Sociology Professor jobs in United States

Grade: 8

School: School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

FTE and working pattern: 1FTE Full time 35 hrs per week

Location: Dubai Campus

The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society offers multidisciplinary research and teaching in areas critical to economic development and societal equity. In Dubai we teach civil engineering, architectural engineering, architecture, construction management and quantity surveying. Our programmes hold accreditation from professional bodies, ensuring excellent employment prospects.

The Architecture programme at Heriot‑Watt University, based in Dubai, provides a UK‑recognised curriculum aligned with RIBA Part 1 criteria. From September 2025 a RIBA Part 2 Master of Architecture will be added. The programme focuses on contextual design and contemporary issues, supported by an international staff network and links to practice.

Heriot‑Watt University seeks an Assistant Professor in Architecture. The role is based in Dubai but engages with a global team.

• Develop and lead an innovative postgraduate architectural design studio on the new Master of Architecture programme and contribute to the BA Hons Architecture programme.
• Contribute to design and delivery of curriculum, developing courses appropriate to expertise.
• Work with the Global Head of Discipline to explore new courses and learning methods aligned with RIBA criteria.
• Design, prepare and develop learning materials to meet learning outcomes.
• Undertake scholarly activity related to curriculum delivery and maintain subject expertise.
• Provide effective well‑documented and timely feedback to students.
• Contribute to quality assurance and course monitoring across the programme.
• Provide pastoral support recognising diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Stay abreast of developments in architecture education and reflect in teaching methods.
• Develop further opportunities for student placements, internships and mentoring.
• Conduct assessment and moderation across the discipline area.

• Carry out self‑managed scholarly activity and contribute professionally.
• Continue professional development through CPD and membership of RIBA/ARB or international professional bodies.
• Exhibit design work, publish student outputs and enter work for awards.
• Contribute technical and research expertise to live and research projects.

• Undertake administrative tasks for programme planning, examinations, boards, and course development.
• Provide academic leadership in core areas of design, construction, technology, history and theory.
• Participate fully in admissions and selection processes.
• Promote and market programmes to achieve recruitment targets.
• Participate in relevant committees.

• Postgraduate degree in Architecture (RIBA, ARB, NAAB or other recognised accreditation).
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree.
• In‑depth knowledge of the profession and discipline, including academic and professional experience.
• Evidence of creative design pedagogy and critical design approach demonstrated in student outputs.
• Evidence of ability to teach postgraduate design thesis studio and related courses.
• Evidence of delivering innovation through teaching or professional practice.
• Expertise in delivering courses in an additional area: Architectural Representation, History and Theory, Professional Practice, Construction and Technology, Research Methods, Sustainability in Design.
• Good working knowledge of digital technologies such as Rhino, Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, Grasshopper.
• Understanding of the RIBA educational framework and experience teaching or learning on a RIBA‑validated course or international equivalent.
• Ability to lead a small team across disciplines and work independently or as part of a team.
• Clear research interest aligned with the programme and research institutes.
• Demonstrable oral, drawn representation and written communication skills.

• RIBA Part 3 qualification.
• Fellow or Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
• Ability to run a real design student project from inception to completion.
• Local knowledge of UAE regulatory codes.
• Relevant experience teaching and working as a professional architect.
• Enthusiasm for novel pedagogical approaches.
• Understanding and experience of the RIBA Educational framework.

Our courses run during the day, evenings and Saturdays. Applications will be assessed on essential criteria; job description is not exhaustive.

Applicants must submit: a cover letter, a CV, and a portfolio evidencing design studio teaching, via the Heriot‑Watt online recruitment system.

Note: The appointment is conditional upon successful completion of Labour and Immigration formalities, degree attestation and equivalency.