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franki · Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 9 Location: The Wilderness

Hi everyone.

Does anyone know whether you can apply directly to the UFP ESP at United Arab Emerates University in Al-Ein directly? Or, is it the case that you have to first apply to the UFP English Program, prove yourself and then apply to the ESP programme?

I am quite keen to go to the UAEU, and as I have extensive experience in teaching freshman composition, the UFP ESP program looks a good bet. I'd be really grateful if anyone out there has any experience of working at this university, and can give me some insightful information.

On the other hand, does anyone have any other suggestions for university work in the Emerates, teaching academic English/freshman composition?

Many thanks.

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Apply to actual posted positions. Be aware competition is tight; you'll likely need to meet their preferred qualifications as well .

BTW, it's "Emirates."

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Assuming that you have at least an MA + a few years teaching Freshman Comp, pay attention to openings at The American University in Sharjah. It is probably the most stable choice in a very unstable EFL environment in the UAE for the foreseeable future. That said, their preference is for PhDs in the writing program.

For the UAEU, watch their website, but I suspect that openings in the upper level/specialized courses will go to known teachers in the lower level programs whose jobs are being axed.

All TEFL programs in the Emirates are shrinking at the same time as pay and benefits are tanking. On top of this the government is coming up with demands that extra deposits be paid to the power company - no notices, but power will be turned off until you figure out the game that they are playing. (when temps are in the 40sC) The government has slapped another rent tax for current renters in many areas.

VS

franki · Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 9 Location: The Wilderness

Many thanks Nomad Soul and Veiledsentiments, and excuse my typo.

I had heard on the grape vine that the UAE were not going to be cutting staff numbers back so drastically after all, but perhaps these rumours were wrong.

I'll keep an eye on their job postings, and have a look at the American Uni of Sharjah.

Many thanks once again.

dragonpiwo · Joined: 04 Mar 2013 Posts: 1650 Location: Berlin

I'm in Abu Dhabi-it's been brutal.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

franki · Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 9 Location: The Wilderness

Many thanks once again. You are right, the Middle East is full of rumours.
I'll certainly look at NYU Abu Dhabi.