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Leading private college in Kuwait is currently recruiting full-time faculty members as Music Instructors to start from late Fall Semester 2025.

Being an equal opportunity employer, it offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Music or any other related field from an internationally accredited university.
• Ability to work in a diverse, interdisciplinary, and fast-paced environment.
• Have demonstrable skills in oral and written English, the language of instruction and communication on campus.

Job Description

Faculty members are engaged in teaching, services, research and professional development tasks.

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Have a strong commitment to teaching excellence.
• Prepare teaching materials, maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught.
• Develop and deliver courses to students.
• Prepare class activities, quizzes, assessments and exams.
• Passionately support the departmental and college-wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality.
• Evaluate, monitor and mentor students' academic progress.
• Supervise and assist students in all aspects related to the courses.
• Guide, lead and mentor students in projects
• Engage actively in promoting the growth of the college and participate in strategic activities and events.
• Participate in departmental and college meetings and activities.
• Serve and support functional activities of departmental committees.
• Undertake any other duties as may be directed by the Head of Department.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Education
• Industries Higher Education

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Organisation/Company AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST Research Field Arts Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Kuwait Application Deadline 14 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM’s mission is to provide an interactive learning environment that facilitates the development of leaders who are committed to their culture, global ethical values, and professionalism.

AUM has become a landmark in the private higher education sector in Kuwait and the region through its curricula, its integrated and green campus, and a culture which embraces diversity and innovation. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2025 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #611-620 in QS World and to the Top 500 in THE World. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region rankings by QS and THE.

The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community by cultivating enduring skills for lifelong achievement through an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication, accompanied with cultural awareness that a liberal arts education provides.

AUM Liberal Arts Department (LAD) is recruiting full-time faculty members as Instructors for Music courses to start from Fall 2025 Semester.

Job requirements

• A Master's in Music or any other relevant major from an internationally accredited university is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Faculty members will be committed to AUM’s mission and its learner-centered approach by:

• Being involved in teaching activities related to specialization courses and other common courses relevant to the applicant educational and/or professional background
• Passionately supporting the college and departmental wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality

Job Description

• Teach Music courses
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, presentations, and assignments in collaboration with other faculty members teaching the same courses;
• Deliver student centered lectures through the effective use of available learning management systems (Moodle and Banner);
• Administer and grade formative and summative assessments and provide feedback;
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for students; and attend regular faculty meetings; and
• Conduct research and publish findings by adhering to the institution's policies.

How to Apply?

Applicants are invited to apply by sending the following documents to :

• Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photo
• Copies of diplomas and certificates
• Recommendation letters, if available

Equal Opportunity Employer

AUM is an equal opportunity employer. It offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, AUM is a diverse and inclusive environment. AUM campus houses cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

Organisation/Company AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST Research Field Arts Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Kuwait Application Deadline 14 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM’s mission is to provide an interactive learning environment that facilitates the development of leaders who are committed to their culture, global ethical values, and professionalism.

AUM has become a landmark in the private higher education sector in Kuwait and the region through its curricula, its integrated and green campus, and a culture which embraces diversity and innovation. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2025 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #611-620 in QS World and to the Top 500 in THE World. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region rankings by QS and THE.

The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community by cultivating enduring skills for lifelong achievement through an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication, accompanied with cultural awareness that a liberal arts education provides.

AUM Liberal Arts Department (LAD) is recruiting full-time faculty members as Instructors for Music courses to start from Fall 2025 Semester.

Job requirements

• A Master's in Music or any other relevant major from an internationally accredited university is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Faculty members will be committed to AUM’s mission and its learner-centered approach by:

• Being involved in teaching activities related to specialization courses and other common courses relevant to the applicant educational and/or professional background
• Passionately supporting the college and departmental wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality

Job Description

• Teach Music courses
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, presentations, and assignments in collaboration with other faculty members teaching the same courses;
• Deliver student centered lectures through the effective use of available learning management systems (Moodle and Banner);
• Administer and grade formative and summative assessments and provide feedback;
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for students; and attend regular faculty meetings; and
• Conduct research and publish findings by adhering to the institution's policies.

How to Apply?

Applicants are invited to apply by sending the following documents to :

• Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photo
• Copies of diplomas and certificates
• Recommendation letters, if available

Equal Opportunity Employer

AUM is an equal opportunity employer. It offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, AUM is a diverse and inclusive environment. AUM campus houses cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

Organisation/Company AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST Research Field Arts Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Kuwait Application Deadline 14 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

The American University of the Middle East (AUM) is a private university established in 2005 in Kuwait. AUM’s mission is to provide an interactive learning environment that facilitates the development of leaders who are committed to their culture, global ethical values, and professionalism.

