10. Teaching Assistant- Architecture

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for its Architecture program starting in Fall 2025. The role involves tutoring students, assisting in design studios, and preparing portfolios. The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, along with proficiency in architectural software and tools. Collaborative skills and experience in professional practice are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital fabrication tools and architectural software.
• Proven experience in professional architectural practice.
• Ability to mentor students in various workshops.

Responsibilities

• Tutor architectural students in digital and hand-skill workshops.
• Prepare student portfolios and assist faculty in assessments.
• Teach design studios and guide students individually.

Skills

Architectural design

Digital software proficiency

Tutoring ability

Portfolio preparation

Advising skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Architecture

3D Studio MAX

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Overview

American University of Ras Al-Khaimah, School of Engineering, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering invites applications for the position of Teaching Assistant in the Architecture program. This is a full-time position for Fall 2025, beginning September 2025.

Responsibilities

• An undergraduate / Bachelor Degree (B.Arch. or equivalent) in Architecture or Architectural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Fully experienced in architectural design and the application of digital software including tools such as Plotters, 3D-Printers and Laser Cutters, along with software packages to tutor architectural students and support their Fundamental Basic and Advanced Projects and Computational Architectural Design Studios. Proficient with software packages such as AutoCAD Architecture, 3D Studio MAX, and advanced software packages including Autodesk / Revit Architecture/Autodesk Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Parametric Architecture Design Studio, Computer Visualizations, Drafting Modeling and Rendering, and other media for production and presentation works.
• Willing to tutor and work with beginner and senior students in both Digital and Hand-skill Workshops.
• Knowledge in preparing student digital portfolios.
• Proficiency in teaching design studios and in working closely with students (in groups and one-on-one), with student advising abilities to support the department, school, university and community.
• Proven experience in professional practice of Architecture including working on major real-life projects.
• Willingness to assist the department faculty members in preparing and assessing student work.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering (B.Arch. or equivalent).
• Experience with digital fabrication tools and software listed above.
• Ability to tutor and mentor students across digital and hand-skill workshops.
• Experience in portfolio preparation and design studio instruction; advising capabilities are a plus.
• Demonstrated professional architecture practice on major projects.

Application Instructions

• Cover letter;
• Detailed CV;
• Portfolio with samples of creative work (Hand & CAD skills) in architecture & design;
• Copies of all transcripts and degrees earned (Bachelor’s degree in ARCH and above);
• Contact information of at least 3 academic/professional references with full names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Note that only those shortlisted for consideration will be contacted for an interview.