Course Coordinator - Interior Design Area / Dubai

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<div><div><div><div><p><span><span><b>Istituto Marangoni Duba</b>i is seeking a full-time<span> </span></span></span><b><span>Course Coordinator</span></b><span><span><span> </span>within the Interior Design area to join its academic team. The role contributes to teaching, student development, academic coordination, administration, and industry engagement across the<span> </span></span></span><b><span>BA and MA Interior Design<span> </span></span><span>programmes</span></b><span><span><span> </span>and related activities.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>The ideal candidate <b>will hold a PhD, have at least 3 years of teaching experience in an international higher education setting</b>,<span> </span></span><span>possess</span><span><span> </span>UAE Ministry of Education qualification equivalency,<span> </span></span><span>have proven professional experience in the interior design industry</span><span>, and<span> </span></span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span>strong academic, organizational, communication, and industry networking skills.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Key Purpose of the Role</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>To support the delivery and development of high-quality teaching within the Interior Design area, ensuring student progression, academic excellence, effective coordination across courses and tutors, and strong industry connectivity, in alignment with institutional and CAA standards. The role also requires strong familiarity with international industry standards and the ability to effectively transfer this knowledge to students through teaching, mentoring, and project-based learning.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Areas of Expertise</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Candidates should<span> </span></span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>in one or more of the following areas:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Interior Design and Architecture </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lighting Design </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Visual Communication </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>History of Interior Design </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Interior Design Research </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Digital Tools for Design </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Portfolio Layout </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Building Materials and Technology </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Furniture Design </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Creative Technologies</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Professional Practice</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>1. Teaching and Academic Delivery</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>D</span><span>eliver<span> </span></span><span>assigned subjects through a clear, student-</span><span>centered</span><span><span> </span>approach, in compliance with CAA standards </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Prepare teaching materials in line with Istituto Marangoni’s methodological guidelines and the direction of<span> </span></span><span>Program Leaders in MA and BA<span> </span></span><span>and the</span><span><span> </span>Director of Education </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Coordinate among Tutors</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>collect<span> </span></span><span>and<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>course files and related academic documentation </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Carry out course<span> </span></span><span>coordination<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span></span><span>to support teaching, learning, and academic development</span><span><span> </span>in coordination with Program Leaders of MA and BA</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute to the academic and creative culture of the<span> </span></span><span>University<span> </span></span><span>through lectures, projects, events, and cross-school initiatives </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>2. Student Academic Support</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support student learning progress and<span> </span></span><span>monitor</span><span><span> </span>academic development, student experience, and progression </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assess student progression through formative and summative assessment across the academic year </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Encourage creativity, engagement, and problem-solving through group work, field trips, and industry-supported projects</span><span><span> </span></span><span>in coordination with Program Leaders of MA and BA areas</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build and<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>effective working relationships with students, lecturers, staff, and academic leadership </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>3. Course and Project Coordination</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Monitor<span> </span></span><span>semester projects in alignment with MA and BA Program Leaders, ensuring cross-subject integration, academic coherence, and effective delivery<span> </span></span><span>in accordance with</span><span><span> </span>defined PLOs, CLOs, and overall program frameworks.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support<span> </span></span><span>the Program Leaders of MA and BA to<span> </span></span><span>develop and implement the semester framework across classes </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Facilitate alignment between</span><span><span> </span>Program Leaders MA and BA<span> </span></span><span>and<span> </span></span><span>tutors</span><span><span> </span>teaching within shared project structures</span><span><span> </span>in line with CLOs and PLOs </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support the coordination of industry projects, ensuring clarity of communication, expectations, and timelines </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain<span> </span></span><span>strong communication</span><span><span> </span>between tutor teams and the<span> </span></span><span>Programme</span><span><span> </span>Leader</span><span>s of MA and BA areas</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute to the overall quality, consistency, and smooth operation of semester and industry-based projects </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>4. Industry Engagement</span></b><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support<span> </span></span><span>engagement with relevant industries,<span> </span></span><span>organizations</span><span>, and professional bodies </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute to support<span> </span></span><span>opportunities for collaboration that strengthen the<span> </span></span><span>progr</span><span>am<span> </span></span><span>and the<span> </span></span><span>Universit</span><span>y</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support the development of projects and partnerships that connect academic delivery with professional practice </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Educational and Professional Requirements</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span><b>PhD in one or more of the areas</b> of expertise listed above </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in an international institution, at university level </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Education qualification equivalency from the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience teaching students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and across diverse cultural backgrounds </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Industry experience in the <b>Interior Design and Architecture field</b></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience creating educational materials and extracurricular activities that support curriculum objectives </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>UAE residency preferred </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and critical thinking<span> </span></span><span>and<span> </span></span><span>problem-solving</span><span><span> </span>attitude</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">relationship-building</span> skills, with the ability to develop professional networks within the <b>Interior Design</b> industry</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div></div></div>

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