Faculty in Art History
Job Description
RIT Dubai is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for an adjunct position of Art History to teach undergraduate elective courses accessible to students across various disciplines, and with a focus on providing the foundations for Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, BFA, and strengthening artistic perspective electives which serve students from all departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and culturally sensitive instruction in Art History, with a focus on courses such as ARTH-135 (General Art History: Ancient to Medieval), ARTH-136 (General Art History: Medieval to Renaissance), ARTH-368, and ARTH-369 (20th Century Art), Islamic Art and Architecture, and related.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Art, Art History or closely related field is required. An MFA or Ph.D. in Art History are preferred.
Can be currently working in other universities or in cultural industries.
Additional requirements:
· Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the RIT Dubai’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
· Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (oral and written).
· Demonstrated leadership and collegiality in academic environments.
· Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple items effectively.
· Ability to incorporate Artificial Intelligence into the courses.
· High standards of academic integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
· Ability to work collaboratively and develop projects with external partners.APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your application (with minimum 7 items in PDF as described below) t o careersdubai@rit.edu. Subject line must include your name and the position/rank you are applying for (Name – Art History)
7 Items as PDFs
· A short 1-minute video made with your phone, introducing yourself and summarizing your experience, in English.
· A cover letter describing how you can contribute to the program and university.
· A detailed Curriculum Vitae detailing your technical/professional, teaching, and scholarship qualifications and achievements, including creative projects, exhibitions, publications, etc.
· A Personal Portfolio (PDF or link) with 5 to 10 examples of professional work
· A Teaching Portfolio (PDF or link) with 5 to 10 examples of student work
· A sample of a course syllabus previously taught, with at least three assignments or project briefs.
· A Referees list with Contact information, Names, Addresses and Phone numbers of minimum three (3) references.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Due to the volume of applications, it may not be possible to reply to each application.
