Career Opportunities
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Vacancy Description
The University of Bahrain invites qualified applicants to apply for a number of Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Public Law, College of Law, for the academic year 2026/2027.
Recruitment Conditions
- Applicants should be Bahraini citizens.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, and a PhD from recognized universities in Administrative and Constitutional Law.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach courses relevant to the position across undergraduate levels, including courses within their area of specialization.
- Applicants must demonstrate a high level of English-language proficiency and have at least three years of university-level teaching experience in English in the relevant field of specialization.
- Applicants should have a record of publications in high-quality, internationally refereed journals, such as journals indexed in Scopus, in areas related to their field of specialization.
- Applicants must have at least two years of teaching experience.
Applications Must Include
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a recent personal photograph.
- Clear copies of the required academic qualifications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees).
- Work experience certificates, if applicable.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Certificate equivalency and accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where applicable.
Application Submission
Applications must be submitted through the University of Bahrain recruitment portal. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Applicants should ensure that all submitted information is complete, clear, and accurate, including a clear description of their academic roles and duties.
- Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.
- The University of Bahrain will contact shortlisted applicants only.
Vacancy Description
The University of Bahrain invites qualified applicants to apply for Teaching Assistant 2 positions in the Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, for the academic year 2026/2027.
Recruitment Conditions
- Applicants must be Bahraini citizens.
- Applicants must hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from a recognized university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), in one of the following specialization tracks:
- Track 1: Chemical / Petroleum Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree: Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Master’s Degree: Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Geoscience, Oil and Gas Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Candidates with knowledge or experience in key Petroleum Engineering areas, including Petroleum Geology, Reservoir Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Well Logging, Well Testing, and related oil and gas courses are encouraged to apply. Practical or industry experience in these areas will be considered an advantage and will be given preference during the selection process.
- Track 2: Instrumentation, Control, Automation
- Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Networking Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Master’s Degree: Control Systems, Automation, Industrial Automation, Computer/Network Engineering, Industrial Cybersecurity, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
- Practical knowledge or experience in Process Control, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, industrial communication networks, industrial automation, and OT/industrial cybersecurity is highly desirable.
- Track 1: Chemical / Petroleum Engineering
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach and contribute to scientific research across relevant undergraduate course levels.
- Applicants must be proficient in English in reading, writing, and speaking.
Applications Must Include
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a recent personal photograph.
- Clear copies of the required academic qualifications (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees).
- Work experience certificates, if applicable.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Certificate equivalency and accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where applicable.
Application Submission
Applications must be submitted through the University of Bahrain recruitment portal. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Applicants should ensure that all submitted information is complete, clear, and accurate, including a clear description of academic roles and duties.
- Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.
- The University of Bahrain will contact shortlisted applicants only.
Vacancy Description
The University of Bahrain invites qualified applicants to apply for Instructor position in the Department of Engineering, College of Applied Studies, for the academic year 2026/2027.
Recruitment Conditions
- Applicants must be Bahraini.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, and a PhD from a recognized university in Mechanical Engineering.
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach courses relevant to the position across appropriate academic levels within their specialization.
- Applicants must demonstrate a high level of English-language proficiency and have at least three years of experience teaching in English at a recognized university in the relevant field of specialization.
- Applicants should have published research articles in high-quality, international peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Scopus-indexed journals) relevant to their field of specialization.
- Applicants must have at least two years of teaching experience.
Applications Must Include
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a recent personal photograph.
- Clear copies of the required academic qualifications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees).
- Work experience certificates, if applicable.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Certificate equivalency and accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where applicable.
Application Submission
Applications must be submitted through the University of Bahrain recruitment portal. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Applicants should ensure that all submitted information is complete, clear, and accurate, including a clear description of academic roles and duties.
- Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.
- The University of Bahrain will contact shortlisted applicants only.
Vacancy Description
The University of Bahrain invites qualified applicants to apply for Instructor position in the Department of Administrative and Technical Programs, College of Applied Studies, for the academic year 2026/2027.
Recruitment Conditions
- Applicants should be Bahraini citizens.
- Applicants must hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in Financial Accounting and Economics.
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach courses relevant to the position across appropriate academic levels within their specialization.
- Applicants must demonstrate a high level of English-language proficiency and have experience teaching in English at a recognized university in the relevant field of specialization.
- Applicants must have at least two years of teaching experience.
Applications Must Include
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a recent personal photograph.
- Clear copies of the required academic qualifications (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees).
- Work experience certificates, if applicable.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Certificate equivalency and accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where applicable.
Application Submission
Applications must be submitted through the University of Bahrain recruitment portal. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Applicants should ensure that all submitted information is complete, clear, and accurate, including a clear description of academic roles and duties.
- Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.
- The University of Bahrain will contact shortlisted applicants only.
Vacancy Description
The University of Bahrain invites qualified applicants to apply for Teaching Assistant 2 positions in the Department of Biology, College of Science, for the academic year 2026/2027.
Recruitment Conditions
- Applicants must be Bahraini citizens.
- Applicants must hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences.
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability to teach and contribute to scientific research across relevant undergraduate course levels.
