Assistant Instructor (UAE Nationals Only)

Ajman University; Asia; On-site; PEN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University is seeking an Assistant Instructor in Architecture / Architectural Engineering to support teaching, laboratories, accreditation, and departmental administration. The role requires a solid foundation in architectural design and technology, with proficiency in CAD and digital design workflows.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in architecture or architectural engineering (Master's preferred) and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering from a recognized university; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional/practical experience in architecture or related field.
• Strong proficiency in CAD and drafting software.
• Familiarity with AI tools used in architecture and education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms, studios, laboratories, and instructional settings.
• Support teaching and learning, both in and out of class.
• Guide students in architectural design, CAD, and computational design activities.
• Provide academic advising and support for workshops and tutorials.
• Assist with course files, documentation, and quality assurance activities.
• Support AI and computational design labs and related software.

Skills

CAD & drafting software

Computational design

AI tools for architecture

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Digital design tools

AI tools in education

Job description

Assistant Instructor – Architecture / Architectural Engineering

Position Summary

The Assistant Instructor will support the teaching, academic, laboratory, accreditation, and administrative activities of the Department of Architecture / Architectural Engineering. The position requires a strong foundation in architectural design and technology, proficiency in computational design and computer-aided design and drafting, and familiarity with contemporary AI tools used in architectural practice and education.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering from a recognized university. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional/practical experience in architecture, architectural engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software.
• Strong skills in computational and digital design software and workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools relevant to architecture, design, visualization, and related applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty members and students in an academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Student Support

• Assist faculty members and students in the classroom, studios, laboratories, and other instructional settings.
• Provide support to faculty members and students inside and outside the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process.
• Assist students with architectural design, digital modeling, CAD, computational design, and related academic activities.
• Provide academic guidance and advising to students as assigned.
• Support student learning activities, workshops, tutorials, and other instructional initiatives.

Course and Quality Assurance Support

• Assist faculty members in preparing, organizing, and maintaining course files and supporting documentation.
• Support the department's continuous quality improvement and development activities.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining data and evidence required for academic quality assurance and accreditation.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of teaching materials, exercises, tutorials, and digital resources.

Computational Design and AI Support

• Assist in the operation and day-to-day activities of the Computational Design Laboratory.
• Provide technical support to students and faculty in computational design, digital fabrication, CAD, and related software.
• Support workshops and training sessions involving computational design and emerging digital technologies.
• Assist students and faculty in the appropriate use of AI tools for architectural design, visualization, presentation, and related academic applications.
• Help maintain software, equipment, digital resources, and laboratory documentation.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental administrative activities as assigned.
• Support student registration, academic advising, events, workshops, exhibitions, and other departmental activities when required.
• Prepare reports, records, and other documents as requested by the Department Head or Dean.
• Perform other academic, technical, and administrative duties appropriate to the position and as assigned by the Department Head or Dean.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong architectural/engineering design and technical skills.
• Proficiency in CAD, computational design, and digital design tools.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted architectural design and visualization tools.
• Strong student-support and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to academic quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a dynamic academic environment.