Regular/Visiting Appointment | Open Rank (Multiple Positions)

The College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for regular and visiting faculty positions—at the assistant, associate or full professor level—in the Department of Art and Design. All positions come with a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package inclusive of free housing and generous retirement contribution along with funding for annual return airfare, school tuition for dependents, and health insurance. Successful candidates are expected to assume duties in August 2018.

History of Art and Design ---

The successful candidate will teach a first-year course on the history of architecture, art and design along with required and elective courses that address the university's general education requirement in arts and literature. A terminal degree (PhD) in Art History or a related area is required. Candidates should have the proven ability to teach large-enrollment courses and a publication record appropriate to their rank.

Multimedia Design ----

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in the Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design program and/or the Foundation Year. A terminal degree (MFA or MA) in Multimedia Design, Digital Media or a related area is required along with significant academic and professional experience. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: cinematography, film/video production, editing, film theory, photography, beginning drawing and design pedagogy.

Visual Communication ----

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in the Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication program and/or the Foundation Year. A terminal degree (MFA or MA) in Visual Communication or a related area is required along with significant academic and professional experience. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, beginning drawing and design pedagogy.

Besides teaching, faculty are required to mentor students, engage in scholarly activities (which can include creative work, research, or both) and participate in service activities for the college, university and community. Applicants should have an excellent record of teaching and scholarship from a reputable university (or the potential for developing such a record, if at the Assistant Professor rank).

Interested applicants should submit 1.) a letter of application that describes the fit with this position description and provides the names and contact information of three referees, 2.) curriculum vitae, and 3.) a link to a digital portfolio of scholarly/professional/teaching activities (a PDF file that can be downloaded without a password from Google Drive, Dropbox, or other file sharing facility) that must not exceed 50 pages.

Submit applications in confidence by visiting

For History of Art and Design: https://tinyurl.com/HIST-17-01
For Multimedia Design: https://tinyurl.com/MUM-17-01
For Visual Communication: https://tinyurl.com/VIS-17-01

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2017 and continue until the positions are filled.

CAAD offers five undergraduate programs leading to degrees in architecture, interior design, visual communication, multimedia design, and design management, along with the Master of Urban Planning degree. The Department of Art and Design also offers minors in design management, film, illustration and animation, photography, and product design. The curriculum is based on the North American model with liberal arts and sciences integrated in a professional education. All courses are taught in English. Web site: https://www.aus.edu/caad.