Assistant Professor in Interior Design Engineering

Gulf University; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 20,680 - 28,200; Full time

Job summary

Gulf University seeks an Assistant Professor in Interior Design Engineering to deliver courses that are industry-relevant and contribute to research activities. Candidates should possess a PhD in a related field and have a minimum of three years of academic teaching experience. Responsibilities include engaging in departmental committees, supporting accreditation processes, and contributing to student recruitment. A strong background in teaching, coupled with professional industry experience, is essential. The role emphasizes leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Interior Design Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of higher education academic teaching.
• At least two years of direct industry practice in interior design or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-relevant teaching in assigned courses.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Support accreditation and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership capability

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in CAD and BIM

Effective communication

Education

PhD in Interior Design Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

BIM platforms

Job description

Assistant Professor in Interior Design Engineering

Academic Bahrain Full Time College of Engineering

Introduction

The Interior Design Engineering program at Gulf University aims to equip graduates with career opportunities through knowledge, analytical, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. The curriculum includes internships, graduation projects, field visits, and guest speakers, serving as a foundation for graduate-level study and professional qualifications.

Expected Qualifications

• PhD in Interior Design Engineering, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Built Environments, or closely related specialization from accredited institution.
• Combined practice in both academia and industry.

Expected Experience

• Minimum three (3) years higher education academic teaching plus relevant professional industry experience in interior design, architecture, or built environment.
• At least two (2) years direct industry practice.
• Proven university-level teaching effectiveness in reputable accredited institutions with diverse cultural environments.
• Experience in studio-based teaching, project-based instruction, assessment, and graduation project supervision.
• Demonstrated ability integrating real-world industrial case studies into academic teaching.
• Advanced expertise with CAD, BIM, and Autodesk modeling platforms in academic and professional contexts.
• Experience developing courses aligned with national qualification frameworks and international accreditation standards.
• Active research engagement including peer-reviewed publications, design research outputs, conference participation, or funded research involvement.
• Community service and professional societal impact project engagement.

Required Skills

• Leadership capability and teamwork orientation with effective collaboration across students, faculty, management, industry partners, and community.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability working within professional learning communities fostering innovation.
• Capacity identifying and addressing challenges affecting teaching quality and learning outcomes.
• Respectful engagement within diverse cultural environments supporting inclusivity and academic integrity.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Academic coordination experience including course scheduling, examinations, timetabling, and student counseling.
• Experience preparing accreditation documentation and quality assurance files.
• Proficiency with educational technologies, learning management systems, and digital collaboration tools.
• High motivation for program development and institutional strategic vision.
• Professional design or engineering body membership eligibility or existing membership highly desirable.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver industry-relevant teaching in assigned interior design engineering courses aligned with departmental objectives.
• Actively contribute to departmental, college, and university committees.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities with national and international collaboration.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach initiatives.
• Assist with program coordination including scheduling, assessment moderation, and documentation.
• Support accreditation and quality assurance processes through evidence preparation.
• Contribute to student recruitment, open days, and promotional activities.
• Support development of laboratories, studios, learning resources, and digital infrastructure.
• Contribute to extracurricular initiatives including workshops, competitions, and field visits.

Required Documents

• Application Form.
• Copy of highest earned credential.
• Teaching, learning, and research philosophy statement.
• Three referees' contact information (email and telephone).