Adjunct Visual Arts Educator: Studio Practice & Industry

Zayed University; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Zayed University invites qualified candidates to teach as adjuncts in Visual Arts. Appointments are based at the Abu Dhabi or Dubai campus, commencing August 2026, and require a terminal degree with a strong teaching or artistic track record.

Candidates should be prepared for in-person delivery and to secure UAE visa status; remote teaching is not available. Roles include teaching foundational and advanced studio courses, collaborating with faculty, and contributing to program development within

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the relevant field (MFA or PhD) recognized by UAE authorities.
• Record of excellent teaching and/or professional artistic practice.
• Ability to teach one or more Visual Arts subjects and engage with a university program.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more Visual Arts subjects (e.g., Art Foundations, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Video, Printmaking).
• Contribute to curriculum development and liaise with local industry partners.
• Teach in person at UAE campuses (Abu Dhabi or Dubai) and maintain UAE visa status.

Education

Terminal degree (MFA or PhD)

Teaching or professional artistic practice

Job description

Zayed University invites qualified candidates to teach as adjuncts in Visual Arts. Appointments are based at the Abu Dhabi or Dubai campus, commencing August 2026, and require a terminal degree with a strong teaching or artistic track record.

Candidates should be prepared for in-person delivery and to secure UAE visa status; remote teaching is not available. Roles include teaching foundational and advanced studio courses, collaborating with faculty, and contributing to program development within