Job Description

The College of Arts & Creative Enterprises

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with majors in Animation Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Visual Art. It also offers a minor in Curatorial Studies, and a joint degree program, a Bachelor of Science degree in Multimedia Design with the College of Communication and Media Sciences and the College of Technological Innovation.
The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises aims to prepare students to become creative leaders in the arts and related industries. Our mission is to provide student artists and designers with an opportunity to explore and develop their own creative ideas while contributing to national initiatives in the culture of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and initiatives of the college that will advocate innovative practices and research.

The Opportunity

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises seeks qualified candidates to teach as adjuncts in various programs in the college with new positions which are opening: Art History, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Visual Art (Drawing & Painting, Art & Design Foundations), Animation, Multimedia Design, along with an Art Foundations Coordinator, with an appointment on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campus starting Spring/Fall 2025.



It is anticipated that the successful candidate/s will make a valuable contribution to the development of the program in the College through forging strong relationships and liaising with the local industry, as well as support an integrated approach of the curriculum. The candidate/s will encourage students to consider their future careers within a local, regional and international context and ensure that they are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to take up this challenge.

The Requirements

Applicants must have earned a terminal degree in the relevant field. The successful applicant/s will have a record of excellent teaching and will be expected to teach both introductory and advanced level courses.
Candidates should be flexible and able to teach a variety of courses in their discipline. Candidates with expertise in fabrication lab technology such as 3D printers and Laser Cutting machines are highly desirable, as well as proficient on relevant software in the various programs.



Applicants must have a valid UAE residence visa, and will be required to provide a No Objection Letter from their sponsor.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

A proven record of excellence at baccalaureate-level teaching.
Dedication to curricular innovation.
A record of professional accomplishment appropriate to their rank.
Substantial level of computer literacy and a good proficiency of usage of IT in education.
Willingness to provide service to the College.

The Benefits

The University's benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E.

To apply for any of the open adjunct roles:

Please send your Cover letter, CV, statement of teaching and research, digital copy of degrees and transcript and a link to portfolio to hanan.algarni@zu.ac.ae with the subject heading: (Program area) CAA interview application.
Please visit our web site www.zu.ac.ae and click on 'Employment' to be directed to the recruitment website--you will have to register and search for the position. In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references.
In addition to completing the online application form, attach one document containing:
Cover letter
Current Curricular Vitae
Statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy
Statement of scholarly and creative interests
Sample syllabi
Copies of the terminal degree and transcript
The names and contact details of three professional references
Portfolio (10-15 samples) of professional/research work and (10-15 samples) of student work should be provided as a PDF, or hyperlink or reliable website, and sent through dropbox or wetransfer to hanan.algarni@zu.ac.ae and please reference the job title in the subject heading.



The application link on Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/162598

The review of applications will commence as soon as possible and will continue until the position/s are filled for immediate starts.