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van_6000 · Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 35

Hello,

I would like to ask for some info, on university work in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

I am 45 years old, Greek passport (but English is my main language), a history Ph.D. from a UK university, and have worked both in the UK and Taiwan � although the greatest amount of my experience is in ESL in Taiwan (but no ESL certificates or qualifications). Also, I am married to a Taiwanese lady and we would be bringing two small pets.

I am trying to see if there may be any opportunities for teaching history or Political Science (taught in English) in Dubai or in that area.

If so, then I was wondering if it would be realistic to expect reasonable savings (nothing extravagant�I just don�t want to move there just to make ends meet-- although I DO hope we can have continuous air-conditioning, safe neighbourhood, and good medical coverage),.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Van

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

You could try www.higheredjobs.com.

van_6000 · Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 35

I just had a look there, Nomad. thanks.

However, it seems it is a job search engine (and so, thanks again because I am sure I will be needing it very soon). There does not seem to be any info on the issues I am considering. Like whether teaching history in English in a Dubai University is realistic? Whether the cost of living will be less than the salary (so I can have savings) etc.

Am I using that link incorrectly?

van_6000 · Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 35

By the way, is there any info in this forum or anywhere about the differences between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

I searched this forum but so far I have not found anything. Mind you, I am new here so I am sure there may be something I missed the first time around.

Any help would be most appreciated.

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

Since this is a forum for English language teaching, I provided the www.higheredjobs.com link because it includes a variety of university-level jobs and you stated you wanted to see if there might be opportunities for teaching history or poli-sci. You don't have a TEFL cert and your PhD is in a non-related field, which makes it tough to get a decent-paying TEFL gig. So it might be worth it to check out the link for jobs in your field and you could certainly email universities directly to see if opportunities for history professors exist. However, I think it's a bit premature to start seriously contemplating job perks, your potential savings, and costs of living in the Emirates at this point.

Iamherebecause · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:17 pm Post subject:

At UAEU I know people who teach History through the medium of English. Not sure exactly what they teach to whom, as I know them as friends rather than colleagues. UAEU is in Al Ain which is in Abu Dhabi Emirate. Look on the UAEU web-site for available positions. Salary and the general package are better than OK.

diodeone · Joined: 30 Sep 2011 Posts: 28

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

With the PhD you might try looking at Sheikh Zayed University and the American University of Sharjah.

With no EFL pieces of paper you are probably out of luck - most good positions require a related MA and several years of post grad experience.

Eisenhorn · Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 146 Location: HCT Land. UAE

CUD is looking for a history professor.

http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000713858-01

van_6000 · Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 35

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the help.

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