Associate Professor (PhD) Architecture Interior Design📣 Job Ad

About the Position

Jobskey Search is partnering with a distinguished higher education institution in Saudi Arabia, located in Dammam, to recruit an Associate Professor specializing in Architecture or Interior Design. This full-time faculty position is integral to a dynamic academic community focused on academic excellence, innovative research, and student development.

Role Overview

The appointed Associate Professor will be responsible for leading design studios, guiding practical projects, and maintaining international standards in design education. This role requires a commitment to both teaching and scholarly research within the fields of Architecture and Interior Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction and oversee design studios and laboratories, with English as the medium of instruction.
• Develop project-based learning modules and ensure curriculum alignment with NCAAA and relevant international accreditation standards.
• Engage in continuous academic research, including the production of creative works and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide academic mentorship to students, guiding them in portfolio development and final graduation projects.
• Collaborate with industry partners to integrate real-world design challenges into the academic curriculum.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A PhD in Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design, or an equivalent discipline is mandatory.
• Applicants must hold a PhD from a university ranked within the Top 400 (Shanghai Ranking), Top 300 (Times Higher Education), or Top 200 (QS World University Rankings) to meet institutional excellence standards.
• Professional fluency in English is required.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role is within a reputable higher education institution committed to fostering an environment of academic rigor and innovation.