Practice Architecture Assistant Professor

Canadian University Dubai

Job Description

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is a distinguished private institution established in 2006, offering a Canadian-style education in the heart of Dubai’s City Walk. Recognised for academic excellence, CUD is ranked among the top 3 universities in the UAE for impact and holds QS Five-Star status and a global position in the QS World University Rankings reddit.com+7cud.ac.ae+7en.wikipedia.org+7. The university features a culturally rich community of over 120 nationalities and combines rigorous Canadian curriculum with hands-on, practice-based learning—supported by a student incubator and applied research projects 247careers4fresher.net+2cud.ac.ae+2citywalk.ae+2.

Innovation at CUD is seen in its integration of research facilities and real-world projects. Customer focus is reflected in its tailored learning paths, flexible schedules, and pathways for credit transfer to Canadian institutions . Sustainability is embedded in its ethos through accreditation with bodies like PRME and CFA, emphasizing responsible business and environmental standards cud.ac.ae. Values of global citizenship, inclusion, integrity, and continuous development are reinforced through multicultural engagement and faculty support glassdoor.co.in+5cud.ac.ae+5topuniversities.com+5.


🛠️ Current Roles & Salary Estimates

Average monthly wage at CUD ≈ AED 12,892 reddit.com+15bayt.com+15bayt.com+15. Specific roles based on Glassdoor/Bayt data:

RoleMonthly Salary (AED)
Lecturer~4,033
Software Developer~10,083
Recruitment Officer~13,108
Account Manager~14,117
Instructor~19,158
HR Development Manager~23,696
Assistant Professor15,000–31,000 (avg ~20,000 base + ~10,000 bonus)


Job Description PROFILE The candidate s teaching and research focus is on digital and parametric design methods that advance construction in the built environment through open innovation. Application areas include, but are not limited to, building components, modular construction, advanced materials testing, and design for disassembly, defining the technical and expressive languag
e of new architectural typologies , enabling a shift from static form-making to adaptive, regenerative, and high-performance built environments, developed through prototyping, simulation, and digital design workflow. The successful candidate is expected to develop novel concepts, tools, and platforms that merge parametric control with digital craftsmanship, while fostering connections to industrial applications. This research contributes to the development of innovative projects exploring material performance, building components, and construction systems. Responsibilities Teach 12 credits, typically resulting in one design studio and two taught courses a semester, including student academic mentoring Research through the classic academic realm via research projects, innovations, publications or industrial/architectural design, construction/digital fabrication practice. Publications at a level appropriate for the discipline and designation. Applications to external research funds Service to support the administrative side of the department, school and the university or extracurricular activities for students, staff, and discipline. Participation in departmental activities and administrative life. Positions of administrative responsibility at the departmental/school level. Qualifications/Experiences Successful applicants to the position of Assistant Professor of Practice should possess: A terminal degree in architecture Ten years of university-level teaching experience full-time at the undergraduate and graduate levels Ten years of professional experience in the architectural design field with an emphasis on computation Fluent in English Areas of expertise in two or more of the following areas: Proficiency with Rhinoceros Grasshopper Proficiency with climate-responsive design Proficiency with advanced visualisation tools Familiarity with emerging trends in machine learning and AI Priority will be given to applicants with a Canadian/ North American education background and/or Professional Practice. About Us Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21 st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025. Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more! With the world s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.

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Role Level: Entry-LevelWork Type: Full-TimeCountry: United Arab Emirates City: DubaiCompany Website:

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