Teaching & Learning Specialist

Khalifa University is seeking a Teaching & Learning Specialist to support student achievement and strengthen academic support services in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on identifying learners who may need additional guidance, coordinating suitable interventions, and helping students develop the academic and professional skills needed to progress successfully. The specialist works with students, faculty members, and support departments, using assessment information and feedback to understand learning needs and improve the effectiveness of student programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress through assessment results, observations, and academic achievement data.
• Identify barriers to learning and help coordinate suitable support strategies for individual students.
• Assist with tailored interventions for students at risk and those seeking stronger academic performance.
• Collect, organise, and analyse student information to track support needs and programme outcomes.
• Help prepare academic enhancement workshops on leadership, critical thinking, resilience, and professional skills.
• Support orientation sessions, peer tutoring, and peer mentoring activities in line with programme guidelines.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and coordinating student tutors and peer mentors.
• Maintain accurate reports, communicate with stakeholders, and follow academic, accreditation, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, Education, or a related subject.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

The position calls for strong relationship-building, teamwork, organisation, and communication skills. A proactive and adaptable approach is important, together with the ability to handle student information carefully and work constructively with academic and administrative colleagues.

Employment Details

This is a full-time higher-education role based in Abu Dhabi. The postholder may also support related departmental activities and other duties assigned by the line manager.