In-Person Art History Adjunct — UAE Campuses

Zayed University; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Zayed University invites qualified candidates to join the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises as adjunct instructors in Art History. Appointments will be based at the Abu Dhabi or Dubai campus and begin August 2026, with classes taught in person.

Candidates will contribute to program development, liaise with local industry, and help students prepare for regional and international careers, while maintaining excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Art History, Visual Culture, Design History, or a closely related field (PhD preferred).
• Record of excellent teaching and/or scholarly trajectory in the field.
• Ability to teach introductory surveys and upper-level courses.
• Experience teaching one or more of the listed Art History subjects.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art History courses in person at Abu Dhabi or Dubai campuses.
• Collaborate with local industry and contribute to curriculum development.
• Support student career preparation within a local, regional and international context.
• Foster the College’s vision and engage in scholarly activities related to art and design histories.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Scholarly trajectory

Course development

Industry liaison

Education

Terminal degree in Art History/Visual Culture/Design History

Job description

Zayed University invites qualified candidates to join the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises as adjunct instructors in Art History. Appointments will be based at the Abu Dhabi or Dubai campus and begin August 2026, with classes taught in person.

Candidates will contribute to program development, liaise with local industry, and help students prepare for regional and international careers, while maintaining excellence in teaching and scholarship.