Academic Jobs (Assistant Professor of Digital Media) at American University in Dubai, UAE

About the American University in Dubai

The American University in Dubai is a private and non-sectarian education provider in UAE. It offers both the US, as well as UAE, accredited degree programs. The university has a total enrollment of over 500 students of 100 nationalities.  AUD’s multi-complex facility lies on grounds of approximately 1,300,000 sq ft (120,000 m²). It encompasses three academic buildings, a Student Center, an administration building, residence halls, a cafeteria area, and an open-air sports facilities. Although, despite its name the university has no affiliation with American University in Washington either with the American University of Beirut. The accreditation of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in AUD is by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC). It is one of America’s seven regional accrediting bodies. Above all, AUD also maintains an exchange program with the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA.

About position

The AUD is seeking highly qualified, caliber and experienced Lecturer in Digital Media. In general, the appointee will have to teach Digital Media in the School of Architecture, Art, and Design. He/She will be accountable for teaching and tutoring a higher level students. Furthermore, the appointee will have to guide, assist and supervise students in assessments and specific projects.

Required skills and qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts with a specialization in art, design, or equivalent terminal degree conferred by the start of employment.
• Experience in digital video production & post-production as well as in sound production & post-production.
• Experience in digital interactive installation and performance.
• Active and significant exhibition/professional record.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrate knowledge of software pertinent to the Digital Media field, including but not limited to Adobe CC, DaVinci Resolve, Ableton Live, and MAX.
• Strong organizational as well as writing and communication skills.
• A clear understanding of the history, contemporary practice, and theory of digital media and their relationship with other media. Also, must have significant expertise in digital technologies.