Design Lecturer & Industry Mentor (Remote-Eligible)

Curtindubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 216,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Health insurance

Annual air ticket

Annual leave

Gratuity benefits

Transport reimbursement

Staff discounts

Job summary

Curtin Dubai invites applications for a Design Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching across design disciplines, developing engaging curricula and assessing student work while keeping pace with industry trends. The role emphasizes creativity, critical thinking and practical proficiency to prepare graduates for professional practice.

This full-time, on-campus position seeks a strong mentor and active collaborator with industry partners, contributing to curriculum development, scholarship, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Design or near completion from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of undergraduate teaching experience with demonstrated excellence.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and design tools such as Sketch or Figma.
• Ability to develop rapport with diverse student cohorts and adapt to multiple learning contexts.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development in design education.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, workshops and seminars in design subjects.
• Assess examinations, quizzes, assignments and projects in line with academic requirements.
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to support student learning.
• Maintain regular consultation hours and offer mentoring to students.
• Contribute to teaching quality improvements and unit-level administrative duties.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders and industry partners.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Communication

Industry awareness

Collaborative working

Education

Doctoral degree in Design

Master’s degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Figma

Job description

Curtin Dubai invites applications for a Design Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching across design disciplines, developing engaging curricula and assessing student work while keeping pace with industry trends. The role emphasizes creativity, critical thinking and practical proficiency to prepare graduates for professional practice.

This full-time, on-campus position seeks a strong mentor and active collaborator with industry partners, contributing to curriculum development, scholarship, and