Visiting Assistant Professor | Interior Design (Spatial Design)

Job Description

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is seeking a highly qualified Visiting Assistant Professor with a
PhD in Interior Design or Spatial Design and a strong research profile addressing the evolution of the interior design discourse to join its
growing team in the Department of Interior Design under the School of Architecture & Interior Design. The successful candidate will
contribute to advancing the department's pedagogical and research agenda by integrating critical, theoretical, and experimental approaches
to the interior space.

The position requires a scholar capable of articulating and contextualizing contemporary interiors as
platforms for social innovation, creative experimentation, and cultural transformation. The ideal candidate will engage with emerging
paradigms of interiority-spanning spatial experience, material culture, digital environments, and human well-being-and translate them into
innovative teaching and research methodologies.

Candidates should demonstrate a proven record of academic or applied research
projects, publications, and interdisciplinary collaborations within the field of Interior Design or closely related domains. A passion for
mentoring students in speculative, research-based design practice is essential, along with a commitment to fostering dialogue between design
theory, technology, and societal change

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Successful applicants to the
position of Visiting Faculty in Interior Design should possess:

• A PhD in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Spatial Design
  with a focus on the theoretical, historical, or cultural evolution of interiors.
• A demonstrated record of research excellence
  evidenced through publications, exhibitions, or funded projects in interior design or spatial studies.
• Proven ability to integrate
  critical theory and design practice, translating conceptual investigations into pedagogical and design outcomes.
• Ten years of
  experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, with evidence of curriculum innovation and student
  mentorship.
• An understanding of interiors as socio-cultural frameworks for experimentation, inclusion, and
  sustainability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable Assets:

• International
  experience and exposure to diverse design education systems.
• Experience in supervising graduate research or leading research
  clusters.
• Familiarity with digital, immersive, or data-driven approaches to interior design research.
• A collaborative
  attitude and a commitment to advancing the department's speculative and research-driven agenda.

Priority will be given to
applicants with a Canadian Education background and/or Professional Practice in Canada


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to 12 credits per semester, including design studios and lecture-based
  courses in interior design theory, criticism, and advanced studio explorations.
• Develop and deliver courses that explore the
  historical and contemporary evolution of interior design thinking, connecting discourse to practice.
• Guide students in speculative
  design projects that investigate social innovation, inclusivity, and emerging cultural narratives through interior
  design.
• Contribute to the department's research agenda by initiating or participating in funded academic or applied research
  projects.
• Supervise undergraduate thesis projects and support the development of research-informed design
  processes.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to foster innovation and critical reflection within the School of
  Architecture and Interior Design.
• Participate in curriculum development, quality assurance, and academic events (lectures,
  exhibitions, or conferences) promoting research-led education.
• Represent the department in academic and professional networks to
  enhance its visibility and scholarly impact.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our eligible faculty enjoy
competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive Tax-free salary
• Generous academic annual leave
• Housing
  & Transportation allowance
• Annual flights for self, spouse, and dependent children
• International health insurance for self,
  spouse, and dependent children
• Life Insurance
• Children's education allowance
• Relocation/shipping
  allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Full access to campus facilities
• Research and innovation funding
  support
• Paid sick leave, Maternity leave, Paternity leave, and other leave categories as applicable
• Working visa and
  residence permit in the UAE for self, spouse, and dependent children