Architecture Teaching Assistant

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is seeking a highly qualified architecture graduate who aims at developing an academic career in Higher Education. Driven by a passion for design education, he/she has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is proficient in using educational technologies and software, can deliver at multitasking level while managing time efficiently. He/she shows excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Assistants support faculty members and enhance the educational experience for our diverse student body. The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in the academic success and growth of our students by providing valuable assistance in a dynamic and multicultural university environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Collaborate closely with professors and instructors in the department to help plan and deliver effective course materials.
• Provide one-on-one and group support to students by offering guidance, clarification, and assistance with course content, assignments, and academic projects.
• Assist in grading assignments, exams, and other assessments, ensuring fairness and consistency in grading practices.
• Attend lectures, labs, and tutorials to facilitate discussions, assist with demonstrations, and ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Hold regular office hours to be available for student inquiries, offering additional opportunities for academic support.
• Help students in the crafting of their models, in documenting, and archiving their projects, in liaison with the operations chairperson and laboratories' technician.
• Aid in the development and preparation of course materials, presentations, and multimedia resources for lectures.
• Contribute to faculty research projects, literature reviews, data collection, and data analysis as required.
• Help with administrative tasks such as record-keeping, scheduling, and maintaining course materials and resources.
• Provide constructive feedback to students, helping them improve their understanding of course material and enhance their academic performance.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and active participation.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current with educational practices and emerging technologies.
• Ensure adherence to university policies and academic integrity standards in all aspects of your work..
   

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Master's degree in Architecture.

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino).
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Competence in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Familiarity with laser cutting and 3D printing equipment.
• Experience with physical and digital archiving systems.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-driven and proactive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliability and punctuality.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our eligible faculty enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive Tax-free salary
• Generous annual leave
• Housing & Transportation allowance
• Annual flights
• International health insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children
• Life Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Full access to campus facilities
• Paid sick leave, Maternity leave, Paternity leave, and other leave categories as applicable
• Working visa and residence permit in the UAE for self, spouse, and dependent children

RESIDENCY AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at CUD is regulated by UAE labour law and must comply with the regulations of the national government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

CUD is committed to an inclusive and equitable academic community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and celebrate diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All appointments are made on the basis of merit and in accordance with UAE laws and University policies.

ABOUT CUD

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region, QS ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, #1 in Dubai, and 21st 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, dining and entertainment options, and more.

With one of the world's fastest growing populations, Dubai offers a diverse, multicultural environment with outstanding lifestyle and employment opportunities. For detailed information about the University, please visit

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN

With a faculty that contributes experience in practice and research in more than ten countries, the international make up of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at CUD is unique in the UAE. The School brings together traditions and innovations from the east and the west, the north and the south, and seeks to provide the best of this broad cultural background in design, offering new views on the local context from a global perspective. CUD offers an environment where Canadian values of higher education meet creatively and complementarily with local culture and academic higher education regulations. The School understands architecture and interior design as manifestations of social and cultural life in space. It conceives architectural and interior design as creative processes that give spatial form to human values by organizing material and environmental conditions in the urban context, and considers that architectural design creations must provide an inspiring enclosure for human activity and thinking to thrive. The School offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture, a four-year Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and a three-term Master of Science in Design Innovation for the Circular Economy, while expanding its educational ecosystem to shape a more comprehensive design landscape.