Course Coordinator - Interior Design Area / Dubai

Istituto Marangoni Duba

Course Coordinator

• within the Interior Design area to join its academic team.
• The role contributes to teaching, student development, academic coordination, administration, and industry engagement across the
• BA and MA Interior Design programmes
• and related activities.
• The ideal candidate
• will hold a PhD, have at least 3 years of teaching experience in an international higher education setting
• , possess UAE Ministry of Education qualification equivalency, have proven professional experience in the interior design industry, and demonstrate strong academic, organizational, communication, and industry networking skills.
• Key Purpose of the Role
• To support the delivery and development of high-quality teaching within the Interior Design area, ensuring student progression, academic excellence, effective coordination across courses and tutors, and strong industry connectivity, in alignment with institutional and CAA standards.
• The role also requires strong familiarity with international industry standards and the ability to effectively transfer this knowledge to students through teaching, mentoring, and project-based learning.
• Areas of Expertise
• Candidates should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Interior Design and Architecture
• Lighting Design
• Visual Communication
• History of Interior Design

• Interior Design Research

• Digital Tools for Design
• Portfolio Layout
• Building Materials and Technology
• Furniture Design
• Creative Technologies
• Professional Practice

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Academic Delivery
• Deliver assigned subjects through a clear, student-centered approach, in compliance with CAA standards
• Prepare teaching materials in line with Istituto Marangoni’s methodological guidelines and the direction of Program Leaders in MA and BA and the Director of Education
• Coordinate among Tutors, collect and maintain course files and related academic documentation
• Carry out course coordination required to support teaching, learning, and academic development in coordination with Program Leaders of MA and BA
• Contribute to the academic and creative culture of the University through lectures, projects, events, and cross-school initiatives

• Student Academic Support

• Support student learning progress and monitor academic development, student experience, and progression
• Assess student progression through formative and summative assessment across the academic year
• Encourage creativity, engagement, and problem-solving through group work, field trips, and industry-supported projects in coordination with Program Leaders of MA and BA areas
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with students, lecturers, staff, and academic leadership
• Course and Project Coordination
• Monitor semester projects in alignment with MA and BA Program Leaders, ensuring cross-subject integration, academic coherence, and effective delivery in accordance with defined PLOs, CLOs, and overall program frameworks.
• Support the Program Leaders of MA and BA to develop and implement the semester framework across classes
• Facilitate alignment between Program Leaders MA and BA and tutors teaching within shared project structures in line with CLOs and PLOs
• Support the coordination of industry projects, ensuring clarity of communication, expectations, and timelines
• Maintain strong communication between tutor teams and the Programme Leaders of MA and BA areas
• Contribute to the overall quality, consistency, and smooth operation of semester and industry-based projects
• Industry Engagement
• Support engagement with relevant industries, organizations, and professional bodies
• Contribute to support opportunities for collaboration that strengthen the program and the University
• Support the development of projects and partnerships that connect academic delivery with professional practice

Educational And Professional Requirements

• PhD in one or more of the areas of expertise listed above
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in an international institution, at university level
• Education qualification equivalency from the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates
• Experience teaching students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and across diverse cultural backgrounds
• Industry experience in the Interior Design and Architecture field
• Experience creating educational materials and extracurricular activities that support curriculum objectives
• UAE residency preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and critical thinking and problem-solving attitude
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop professional networks within the Interior Design industry