Requirements
Required Qualifications: PhD in Interior Design, proficient communication skills in English, university teaching experience, and industry experience in teaching field. Commitment to excellence in teaching is essential.
Description
Job Title:Visiting Interior Design FacultyNote: Position is open tolocal candidatesonly.About The American InternationalUniversityAmerican International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture a Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.For moreinformation,visit:School ofArchitecture and Design ProfileThe School of Architecture and Design at the American International University in Kuwait comprises the disciplines of Architecture, Interior Design, and Graphic Design. The school offers undergraduate programmes designed to prepare students for professional practice through a combination of creative inquiry, technical expertise, and applied learning.Position OverviewThe successful candidate willdemonstrateexcellence in studio-based teaching, an active research and/or professional practice profile, and engagement with contemporary interior design methodologies, technologies, and sustainability principles. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education, curriculum development, student mentorship,accreditationreadiness, and institutional service within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver innovative undergraduate studio and lecture courses in Interior Design, including but not limited to residential, commercial, and furniture design.Integrate contemporary tools and platforms such asCAD,BIM (Revit), 3D modelling, and digital fabrication technologies into the curriculum.Develop and update course content to reflect industry standards, professional competencies, and accreditation requirements (e.g., CIDA standards where applicable).Maintain rigorous assessment standards and studio critique methodologies.Required QualificationsPhD in Interior Design.Proficient communication skills in English.University teaching experience in the subject matter.Industry experience in teaching field.Commitment to excellence in teaching.HowtoApplyInterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheJobOpportunitiessectiononourwebsiteandsubmita resume andcoverlettervia:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment on August 30, 2026.