Assistant Professor in Architecture (Teaching and Scholarship)

FTE and working pattern: Full-time (1FTE); 35hrs per week

Contract Type: Teaching and Scholarship

Location: Dubai Campus 

The Architecture programme at Heriot-Watt University Dubai combines the strengths of a recognised UK education with the unique opportunities offered by Dubai's global location. It prepares innovative and resilient graduates to become collaborative architectural professionals, with a strong emphasis on contextual design, sustainability, advanced technologies, and addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, resilient cities, environmental needs, and resource shortages.

The curriculum is aligned with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 criteria, making it the only RIBA Part 1 accredited Architecture programme in Dubai. From September 2025, the University will also offer a Master of Architecture aligned with RIBA Part 2. The programme is delivered by an internationally diverse team of practising architects, academics, and built environment specialists, supported by strong industry links and collaborative research opportunities within the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society.

Heriot-Watt University is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Architecture to join its Dubai campus. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research while collaborating with colleagues across the University's global network in Architecture and Sustainable Design.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a leading role in the development and delivery of innovative teaching and scholarship. Heriot-Watt University is known for its research-informed course delivery and the global multi-campus education it provides.  The successful applicant will have a student-centred approach to pedagogy and curriculum design and will be encouraged to innovate. Applicant will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• architectural design
• digital platforms for design
• history and theories of architecture
• sustainable design 
• construction and technology

Previous teaching experience and a commitment to the student experience are essential. Evidence of innovation in teaching delivery is desirable. Applicants must also possess demonstrable team working and communication skills. The candidate must hold an internationally recognized post graduate degree in Architecture (RIBA and/or ARB or NAAB or other internationally recognized accreditation). 

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