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Job Purpose

We are seeking candidates who are well-rounded designers with expertise in interaction design for the Academic Year 2025-2026. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to integrate principles related to areas such as New Media Design, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, UX, Experience Design, etc. design. Candidates should be qualified to teach throughout the curriculum, including proficiency in applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma. Ideal candidates will also bring diverse perspectives and experiences that contribute to a broader understanding of design and how contemporary social and professional environments are shaping our practices and understanding of the field. Expectations include teaching studio and lecture courses; participating in innovative teaching and curriculum development; rendering service to the university, and community; career advising and mentoring students; and participating in professional organizations important to the field of design.
Faculty on sabbatical can also apply.

Required Qualifications

• MFA degree in Graphic Design, New Media, Visual Communications, Animation or equivalent terminal degree.


• Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas of design: typography, graphic design, interactive design, user experience design, and 3D design.


• Teaching Experience.


• Professional Experience.


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Figma.


• Experience with 3D modeling applications


• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the RIT Dubai’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Application Procedure

Please email your application to careersdubai@rit.edu and include the followings in your application:

• Subject line must include your name and the position you are applying (Name – New Design Media)


• Cover letter detailing your technical/professional, teaching, and scholarship qualifications and achievements.


• Resume or curriculum


• Upload course syllabi with at least three assignments. (If available)


• Provide a link to 5 to 10 examples of professional work.


• Provide a link to examples of student work. (If available)


• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three


• Contact

Applications review will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information please visit RIT Dubai website at www.dubai.rit.edu.