Assistant/Associate Professor in Interior Design

About This Role

Location: Ajman University AJMAN, Ajman University AJMAN

Company: Ajman University

Assistant/Associate Professor in Interior Design

Location: Ajman University, AJMAN, United Arab Emirates

Company: Ajman University

The College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ajman University, has an opening for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Interior Design, starting Fall 2026-2027. We are looking for qualified candidates who can teach design studios, Construction details, computational design, BIM, and supervise graduation projects and postgraduate courses.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate with a Ph.D. degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a reputable university. (Terminal Master's degree holders with professional experience will be considered at the Lecturer rank).
• Teaching record
• Outstanding research/design and publications record in top journals
• Adequate experience in supervising student projects and thesis papers
• Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research would be an advantage
• Excellent record in community service and scholarly activities
• Design and construction experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses to students in specified discipline areas of study
• Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success
• Research, organize and manage instructional resources, courses outlines, and community networks
• Conduct high quality research/ design in their own field and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences
• Provide consultative expertise as a subject matter expert to the local industry through pre-approved partnership projects by the University
• Ensure a respectful and culturally sensitive learning environment in all college focused activities
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the organization and community
• Motivate and inspire confidence in others (students and colleagues) to overcome limitations to personal growth and success
• Actively seek out methods, procedures and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives
• Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Familiarity with the “Credit Hour” academic system
• Ability to supervise student work
• Ability to provide academic advising for students
• Ability to conduct independent research/design and publish in reputable journals and conferences
• Ability to work effectively with diverse team members
• Knowledge of academic program planning and implementation