Teaching Fellow for Foundation (Social Sciences, Business and Law)

Overview

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Foundation Year Teaching Fellow to join the Birmingham International Academy at its campus in Dubai. This fixed-term, full-time position involves teaching integrated undergraduate degrees in Economics and Business Management. The appointee will deliver modules in the business pathway, including Economics, Quantitative Methods, Business and the Market, and Introduction to Business and Management.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a higher degree in a business and economics-related subject and possess extensive experience teaching these subjects within higher education. Candidates need demonstrated experience in teaching and supporting students at the university foundation level, along with a proven record of curriculum design and development in these academic areas.

Additional qualifications include the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality module materials and teach large student cohorts with effective classroom management. Candidates must be able to build professional relationships with students, including those under 18 and vulnerable adults. Furthermore, applicants should have experience identifying and addressing learning gaps in numeracy and quantitative reasoning, as well as developing targeted academic support strategies to enhance student attainment and retention. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required, alongside comprehensive knowledge of higher education teaching practices and innovative delivery techniques.

What you get

The role is offered as a full-time, fixed-term contract based on site in Dubai, with a competitive salary.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-16.