Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor - College of Arts and Creative Enterprises

Zayed University; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zayed University’s College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) invites qualified scholars to apply for a full-time Visiting Professor position starting August 2025. The appointment is ten months and focuses on teaching in the Foundations sequence of the baccalaureate program, with opportunities for research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Candidates will hold a Masters, MFA, or PhD in art, design, or architecture, demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, and contribute to

Qualifications

• The Visiting Professor will teach undergraduate courses and engage in research or creative practice.
• Applicants should have earned a terminal degree and demonstrated curricular innovation.
• Candidates should be prepared to mentor students and participate in public programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational undergraduate courses in the baccalaureate program.
• Engage in research or creative practice and participate in critiques and seminars.
• Provide service to the University and College and contribute to cross-disciplinary dialogue.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Curricular innovation

Scholarly activity

Professional accomplishment

IT in education

Service to University

Education

Masters, MFA or PhD in art/design/architecture

Job description

Zayed University: College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE)

Location

United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi Campuses)

Open Date

Apr 14, 2025

Description

The University

Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative institution based on an international model of higher education. With over 900 faculty and staff serving approximately 10,000 students across two main campuses and satellite locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the University prepares graduates to become leaders in government, business, cultural organizations, civil society, and family life. The University expects its graduates to be fully bilingual in English and Arabic, proficient in computing technology, and strong in quantitative and research skills. The primary language of instruction and administration is English. Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the U.S.A.

The United Arab Emirates is a progressive country known for its high standard of living and its safe and family-friendly environment.

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE)

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises offers a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (with majors in Animation Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Visual Art). It also offers Bachelor of Science degree in Multimedia Design, in collaboration with the College of Communication and Media Sciences and the College of Technological Innovation. Candidates joining the college will be able to contribute to its growth and initiatives, advocating for innovative practices. CACE has received Substantial Equivalency from the National Schools of Art & Design for its academic programs.

The Opportunity

To meet the growing enrollment at the college, CACE seeks qualified candidates to fill full-time, multi-year faculty positions to teach in the Foundations experience of the baccalaureate program, starting as early as August 2025.

Why Join Us?

Situated in the dynamic cultural and creative hub of the UAE, Zayed University offers a unique platform for professionals in art, design and architecture. The country’s rapidly growing creative industry, supported by innovative design initiatives, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, provides faculty with exceptional opportunities to collaborate with local partners. As part of this thriving landscape, you can contribute to developing the UAE’s cultural and creative sector.

Qualifications

The Visiting Professor position is intended for a distinguished artist, designer, architect, or scholar who will contribute to the academic and creative life of the college for a fixed term. The candidate will bring additional expertise that may not currently be represented within our faculty, expanding perspectives across art, design, architecture, curating/museum studies, or other critical areas such as sustainability. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, engaging in research or creative practice, and participating in critiques, seminars, and public programs. The Visiting Professor will support cross-disciplinary dialogue, mentor students, and enrich the college through their unique insight and professional experience. The appointment is for 10 months, and applicants must have earned a Masters, MFA or PhD degree (or equivalent terminal degree) in art, design, or architecture - that is or can be recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

• A proven record of excellence in baccalaureate-level teaching.
• Dedication to curricular innovation.
• Commitment to a sustained pace of scholarship and/or creative activities.
• A record of professional accomplishment appropriate to their rank.
• Substantial level of computer literacy and a good proficiency of usage of IT in education.
• Willingness to provide service to the University and the College.