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Adjunct Faculty - Architecture, Architecture History, Graphic Design, Interior Design

Zayed University
United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emiratesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025

About the role

Description

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is seeking qualified candidate(s) for adjunct professor positions across several programs. New openings include roles in Architecture, Architectural History, Interior Design, Graphic Design. These positions will be based at the Abu Dhabi or Dubai campuses, with appointments beginning in January 2025.

The College of Arts & Creative Enterprises

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises offers a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (with majors in Animation Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Visual Art). It also offers Bachelor of Science degree in Multimedia Design, in collaboration with the College of Communication and Media Sciences and the College of Technological Innovation.

Candidates joining the college will have the opportunity to contribute to its growth and initiatives, advocating for innovative practices. 

About Zayed University

Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative institution based on an international model of higher education. With its campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the University prepares graduates to become leaders in government, business, civil society, and family life. The University expects its graduates to be competent in English and Arabic, proficient in the use of computing technology, and strong in quantitative and research skills. English is the primary language of instruction and administration; Zayed University is fully accredited in the UAE and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the US. The United Arab Emirates is a progressive country known for its high standard of living and its safe and family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a terminal degree in the relevant field (Ph.D/MFA/March). The successful applicants will have a record of excellent teaching and/or professional practice in the field and will be expected to be able to teach both introductory and advanced level courses. Candidates should be flexible and able to teach a variety of courses in their discipline. Candidates with teaching, research or professional experience in the local and regional context, culture and built environment are preferred. Classes will be taught in person and the selected candidates should be based in the UAE.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

  • Experience at baccalaureate-level teaching (preferred).
  • Dedication to curricular innovation.
  • A record of professional or academic accomplishment appropriate to their rank.
  • Substantial level of computer literacy and a good proficiency of usage of IT in education.

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide:

  1. a 1-page cover letter (detailing your educational and professional background, teaching experience, and motivation for applying)
  2. a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. a scanned copy of your highest degree diploma
  4. any additional relevant training certificates to demonstrate professional proficiency.
  5. names and contact details of three professional referees. (referees will be contacted to upload their references once the candidate passes the initial interview process). Please include 1) Name, 2) Position, 3) Organization, 4) Email address

It is also recommended that you upload any recent teaching evaluations.

If you are applying within a creative field, please consider uploading your portolio or relevant supporting documents. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

Please note that Zayed University hires at current rank.

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