Photography Faculty: Studio Practice & Visual Arts

University of the arts sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts Sharjah invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Photography, delivering a comprehensive curriculum across analogue, digital and advanced practices.

The role includes teaching videography within Fine Arts and courses supporting Visual Communication, Fashion Design, Textiles and Interior Design, with emphasis on studio-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required in Photography or related discipline.
• Strong professional portfolio demonstrating excellence in photographic practice.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated expertise in analogue and digital photography practices.
• Experience teaching studio-based courses and practical workshops.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Knowledge of contemporary photographic practice and image-making technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Photography, Digital Imaging, Analogue Photography and related disciplines.
• Deliver a three-tier photography curriculum covering foundational to advanced levels.
• Develop studio-based learning experiences through lectures, workshops, critiques, and field activities.
• Guide students in conceptual development, portfolio production and exhibition preparation.
• Engage in curriculum development, programme enhancement and quality assurance.

Skills

Photographic theory

Studio teaching

Analogue photography

Digital photography

Videography / moving image

Visual communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Terminal degree in Photography / Fine Arts / Visual Arts

Tools

Darkroom techniques

Job description

University of the Arts Sharjah invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Photography, delivering a comprehensive curriculum across analogue, digital and advanced practices.

The role includes teaching videography within Fine Arts and courses supporting Visual Communication, Fashion Design, Textiles and Interior Design, with emphasis on studio-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.