Associate Professor - Art History

Zayed University

Location

United Arab Emirates

Open Date

Mar 07, 2024

Description

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises seeks qualified candidates to teach in Art History with an appointment beginning August 2024.

The successful applicant will teach a variety of Art History courses, including introductory survey courses, upper-division specialized courses in contemporary art and design, design history, curatorial and museum studies, and courses related to the art of the MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) region. Candidates with an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to teaching art history are desirable, as are those with expertise in the area of culture and heritage of the Gulf Region, Islamic art and architecture, Middle Eastern art, or related fields. Curating or Museum Studies are also strongly desired areas.

The College of Art and Creative Enterprises (CACE)

CACE offers students a Bachelor of Arts in the following BFA degrees: Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Visual Arts, as well as a shared BA in Multimedia Design. Additionally, we offer a minor in Curatorial Studies. CACE 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 creative ideas while contributing to national initiatives in the culture of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The College works closely with faculty in other university disciplines, such as the majors in Multi-Media Design, Emirati Studies, and the MA in Museum Studies. We have received Substantial Equivalency from the National Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) for our academic programs. Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and initiatives of the college that will advocate innovative practice and research.

About Zayed University

Are you passionate about higher education and committed to fostering teaching, research, and service excellence? Do you aspire to be part of a vibrant, diverse academic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and academic and research excellence? If so, Zayed University invites you to explore exciting faculty opportunities that will allow you to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of leaders.

We offer comprehensive compensation packages that include a tax-free basic salary and housing allowance and a range of benefits for yourself and eligible dependents, including education allowance, annual flights, health insurance and an employee assistance program, subject to eligibility and limits as per ZU policies.

Discover your potential. Inspire the next generation. Join us at Zayed University.

Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Doctorate (or equivalent) in the appropriate disciplinary area that is or can be recognized by the UAE’s Ministry of Education. Experience with graduate programs would be an asset.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will make a valuable contribution to the development of the programs in the College through building relationships, liaising with the local industry, contributing to the Internship Program, and supporting an integrated approach to the curriculum. They will encourage students to consider their future careers within a local, regional and international context and ensure they can take up this challenge.

In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to provide service to the College and the University, participate in the development, evaluation and revision of the college curriculum, and actively engage in research activities leading to the dissemination of creative activities and publications.

As well as teaching, the following are some of the University and administrative services expected from the successful candidate: Advise and mentor students; Serve on department, college and university committees as assigned; Curriculum development and coordination with other faculty; Reach out to the community and industry to instigate initiatives involving students.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

• A proven record of excellence at baccalaureate-level teaching.
• Dedication to curricular innovation.
• Commitment to a sustained pace of scholarship and creative activities (various funding opportunities available at the university).
• 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 University and the College.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to upload the following:

• CV
• Cover letter (maximum two pages)
• Contact details of 3 references (HR will contact referees after the candidate passes the initial interview) for each referee, please include 1) Name, 2) Position, 3) Organization, and 4) Email address
• A scanned copy of your terminal degree and transcript
• Your most recent two semesters of student evaluations of your teaching

Interview & Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. Positions will remain open until filled.

Please note that Zayed University hires at current rank.