- Applicants must be proficient in English in reading, writing, and speaking.
Applications Must Include
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a recent personal photograph.
- Clear copies of the required academic qualifications (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees).
- Work experience certificates, if applicable.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Certificate equivalency and accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where applicable.
Application Submission
Applications must be submitted through the University of Bahrain recruitment portal. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Applicants should ensure that all submitted information is complete, clear, and accurate, including a clear description of academic roles and duties.
- Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.
- The University of Bahrain will contact shortlisted applicants only.
Vacancy Description
The University of Bahrain invites qualified applicants to apply for Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Computer Science, College of Information Technology, for the academic year 2026/2027.
Recruitment Conditions
- Applicants should be Bahraini citizens.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, in Computer Science or Software Engineering and a PhD from recognized universities in the following specializations:
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
- State of art fields in computer science and software engineering.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to teach courses relevant to the position across undergraduate levels, including courses within their area of specialization.
- Applicants must demonstrate a high level of English-language proficiency and have at least three years of university-level teaching experience in English in the relevant field of specialization.
- Applicants should have a record of publications in high-quality, internationally refereed journals, such as journals indexed in Scopus, in areas related to their field of specialization.
- Applicants must have at least two years of teaching experience.
Applications Must Include
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a recent personal photograph.
- Clear copies of the required academic qualifications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees).
- Work experience certificates, if applicable.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Certificate equivalency and accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where applicable.
Application Submission
- Applications must be submitted through the University of Bahrain recruitment portal. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be considered.
Additional Information
- Applicants should ensure that all submitted information is complete, clear, and accurate, including a clear description of their academic roles and duties.
- Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.
- The University of Bahrain will contact shortlisted applicants only.
Vacancy Description
Mohammed Jaber Al-Ansari College for Teachers at the University of Bahrain is in the process of offering a number of academic posts to suitable applicants at various levels (Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer /Instructor). For the academic year 2026/2027
Specialization
- Educational Studies (Primary Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Inclusive/Special Education, Social Studies Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment and Evaluation).
- English Language Education (EFL/ESL Teacher Training, English Language Teaching, Literacy and Language Education, Early Reading, Adolescent Reading, Language Development).
- Arabic Language and Islamic Education (Literacy and Language Education, Early Reading, Adolescent Reading, Language Development).
- Mathematics and Science Education (STEM Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education).
Recruitment Conditions
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience based on the academic rank applied for:
- Professor and Associate Professor: Ph.D. in a relevant specialization from a recognized university, with a minimum of 5 years of experience at the preceding academic rank in higher education.
- Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in a relevant specialization from a recognized university, with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in higher education or 6 years of teaching experience at the school level.
- Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, and Instructor: Master’s degrees in a relevant specialization with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Applicants must also demonstrate relevant teaching experience as follows:
- Senior Lecturer: minimum 6 years of experience, including at least 2 years as a Lecturer in higher education.
- Lecturer: minimum 4 years of teaching experience, including at least 2 years as an instructor in higher education.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arabic and/or English. Most teaching at the college is conducted in Arabic.
- Develop and review curricula and course materials in alignment with quality assurance standards and the needs of the education sector and the Ministry of Education.
- Supervise student teachers during practicum and field experiences, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate research and capstone projects.
- Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with university faculty, school teachers, and educational institutions to support professional practice and school improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to accreditation, assessment, program review, and other quality assurance activities.
- Integrate educational technologies, innovative pedagogies, and evidence-based practices into teaching and learning.
- Participate in academic advising, student support, college committees, institutional service, and community engagement activities.
- Design and deliver professional development programs and initiatives for educators and schools, including public and private school sectors.
- Candidate should have published articles in high-quality international-refereed journals (e.g., Scopus-indexed) related to the field of specialization.
Preferred Skills
- Strong teaching experience in higher education.
- Teaching experience in early childhood, primary, intermediate, and/or secondary education is highly desirable.
- Experience in designing and delivering professional development programs for teachers
- Evidence of scholarly research and publication.
- Ability to teach effectively in diverse learning environments.
- Experience in curriculum development and educational assessment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English and Arabic language.
- Successful supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Academic leadership and administrative experience.
- Experience with accreditation and quality assurance processes.
Applications Must Include
- Cover letter.
- Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV) including a recent personal photo.
- Copies of all academic qualifications and official transcripts (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees).
- Work experience certificates (current or most recent certificate must be issued within the last three months).
- Verification of the latest academic promotion (if applicable).
- List of publications and other scholarly contributions.
- Names and contact details of at least two referees.
- Copy of a valid passport.
- Copy of a valid Smart Card/CPR for Bahraini or resident applicants.
- Copy of valid passports for accompanying dependents (for non-Bahraini applicants).
- Marriage certificate (if applicable).
- Birth certificates for accompanying children (for non-Bahraini applicants).
- Certificate equivalency and accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain (if applicable).
- Any additional supporting documents relevant to the position.
Additional Information
- Please type your application neatly and clearly and describe your academic roles and duties.
- Any application that does not meet the requirements will be rejected.
- The equivalency and accreditation of the certificate from the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, if applicable.
- The University of Bahrain will reply to considered applicants only.
