| Job Description |
One of the reputed universities in the UAE is seeking assistant/associate professor in Architecture Design / Digital Architecture.
The primary responsibility of this faculty position is to teach design studios and courses in digital architecture with an emphasis on teaching contemporary design processes, computational tools, and AI-driven methods.
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Teach undergraduate design studios, design communication (manual and digital) and other digital architecture courses in the ARCH program, focusing on design principles and creative problem-solving.
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Deliver Project-based studio courses combining hand drawing, physical modeling, and digital visualization techniques
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Supervise and mentor students across design and theoretical courses
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Develop curriculum and contribute to course innovation aligned with NAAB standards
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Conduct meaningful research and maintain a strong portfolio of published, peer-reviewed work
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Maintain professional practice experience through creative, built, or competitions, demonstrating engagement with contemporary architectural practice and digital technologies
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Contribute to accreditation and continuous improvement activities
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| Job Profile |
Qualification and Experience:
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PhD, D. ARCH, or Master's in Architectural Design / Digital Architecture from a reputable university (preferably Western-accredited)
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Strong portfolio demonstrating professional practice and creative work
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Track record of teaching studio and theoretical courses in architecture and related fields
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Familiarity with NAAB accreditation processes and standards
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Advanced skills include parametric modeling, algorithmic design, digital fabrication, and generative design leveraging artificial intelligence tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Dynamo, BIM, Adobe Suite, Midjourney, and DALL·E.
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Strong research profile, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
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Excellent English communication skills—written and spoken
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Evidence of service contribution at departmental, university, and community levels
Preferred Qualifications:
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Professional licensure or equivalent is preferred
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Experience with international/cross-cultural student populations
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Prior teaching or academic experience in the GCC/MENA region
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Demonstrable history of interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
Please forward the updated CV to: engineering@thodeti.com
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