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Canadian University Dubai, a duly licensed and accredited higher education institution by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates, hereby announces that its sole legal and physical campus is located in the Emirate of Dubai, and that it has no branches within or outside the United Arab Emirates.
French Communication Part Time Faculty
Full – Job Description
Canadian University Dubai invites applications for a part-time faculty position in French within the General Education and Languages Department for the Fall Semester 2026–27. The Department seeks a qualified and student-centred academic with strong teaching capability, experience in language instruction, and the ability to contribute to the delivery of high-quality general education and language courses.
The successful candidate will teach Practical French Communication course offered as part of the University’s General Education and Languages provision. The role requires an engaging and practical approach to language teaching, with a focus on student participation, communicative competence, cultural awareness, and effective learning outcomes.
The appointed candidate will be expected to support course delivery, assessment, student feedback, and the continuous improvement of French language teaching at the University.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach part-time French language courses at undergraduate level.
Prepare and deliver engaging lessons that support language acquisition and student confidence.
Develop and use appropriate teaching materials, activities, and assessments.
Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Support student learning through consultation, guidance, and academic support.
Contribute to course coordination, where required.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
Ensure that course delivery aligns with approved syllabi, learning outcomes, and university standards.
Contribute to a collegial, inclusive, and professionally engaged teaching environment.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree or PhD in French, French Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, Translation, Modern Languages, or a closely related field.
Native or near-native proficiency in French.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Experience teaching French as a foreign or second language.
Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
Commitment to student-centred teaching and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD in a relevant field.
Previous teaching experience in higher education.
Experience teaching French to non-native speakers in multicultural learning environments.
Familiarity with communicative and task-based language teaching approaches.
Experience with technology-enhanced learning, digital language platforms, or blended teaching.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations or peer feedback.
Ability to contribute to wider language, culture, or general education activities.
Areas of Teaching
Applicants should submit:
A cover letter indicating their suitability for the role.
A detailed curriculum vitae.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, where available.
Copies of relevant qualifications.
Names and contact details of three professional referees.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
About Canadian University Dubai
Established in 2006, Canadian University Dubai is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region. CUD is QS ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, number 1 in Dubai, and 21st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.
Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. The campus offers laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, dining and entertainment options, and more.
Located in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, CUD offers a diverse and multicultural academic environment with outstanding professional, lifestyle, and employment opportunities.
Why Join CUD?
Canadian University Dubai offers an attractive academic environment in the heart of Dubai, combining Canadian educational values with the energy and opportunity of the UAE’s higher education sector. Faculty members join a diverse, international university community with a strong institutional focus on academic excellence, innovation, inclusion, and student success.
Equal Opportunity
Canadian University Dubai is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive academic environment. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the University.
About Us
Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21 st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.
Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!
With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.
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