Dr Asim Bashir EdD, MA, BA (Hons), SFHEA, DET, CELTA

Dr Asim Bashir

Dubai Campus
Teaching Fellow in English for Academic Purposes

Contact details

Telephone
+971 (0) 442 80732
Email
a.bashir.2@bham.ac.uk
View my research portal
Address
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai
UAE

Dr Asim Bashir is a Teaching Fellow in English for Academic Purposes at the University of Birmingham in Dubai. He has over 15 years of teaching experience, having taught the English language at various levels of education in the UK and Middle East.

Qualifications

  • EdD Doctorate in Education (University of Huddersfield, UK, 2023)
  • MA Applied Translation (University of Leeds, UK, 2012)
  • BA (Hons) Arabic (University of Leeds, UK, 2011)
  • Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2024)
  • Diploma Education & Training (2022)
  • CELTA (2011)

Biography

Dr Asim Bashir is recognised for his successful career spanning over 15 years in English language instruction and education. Holding a Doctorate in Education from the University of Huddersfield and Advance HE Senior Fellowship, his educational journey includes an MA in Applied Translation and a BA (Hons) from the University of Leeds. Currently, he serves as an EAP Teaching Fellow, Assessment Coordinator, and an Advance HE Assessor at the University of Birmingham in Dubai. He previously worked as a Lecturer and Academic Supervisor at the University of Huddersfield, UK (2020), and an EAP Lecturer at the International Aviation Technical College, Riyadh (2018) and the University of Dammam, KSA (2013).

Asim also has a proven track record in a variety of leadership roles, including as an ESOL Programme Manager at Leeds City College (2022) and an Academic Director at TVTC, KSA (2016). In these roles, he managed teams to develop and implement innovative language programmes.

His research interests include the use of technology and the integration of computer assisted language learning, learner motivation as well as collaborative and academic writing. Asim’s passion for education and commitment to excellence are reflected in his extensive career and qualifications and his dedication to innovative teaching methods.

Teaching

  • Academic English and Study Skills
  • Advanced Academic English and Study Skills
  • Advanced Academic Skills

Research

Research interests:

  • Education Leadership
  • Pedagogy
  • Technology