Grammer Classic Arabic Language Instructor

• Teach Classical Arabic grammar and texts to non-native speakers, utilizing effective instructional strategies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with other language teachers to apply Arabic grammar practically in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities.
• Collaborate with Islamic faculty members to integrate relevant material and terminologies used in Islamic sciences into the curriculum.
• Conduct regular meetings with other teachers to ensure coordination and complementation of teaching strategies
• Develop and implement Arabic grammar lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and meet the diverse needs of students
• Provide feedback and support to students, including regular assessments and progress reports
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active participation, and engagement.
• Stay updated with the latest developments and best practices in teaching grammar in Classical Arabic and Islamic sciences through professional development opportunities
• Participate in faculty-wide events, meetings, and committees as required.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Other reasonable task assigned by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant filed with 6-8 years relevant full-time experience, 2 of which at a supervisory level. MA Preferred
• Strong understanding of Classical Arabic grammar and texts.
• Knowledge of Islamic sciences and ability to integrate relevant materials into the curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and faculty members.
• Familiarity with instructional technologies and resources for teaching Classical Arabic grammar.
• Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans and assessments.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to teach Classical Arabic grammar and morphology through authentic texts, enabling students to apply grammatical knowledge to reading and analyzing classical Arabic sources.
• Experience teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, preferably in academic or specialized language contexts.
• Formal training in Classical Arabic through a traditional, text-based madrasa curriculum, with solid grounding in morphology (ṣarf), syntax (naḥw) and rhetoric (balāgha).
• Experience designing, adapting or translating teaching editions of foundational classical Arabic primers, particularly in morphology and grammar, for non-native learners.
• Ability to guide students through Arabic scholarly texts in the Islamic sciences, such as uṣūl al-ḥadīth, uṣūl al-fiqh, fiqh and kalām, linking grammatical analysis to the technical terminology of each discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Arabic and English, including the ability to present and engage academically in Arabic; knowledge of other languages of the Islamic scholarly tradition, such as Ottoman Turkish or Persian, is an advantage.
• Ability to lead close readings of foundational classical works in Arabic and English as part of the College’s academic and public programs, such as the Ummahat al-Kutub Lecture Series; familiarity with Ibn Khaldūn’s al-Muqaddimah, including its treatment of language learning as an acquired faculty (malaka), is an advantage.
• Interest or experience in Arabic language technologies, such as Arabic natural language processing or AI-supported learning tools, and their use in enhancing Classical Arabic teaching.
• Experience in Classical Arabic Logic (Mantiq) and Rhetoric (Balaghah) 
• Experience in curriculum development to contribute to the Academic Arabic Teaching Series jointly carried on with Granada University. In particular, familiarity with classical curriculum employed by scholars to teach Arabic in the traditional Islamic education. 
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, with the ability to contribute to the Academic Arabic Teaching Series, a joint initiative with the University of Granada. Familiarity with the classical curricula used by scholars to teach Arabic within traditional Islamic education is strongly preferred.

To apply, please follow this link. 

Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates. Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter detailing their research interests and teaching philosophy, particularly in relation to Islamic and comparative educational leadership and policy analysis.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications.
• A teaching portfolio.
• Teaching philosophy.
• Research statement.
• Names of three references with their full contact information.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applications are accepted immediately for review. The successful candidate must be ready to start in the Spring 2027 semester.

The successful candidate must be ready to start in the Spring 2027. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.