The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking a full-time professor who is willing to rethink the way we teach strategic design management. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with an innovative curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and innovative course content in strategic design management. The Strategic Design Management Professor will be teaching hands-on studios, applied workshops, and/or lectures in design management, creative thinking, consulting craft, business planning for designers, service design, and other areas of the discipline.

DIDI is interested in subject specialists, especially individuals who defy categorization because of their ability to work across different disciplines. A good understanding of how design bridges between rapid technological advances and disruptive strategic forces is a must.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion

• Passion and drive for teaching and a willingness to contribute to a nourishing academic environment, to create a more caring, inclusive, and sustainable future—
  by design.
• Ability to stimulate and inspire students with engaging, affirmative, and empowering pedagogic approaches.
• Keen interest to work in a collaborative environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive and see opportunity in challenge.

Professionalism

• A PhD in a field of design, technology, or entrepreneurship.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in higher education, supported by a portfolio of student work demonstrating a high level of work.
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in design practice or research utilizing advanced digital design, visualization, or fabrication processes.

Proficiencies

• Design thinking and beyond.
• Consulting craft and ability to work with industry.
• Business and Management expertise.
• Communication and visual storytelling.
• Information and rich data analysis.
• Sustainable and Ethical research and practice.

Start date is January 2021. Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled.

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking an adjunct professor who is willing to rethink the way we teach fashion design. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with a curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and innovative course content in fashion design on a part-time basis. The Fashion Design Adjunct Professor will be teaching hands-on studios, applied workshops, and/or lectures in fashion design, with a focus on ethical practices, critical thinking, innovative methods, and other progressive areas of the discipline.

DIDI is interested in subject specialists, especially individuals who defy categorization because of their ability to work across different disciplines. A good understanding of how design bridges between rapid technological advances and disruptive strategic forces is a must.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion

• Passion and drive for teaching and a willingness to contribute to a nourishing academic environment, to create a more caring, inclusive, and sustainable future—
  by design.
• Ability to stimulate and inspire students with engaging, affirmative, and empowering pedagogic approaches.
• Keen interest to work in a collaborative environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive and see opportunity in challenge.

Professionalism

• A terminal degree or a minimum of a master’s degree in a field of fashion, such as design, technology, or entrepreneurship.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in higher education, supported by a portfolio of student work demonstrating a high level of work.
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in design practice or research utilizing advanced digital design, visualization, or fabrication processes.

Proficiencies

• Fashion design basic and advanced skills.
• Consulting craft and ability to work with industry.
• Deep knowledge of the history and profession of fashion.
• Communication and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with fashion design tools, machines and software, like CLO3D.
• Sustainable and ethical research and practice.

Start date is January 2021. Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience and based on credits taught. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled.

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking an adjunct professor who is willing to rethink the way we teach multimedia design. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with a curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and innovative course content in multimedia design on a part-time basis. The Multimedia Design Adjunct Professor will be teaching a hands-on studio in interaction and screen-based design, which could include video, motion graphics, UX/UI, and other areas of the discipline using the latest tools and software.

DIDI is interested in subject specialists, especially individuals who defy categorization because of their ability to work across different disciplines. A good understanding of how design bridges between rapid technological advances and disruptive strategic forces is a must.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion

• Passion and drive for teaching and a willingness to contribute to a nourishing academic environment, to create a more caring, inclusive, and sustainable future—
  by design.
• Ability to stimulate and inspire students with engaging, affirmative, and empowering pedagogic approaches.
• Keen interest to work in a collaborative environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive and see opportunity in challenge.

Professionalism

• A terminal degree or a minimum of a master’s degree in a field of design, technology, or entrepreneurship.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in higher education, supported by a portfolio of student work demonstrating a high level of work.
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in design practice or research utilizing advanced digital design, visualization, or fabrication processes.

Proficiencies

• User Interface and Experience design.
• Advanced visual proficiency and expertise.
• Video and motion graphics skills a plus.
• Critical thinking and forward leaning outlook.
• Communication and visual storytelling.
• Information and rich data analysis.
• Sustainable and ethical research and practice.

Start date is January 2021. Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience and based on credits taught. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled.

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking an adjunct professor who is willing to rethink the way we teach strategic design management. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with a curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and innovative course content in strategic design management on a part-time basis. The Strategic Design Management Adjunct Professor will be teaching hands-on studios, applied workshops, and/or lectures in design management, creative thinking, consulting craft, business planning for designers, service design, and other areas of the discipline.

DIDI is interested in subject specialists, especially individuals who defy categorization because of their ability to work across different disciplines. A good understanding of how design bridges between rapid technological advances and disruptive strategic forces is a must.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion

• Passion and drive for teaching and a willingness to contribute to a nourishing academic environment, to create a more caring, inclusive, and sustainable future—
  by design.
• Ability to stimulate and inspire students with engaging, affirmative, and empowering pedagogic approaches.
• Keen interest to work in a collaborative environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive and see opportunity in challenge.

Professionalism

• A terminal degree or a minimum of a master’s degree in a field of design, technology, or entrepreneurship.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in higher education, supported by a portfolio of student work demonstrating a high level of work.
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in design practice or research utilizing advanced digital design, visualization, or fabrication processes

Proficiencies

• Design thinking and beyond.
• Consulting craft and ability to work with industry.
• Business and management expertise.
• Communication and visual storytelling.
• Information and rich data analysis.
• Sustainable and ethical research and practice.

Start date is January 2021. Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience and based on credits taught. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled.

