related modules
Design and deliver teaching materials that address diverse learning needs and bridge knowledge gaps among students from varied educational backgrounds
Employ innovative and evidence-based pedagogical practices to promote active learning and student engagement
Assess student work in accordance with university policies providing timely and constructive feedback to support academic development
Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement ensuring alignment with programme learning outcomes and progression pathways
Undertake full range of responsibilities related to assessment including setting exams marking examining invigilating and moderating
Contribute to the design and development of modules in collaboration with colleagues
Ability and willingness to support with teaching and other academic activities across all Foundation and Undergraduate programmes

Student Support and Retention

Identify students at risk of underperformance or withdrawal through continuous assessment and early intervention strategies
Develop and implement individual and group support plans to strengthen students understanding of core business and economic concepts
Provide one‑to‑one academic guidance and mentoring to help students build confidence and improve academic performance
Collaborate with personal tutors student support teams and academic skills units to ensure coordinated and proactive student support
Plan initiatives and run workshops aimed at enhancing students mathematical skills and academic confidence

Quality Assurance and Enhancement

Monitor student progress and contribute to data‑driven evaluation of pass rates retention and progression
Engage in reflective teaching practice and contribute to continuous improvement processes within the Foundation Programme
Participate in staff meetings moderation exercises and quality review activities
Maintain accurate records of teaching assessment and student engagement

Collaboration and Professional Development

Work collaboratively with the Foundation Year team and wider academic departments to ensure a coherent and supportive learning experience
Participate in professional development activities and remain up to date with best practices in foundation-level education and student support
Contribute to outreach induction and transition activities to support new cohorts of students

Qualifications

The successful candidates will have higher degree in business and economics related subjects.
This is a level 3 Foundation post and the candidate should have extensive…

Teaching Fellow Social Sciences, Business & Law