Faculty Position in Architecture Design​/Digital Architecture

Faculty Position in Architecture Design / Digital Architecture

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is seeking to fill a faculty position at the assistant/associate professor level. The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in Architecture (Ph.D.,

D. ARCH or Master’s). The primary responsibility of this faculty position is to teach design studios and courses in digital architecture with an emphasis on teaching contemporary design processes, computational tools, and AI-driven methods. The ideal candidate should foster creativity and critical thinking in students using both traditional design approaches and emerging digital platforms. The candidate will also contribute to a dynamic curriculum, mentor students, engage in research, and participate in academic and community service.

• Teach undergraduate design studios, design communication (manual and digital) and other digital architecture courses in the ARCH program, focusing on design principles and creative problem-solving.
• Deliver project-based studio courses combining hand drawing, physical modeling, and digital visualization techniques.
• Supervise and mentor students across design and theoretical courses.
• Develop curriculum and contribute to course innovation aligned with NAAB standards.
• Conduct meaningful research and maintain a strong portfolio of published, peer-reviewed work.
• Maintain professional practice experience through creative, built, or competition projects, demonstrating engagement with contemporary architectural practice and digital technologies.
• Participate in departmental, school, university, and outreach/community service.
• Contribute to accreditation and continuous improvement activities.

• Terminal degree (PhD,
  
  D. ARCH, or master’s) in Architectural Design / Digital Architecture from a reputable university (preferably Western-accredited).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating professional practice and creative work.
• Track record of teaching studio and theoretical courses in architecture and related fields.
• Familiarity with NAAB accreditation processes and standards.
• Advanced skills in parametric modeling, algorithmic design, digital fabrication, and generative design leveraging artificial intelligence tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Dynamo, BIM, Adobe Suite, Midjourney, and DALL
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• Strong research profile, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent English communication skills—written and spoken.
• Evidence of service contribution at departmental, university, and community levels.

• Professional licensure or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with international/cross-cultural student populations.
• Prior teaching or academic experience in the GCC/MENA region.
• Demonstrable history of interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.