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking an adjunct professor who is willing to rethink the way we teach sociology to designers. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with a curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and innovative course content in sociology as a General Education requirement for undergraduates on a part-time basis. The General Education Adjunct Professor will be teaching a 3-credit lectures in sociology, with a focus on technological advances, critical thinking, innovative methods, and their impact on human social relations.

DIDI is interested in subject specialists, especially individuals who defy categorization because of their ability to work across different disciplines. A good understanding of how design bridges between rapid technological advances and disruptive strategic forces is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion

• Passion and drive for teaching and a willingness to contribute to a nourishing academic environment, to create a more caring, inclusive, and sustainable future—
  by design.
• Ability to stimulate and inspire students with engaging, affirmative, and empowering pedagogic approaches.
• Keen interest to work in a collaborative environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive and see opportunity in challenge.

Professionalism

• A PhD in a humanities field of study, such as sociology or anthropology.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in higher education, supported by teacher assessment reports, demonstrating high results.
• Research and publications in a related field a plus.

Proficiencies

• Ability to set and meet learning outcomes.
• Expertise and wide-ranging knowledge in the field.
• Capability to make lateral as well as vertical connections with different disciplines.
• Strong communication skills and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with innovative teaching tools and methods, and willingness to grow.
• Sustainable and ethical research and practice.

Start date is January 2021. Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience and based on credits taught. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled.

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking an adjunct professor who is willing to rethink the way we teach Islamic Studies to designers. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with a curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of engaging and innovative course content in Islamic Studies as a General Education requirement for undergraduates on a part-time basis. The General Education Adjunct Professor will be teaching a 3-credit lectures in Islamic Studies, with a focus on technological advances, critical thinking, innovative methods, and their impact on humanity.

DIDI is interested in subject specialists, especially individuals who defy categorization because of their ability to work across different disciplines. A good understanding of how design bridges between rapid technological advances and disruptive strategic forces is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion

• Passion and drive for teaching and a willingness to contribute to a nourishing academic environment, to create a more caring, inclusive, and sustainable future—
  by design.
• Ability to stimulate and inspire students with engaging, affirmative, and empowering pedagogic approaches.
• Keen interest to work in a collaborative environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive and see opportunity in challenge.

Professionalism

• A PhD in a field of study in Islamic studies, such as art, architecture, science,
  or technology.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in higher education, supported by teacher assessment reports, demonstrating high results.
• Research and publications in a related field a plus.

Proficiencies

• Ability to set and meet learning outcomes.
• Expertise and wide-ranging knowledge in the field.
• Capability to make lateral as well as vertical connections with different disciplines.
• Strong communication skills and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with innovative teaching tools and methods, and willingness to grow.
• Sustainable and ethical research and practice.

Start date is January 2021. Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience and based on credits taught. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled.

Principle accountabilities:

• Implementation of all Laboratory Health and Safety procedures.
• Supervising building maintenance, cleaning and security teams.
• Assist in machinery maintenance, servicing, cleaning and calibration.
• Arranging consumables for machinery operations and maintenance.
• Identify and attend continued professional development training.

DIDI Workshop Delivery and Student Engagement

• Sourcing and procuring material requirements.
• Assist in the delivering and supervision of workshops.
• Assisting students with their design challenges, requirements and projects.
• Promoting DIDI at industry events (design days, design week…)
• Assist in meeting interested visitors to DIDI and in5 Design and showing them Lab and the Facilities.

Requirements for consideration:

• Keen interest to do team work in a startup environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive.
• Professionalism – with competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Educated to degree level.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in a similar working environment.
• Significant knowledge across Software and Machines (Adobe Suite, 3D Modelling and Rendering, CNC and CAM experience, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability for developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse business problems.
• Needs to be organized and able to handle multiple tasks on an ongoing basis.

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is seeking a Student Services and Career Success Manager to join the team starting January 2020. DIDI is a world-class design university located in the Dubai Design District. Interdisciplinary design education is at the core of DIDI’s mission, with a curriculum developed in collaboration with the MIT School of Architecture and Urban Planning and Parsons the New School.

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Services that support students and potential students in all non-academic
  related services.
• Taking ownership of student queries till they are resolved.
• Engaging with DIDI students to create a positive environment that is inspiring, inclusive and nurtures their learning and wellbeing.
• Monitoring and reporting the services and activities provided to students, to achieve high satisfaction level.
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures related to internship program, part-time work study, on-campus part time work, career development for students, career-related events on campus, and on-campus interviewing.
• Developing and implementing the strategic plan for outreach to industry, government and the design community.

REQUIREMENTS

Passion

• Passion and drive for working with students and having the willingness to contribute to a nourishing academic environment, to create a more caring, inclusive,
  and sustainable future.
• Ability to stimulate and inspire students with engaging, affirmative,
  and empowering approaches.
• Keen and interest to work in a collaborative environment, and ability to be flexible and adaptive and see opportunity in challenge.

Requirements

• A Minimum Bachelor degree or equivalent working experience
• 5 – 8 years of work experience in a similar role, student personnel, Education Administration or related area.
• Emirati National preferred

Proficiencies

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of education process
• Excellent ability to engage with government and corporate entities interested
  in collaboration with DIDI.
• Proven ability to support students with career development.
• Needs to be very organized and able to handle multiple tasks on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to actively engage and support students who are seeking their first
  work experience.
• Must have an empathetic character that is easily approachable and can deal
  with student situations calmly and with care.
• Prefer Arabic speaking in order to support on government related tasks such
  as visa acquisition.

Start date is January 2021. Remuneration is commensurate with degree and experience and based on credits taught. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled. Please submit a CV, cover letter, three recommendation or reference letters, and portfolio of professional and academic work to employment@didi.ae.