Teaching Associate, Interior Architecture & Design (Dubai)

Heriot-Watt University; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Dubai seeks a Teaching Associate in Interior Architecture and Design to join the Dubai Campus. The role focuses on teaching across IA&D, developing courses, and fostering industry links while collaborating with UK campuses to enhance student employability.

Applicants should have a Masters degree (PhD desirable) and HE teaching experience, with fluent English and strong communication skills. The position is based at the Dubai Campus with English-taught programmes.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
• Teaching experience at Higher Education institution
• Clear communicator with good presentation skills explaining concepts well.
• Fluent (verbal and written) in English.
• Good working knowledge of contemporary practices across interior architecture and design.
• An ability to apply knowledge from scholarship or professional practice into teaching materials and methods.
• Willingness to develop independent/collaborative teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead or oversee the development of existing courses to support industry-facing practices and student employability.
• Teach Interior Architecture and Design across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Collaborate with colleagues at Scottish campuses to deliver high-quality learning and teaching.
• Develop strong links with industry and deliver student project work across campuses as beneficial to students.

Skills

Teaching experience in HE

Clear communicator

Good presentation skills

Fluent in English

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters Degree or equivalent

PhD (Desirable)

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Dubai seeks a Teaching Associate in Interior Architecture and Design to join the Dubai Campus. The role focuses on teaching across IA&D, developing courses, and fostering industry links while collaborating with UK campuses to enhance student employability.

Applicants should have a Masters degree (PhD desirable) and HE teaching experience, with fluent English and strong communication skills. The position is based at the Dubai Campus with English-taught programmes.