Teaching Assistant in Interior Design | Canadian University Dubai

Job Description

Title: Teaching Assistant in Interior Design

School: School of Architecture and Interior Design

Department: Department of Interior Design

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Dubai, UAE

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
 

With a faculty that contributes experiences in practice and research in more than ten countries, the international make-up of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at CUD is unique in the UAE. It brings together traditions and innovations from the east and the west, the north and the south, and seeks to provide the best of this broad cultural background in design, offering new views on the local context from a global perspective. 

CUD offers an environment where Canadian values of Higher Education meet creatively and complementarily with the local culture and academic higher education regulations. The School understands architecture and interior design as manifestations of social and cultural life in space. It conceives architectural and interior design as creative processes giving spatial forms to human values by organizing material and environmental conditions in the urban context; It considers that architectural design creations must provide inspiring enclosure for human activity and thinking to thrive. The School offers a five years Bachelor of Architecture and a four year Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, while it is expanding its educational ecosystem to shape a more comprehensive design landscape.

PROFILE– Teaching Assistant in Interior Design

The candidate is an interior design graduate who aims at developing an academic career in Higher Education. Driven by a passion for design education, he/she has strrong communication and interpersonal skills, is proficient in using educational technologies and software, can deliver at multitasking level while managing time efficiently. He/she shows excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES– Teaching Assistant in Interior Design

Teaching Assistants  support faculty members and enhance the educational experience for our diverse student body. The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in the academic success and growth of our students by providing valuable assistance in a dynamic and multicultural university environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborate closely with professors and instructors in the department to help plan and deliver effective course materials.
• Provide one-on-one and group support to students by offering guidance, clarification, and assistance with course content, assignments, and academic projects.
• Assist in grading assignments, exams, and other assessments, ensuring fairness and consistency in grading practices.
• Attend lectures, labs, and tutorials to facilitate discussions, assist with demonstrations, and ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Hold regular office hours to be available for student inquiries, offering additional opportunities for academic support.
• Aid in the development and preparation of course materials, presentations, and multimedia resources for lectures.
• Contribute to faculty research projects, literature reviews, data collection, and data analysis as required.
• Help with administrative tasks such as record-keeping, scheduling, and maintaining course materials and resources.
• Provide constructive feedback to students, helping them improve their understanding of course material and enhance their academic performance.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and active participation.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current with educational practices and emerging technologies.
• Ensure adherence to university policies and academic integrity standards in all aspects of your work..
   

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Successful applicants to the position of Teaching Assistant should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design (a Master’s degree is preferred).

Additional areas of knowledge/skills:

use of CAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite 

• use of laser cutting and 3D printing equipmenmt
• physical/digital archiving skills

Crtitical Competences

• interpersonal skills
• Accuracy 
• Punctuality

About Us

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 25^th in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2022.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.

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