AUM has become a landmark in the private higher education sector in Kuwait and the region through its curricula, its integrated and green campus, and a culture which embraces diversity and innovation. AUM is ranked #1 University in Kuwait as per the 2025 World University Rankings by QS and THE, making it to #611-620 in QS World and to the Top 500 in THE World. AUM is also ranked #1 in Kuwait in the Arab region rankings by QS and THE.

The Liberal Arts Department (LAD) at AUM strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community by cultivating enduring skills for lifelong achievement through an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication, accompanied with cultural awareness that a liberal arts education provides.

AUM Liberal Arts Department (LAD) is recruiting full-time faculty members as Instructors for Music courses to start from Fall 2025 Semester.

Job requirements

• A Master's in Music or any other relevant major from an internationally accredited university is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Faculty members will be committed to AUM’s mission and its learner-centered approach by:

• Being involved in teaching activities related to specialization courses and other common courses relevant to the applicant educational and/or professional background
• Passionately supporting the college and departmental wide activities and services with a spirit of leadership, commitment, accountability, and collegiality

Job Description

• Teach Music courses
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, presentations, and assignments in collaboration with other faculty members teaching the same courses;
• Deliver student centered lectures through the effective use of available learning management systems (Moodle and Banner);
• Administer and grade formative and summative assessments and provide feedback;
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for students; and attend regular faculty meetings; and
• Conduct research and publish findings by adhering to the institution's policies.

How to Apply?

Applicants are invited to apply by sending the following documents to :

• Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photo
• Copies of diplomas and certificates
• Recommendation letters, if available

Equal Opportunity Employer

AUM is an equal opportunity employer. It offers internationally competitive salaries, remuneration packages, research incentives, and professional development opportunities.

With faculty members and staff coming from more than 60 countries, AUM is a diverse and inclusive environment. AUM campus houses cutting-edge facilities that faculty and staff can benefit from such as Sports Center, Library, Research and Innovation Center, Cultural Center, and more than 55 laboratories.

Dar Al Salam Educational Co. WLL | Full time

Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait | Posted on 05/26/2022

1. Teaching up to 30 children with a variety of strengths and weaknesses in a self-contained classroom.
2. Help the child develop and maintain an optimum level of health and well-being.
3. Provide opportunities for the child to enhance his/her level of physical growth and development.
4. Help the child develop effective body management, useful physical skills, and the transfer of these skills from one progression to the next.
5. Help the child understand the concepts relating to effective and efficient movement; acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active lifestyle.
6. Develop positive personal and social development by promoting fair play, working together, and tolerance of individual differences.
7. Provide opportunities for every child to develop a positive self-image.
8. Preparing weekly lesson plans in a timely manner, submitting unit plans before each quarter and long-term plans in March to the Principal.
9. Undertake supervision duties as directed by the Principal.
10. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school as well as monthly school meetings and team meetings and in self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Support other members of the teaching team during short leaves of absence.
12. Administer tests as per the academic program.
13. Communicate with parents and school on pupil progress regularly.
14. Create a well-disciplined School band.
15. Plan and organize musical learning experiences through the development of daily and weekly lesson plans.
16. Cooperate with classroom teachers to organize student concerts.
17. Coordinate various events at school including National & liberation day celebrations.
18. Implement teaching strategies that integrate the curriculum as well as address the needs of students.
19. Identify the talents of other music teachers who can contribute to various concerts, events, and activities.

1. Participate in the mandatory afterschool extracurricular activity by providing band practice sessions to students.
2. Identify students for after school activities to provide individual instrumental lessons.
3. Teachers are also expected to participate in after school parental workshops and after school club activities as well as weekly school assemblies and all school events.

1. Abide by the weekly plans.
2. Implement a high standard of classroom discipline, pupil manners, and behavior both inside and outside the classroom and laboratory.
3. Meet the curriculum and developmental goals outlined for the year.

1. Create a well-disciplined School band.

We are looking for a Music teacher for an international school in Kuwait. The school follows the Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future education in Kuwait, the UK, or elsewhere.

With the school expanding into Secondary (beginning with Year 9 this coming academic year, and Years 10 and 11 to follow), they are in a period of growth and re-evaluating their approach. They are now open to appointing an experienced Teacher of Music, with the view and would consider promoting internally after a year.

Essentials
Music related Bachelor's Degree (UK-recognised)
Certificate of Education, Master's of Education or Qualified Teacher Status
A minimum of two years relevant teaching experience (Key Stage 1 through to GCSE)
An excellent working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
A proven track record of effective teaching
A secure knowledge of using technology to support education (experience using Google Suite is desirable)

Salary & Accommodation
The position comes with an attractive tax-free salary and a generous accommodation allowance. End of Service Indemnity (EOSI) is paid in accordance with Kuwait Labour Law.

Apply now if you are interested!