Assistant Professor in Interior Design Engineering | Gulf University | College of Engineering

Job Description

The Interior Design Engineering program at Gulf University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Interior Design Engineering
position. This full-time academic role offers an opportunity to
contribute to a curriculum that includes internships, graduation
projects, field visits, and guest speakers.Expected Qualifications:

• PhD
  in Interior Design Engineering, Interior Design, Interior Architecture,
  Interior Built Environments, or closely related specialization from an accredited institutionCombined practice in both academia and industry

Expected Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years
  higher education academic teaching plus relevant professional industry
  experience in interior design, architecture, or built environmentAt least two (2) years direct industry practiceProven university-level teaching effectiveness in reputable accredited institutions with diverse cultural environmentsExperience in studio-based teaching, project-based instruction, assessment, and graduation project supervisionDemonstrated ability integrating real-world industrial case studies into academic teachingAdvanced expertise with CAD, BIM, and Autodesk modeling platforms in academic and professional contextsExperience developing courses aligned with national qualification frameworks and international accreditation standardsActive
  research engagement including peer-reviewed publications, design
  research outputs, conference participation, or funded research
  involvementCommunity service and professional societal impact project engagement

Required Skills:

• Leadership
  capability and teamwork orientation with effective collaboration across
  students, faculty, management, industry partners, and communityStrong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsAbility working within professional learning communities fostering innovationCapacity identifying and addressing challenges affecting teaching quality and learning outcomesRespectful engagement within diverse cultural environments supporting inclusivity and academic integrityStrong organizational and time-management abilitiesAcademic coordination experience including course scheduling, examinations, timetabling, and student counselingExperience preparing accreditation documentation and quality assurance filesProficiency with educational technologies, learning management systems, and digital collaboration toolsHigh motivation for program development and institutional strategic visionProfessional design or engineering body membership eligibility or existing membership highly desirable

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver industry-relevant teaching in assigned interior design engineering courses aligned with departmental objectivesActively contribute to departmental, college, and university committeesEngage in research and scholarly activities with national and international collaborationParticipate in community engagement and outreach initiativesAssist with program coordination including scheduling, assessment moderation, and documentationSupport accreditation and quality assurance processes through evidence preparationContribute to student recruitment, open days, and promotional activitiesSupport development of laboratories, studios, learning resources, and digital infrastructureContribute to extracurricular initiatives including workshops, competitions, and field visits

Required Documents:

• Application FormCopy of highest earned credentialCurrent Curriculum VitaeCover letterTeaching, learning, and research philosophy statementThree referees’ contact information (email and telephone)Any additional relevant documentation

Location: Bahrain