Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Pedagogy

Emirates College for Advanced Education

a) Contribute to the development, delivery and continuous enhancement of high-quality courses with both practical and theoretical focus on early childhood development and education with a particular emphasis on Pedagogy, Curriculum and Assessment for Early Childhood Development and Education across pre-service and in-service contexts. This includes curriculum innovation, assessment design, and alignment with international standards and UAE frameworks.

b) Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in coursework, teaching internships/practicums, and research-based dissertations, ensuring high levels of academic challenge, pastoral support, and professional relevance.

c) Conduct and publish high-quality educational research in areas related to early childhood development and education, with a strong research focus on Pedagogy, Curriculum and Assessment for Early Childhood Development and Education, with evidence of (or potential for) sustained publication in reputable peer-reviewed journals and engagement in externally funded research activity.

d) Engage in academic service and scholarly leadership, including contributions to programme accreditation, committees, community engagement, and partnerships with schools and educational organisations.

Essential Skills and Experience:

PhD in Education, or a closely related discipline, with a specialization relevant to early childhood development and education, from an accredited and internationally recognized university.

A clearly articulated and active research agenda that contributes to international scholarship in ECE, with a strong and demonstrable focus on Pedagogy, Curriculum and Assessment for Early Childhood Development and Education.

A minimum of three years of successful higher education teaching experience, including pre-service and/or in-service teacher education.

Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.

Experience in developing or contributing to innovative, evidence-informed pedagogy and assessment.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated knowledge or research interest in Pedagogy, Curriculum and Assessment for Early Childhood Development and Education and contemporary ECE pedagogical approaches.

A record of successful research grant capture (PI or Co-I) and experience contributing to externally funded research centres or projects.

Professional experience in multicultural and multilingual environments, preferably within the Arab world or similar global contexts.

Strong organisational and project-management skills, with ability to lead or contribute to multiple academic initiatives.

Arabic language skills (reading, writing, speaking) are an advantage.