Faculty Position in Design Management | Visiting or Regular Assistant Professor Rank

The College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a regular or visiting faculty position—at the assistant professor level—in the Department of Art and Design. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and diverse learning environment with students from approximately 90 nationalities. CAAD has established a reputation as a leader in design education in the region and graduates have gone on to study at top graduate programs and have established themselves as experts in creative industries across the region.

All positions come with a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package inclusive of free housing and generous retirement contribution along with funding for annual return airfare, school tuition for dependents, and health insurance. Successful candidates are expected to assume duties in August 2021.

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in the Bachelor of Science in Design Management program. A PhD or MFA in Design Management or a related area is required along with a strong design ability as well as significant academic and professional experience. Candidates may also teach courses in visual communication, research, strategy, and professional practice. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: design management, design research, design thinking, strategic design, user-centered design, strategic communication, storytelling, innovation, entrepreneurship, and service design.

In addition to teaching, faculty are required to mentor students, engage in scholarly activities (which can include creative work, research, or both) and participate in service activities for the college, university, and community. Scholarship and research are important for the department and the university. Successful candidates will not only have access to excellent research opportunities but also generous financial support from the university to develop their scholarship. Applicants should have an excellent record of teaching and scholarship from a reputable university or the potential for developing such a record.

Interested applicants should submit 1.) a letter of application that describes the fit with this position description and provides the names and contact information of three referees, 2.) curriculum vitae, and 3.) a digital portfolio of scholarly/professional/teaching activities (as a single PDF file, not exceeding 50 pages, that can be downloaded without a password from Google Drive, Dropbox, or other file sharing facility).

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Applications received before January 31, 2021, will be given full consideration.

CAAD offers five undergraduate programs leading to degrees in architecture, interior design, visual communication, multimedia design, and design management, along with the Master of Urban Planning degree. The Department of Art and Design also offers minors in design management, film, illustration and animation, photography, and product design. The curriculum is based on the North American model with liberal arts and sciences integrated with professional education. All courses are taught in English. Web site https://www.aus.edu/caad. Samples of student work can be found at https://www.aus.edu/caad/department-of-art-and-design/gallery.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA, Tel +1 215 662 5606) since June 2004.

AUS is a leading comprehensive coeducational university in the Gulf, serving students from the United Arab Emirates, neighboring countries in the region, and around the world. In addition to CAAD, the University is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and School of Business Administration. AUS is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, family status, or national origin.