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 discipline of Graphic Design beginning in Fall 2008 ( August ).

Ideally, the successful candidate will have: A minimum of an MFA from a Western accredited university in Graphic Design

Practical field experience in design is required, experience with digital media, multimedia design, animation, web site graphics, web design, digital video editing and/or 3-D graphics is preferred.

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

The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. The package includes tax-exempt base salaries, housing, annual two-way airfare, contributory health / life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children's tuition, and other components.

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:

Dr. Jihad S. Nader ,
Provost and Chief Academic Officer,
The American University in Dubai
P.O. Box 28282 , Dubai , UAE
Email: provost@aud.edu

No telephone calls please.

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