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The School of Architecture, Art, and Design at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Urban Design to begin teaching in Spring 2026.
The successful candidate should have:
- A completed Ph.D. in Urban Design, Urban Planning or Architecture from a Western-accredited institution at the time of appointment
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching urban topics at the university level
- Digital literacy in the commonly used software for Urban Design, with demonstrated application of at least two of the following (Certified instructors are preferred):
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for urban data analysis and design
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Parametric and Generative Design
- Active research agenda in Urbanism with a focus on topics such as emerging technologies, environmental sustainability, urban infrastructure, social inclusion, etc. evidenced by publications, presentations, or funded projects
- Ability to teach both design studio and lecture courses within a broad urban design curriculum
- Ability to work within a diverse student and faculty community
- Evidence of previous collaborations with government agencies or private industry in the field of Urban Design (favorable)
- Knowledge and experience in teaching Architecture courses and digital literacy in the most common software for architecture such as Revit and Rhino (favorable)
- Experience in supervising thesis research and projects at the postgraduate level (favorable)
Candidates will have evidence of successful teaching experience or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness and excellence at the graduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to meet standards for personal professional scholarship, and assist in student advising, curriculum development and other services to the program, department, school, and community.
The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health/life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, and other components.
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.
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