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Adjunct Instructors - Visual Communication

The Visual Communication program is designed to educate and to develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. Emphasis is placed on the development of the thinking process and the ability to solve design problems creatively. Students learn the principles, practical applications, and methodologies used in completing competent and creative design solutions.

The Department of Visual Communication invites qualified applicants for an opening in the following disciplines for Fall term (Aug 2008):

Color Theory
Free hand Drawing
Photography

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

A minimum of an MFA from a Western accredited university in Digital/Electronic Media
Practical field experience in digital media, multimedia design, animation, web site graphics, web design, digital video editing and/or 3-D graphics.
Experience and proficiency in teaching studio and lecture courses in graphic design
Experience with teaching with the current software packages
Experience in building and evaluating student portfolios
Ability to read and design in Arabic is a plus

Candidates must be able to demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness. Student Advising is also required.

Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.

Candidates must send an up-to-date CV, as well as the names and email addresses of three referees (preferably academics) to the attention of:

Mrs. Lily Kawmi
Director of Human Resources,
The American University in Dubai
Email: recruitment@aud.edu

No telephone calls please.

Please note that as AUD does not offer sponsorship with this position, it is more suitable for those candidates already resident and under sponsorship in Dubai.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.