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Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language

Job Category : SUAD/Zayed Military University Project

Job Type : Full Time

Job Reference Number : HR-ZMU-FT-026-2026

Job Open Date : 2026-06-04 - Deadline: 2026-07-03

Job Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE - Zayed Military University (ZMU) Campus

Job Description

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language position with teaching responsibilities based at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus.

SUAD is committed to attracting a diverse faculty and encourages applications from candidates with varied academic backgrounds and international experience.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong interest in pedagogy, student support, and inclusive teaching practices.

Key Accountability

Teaching

• Design and deliver undergraduate French courses, primarily within the Foundation Year.

• Develop engaging, gamified teaching materials, assessments and learning activities that foster critical thinking, analytical reasoning, language awareness, and students’ ability to engage in autonomous learning.

Student Support and Academic Advising

• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.

• Support the development of students’ analytical skills.

Academic and Administrative Service

• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

• Contribute to program development, curriculum review, and academic governance where appropriate.

Qualification

• Master’s Degree/PhD Degree preferred in French as a Foreign Language or any other relevant discipline from an accredited higher education institute.

• 5 years of experience in teaching French as a Foreign Language preferably within the higher education sector.

• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory. IELTS certification or equivalent qualification is an asset.

• Strong commitment to effective and student-centred teaching practices. Readiness and capacity to supervise and mentor students.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural academic environment.

• Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset.

• Advanced pedagogical skills and proficiency in educational technologies and online learning platforms are considered an asset.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter addressing their expertise and alignment with SUAD’s vision.

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

• A personal statement - should not exceed one page and should provide concrete examples - outlining:

teaching experience
teaching style and philosophy
approach to teaching French language

• Contact details for three professional references (email address and phone number required), including at least one referee able to specifically address the candidate’s teaching quality.

For administrative inquiries: recrtuitmentinquiries.SUAD-ZMU@sorbonne.ae