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Full-Time Faculty Position in New Media Design
RIT DUBAI


Date Posted Oct. 3, 2024
Title Full-Time Faculty Position in New Media Design
University RIT DUBAI
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Department Design
Application Deadline April 2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Visiting Professor
    Assistant Professor
    Associate Professor
  • Game Design/Animation
    Digital Media
    Design - Graphic Design/Illustration
    Communications/Information Systems
 
 

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.


  • The University is fully committed to equal opportunity at all levels without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, family status, or national origin. In addition, discrimination is prohibited on any other basis prohibited by law that applies to the faculty member’s employment at the University. As an American university, RIT Dubai will give priority to candidates who have substantial experience in American models of higher education.


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Human Resources
    Design
    Rit Dubai
    P.O.Box 341055
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
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  • careersdubai@rit.edu

 

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