Visiting Professor: Interior Design & Spatial Innovation

Canadian University of Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Dubai is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Interior Design. This role requires a PhD and a strong focus on research, teaching innovative courses, and mentoring students. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and pedagogy, ideally with a Canadian Education background. The job offers competitive benefits, including tax-free salary and housing allowance.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Generous academic annual leave

Housing & transportation allowance

International health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to integrate critical theory and design practice.
• Ten years of experience teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.
• Understanding of socio-cultural frameworks in interior design.

Responsibilities

• Teach design studios and lecture-based courses.
• Develop courses exploring historical and contemporary design.
• Guide students in speculative design projects.
• Contribute to research agenda through funded projects.
• Supervise undergraduate thesis projects.

Skills

Research excellence in Interior Design

Teaching experience

Curriculum innovation

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Spatial Design

Job description

A leading academic institution in Dubai is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Interior Design. This role requires a PhD and a strong focus on research, teaching innovative courses, and mentoring students. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and pedagogy, ideally with a Canadian Education background. The job offers competitive benefits, including tax-free salary and housing allowance.