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