مدرس مساعد في العمارة / الهندسة المعمارية

Assistant Instructor – Architecture / Architectural Engineering

Position Summary

The Assistant Instructor will support the teaching, academic, laboratory, accreditation, and administrative activities of the Department of Architecture / Architectural Engineering. The position requires a strong foundation in architectural design and technology, proficiency in computational design and computer-aided design and drafting, and familiarity with contemporary AI tools used in architectural practice and education.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering from a recognized university. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional/practical experience in architecture, architectural engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software.
• Strong skills in computational and digital design software and workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools relevant to architecture, design, visualization, and related applications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty members and students in an academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Student Support

• Assist faculty members and students in the classroom, studios, laboratories, and other instructional settings.
• Provide support to faculty members and students inside and outside the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process.
• Assist students with architectural design, digital modeling, CAD, computational design, and related academic activities.
• Provide academic guidance and advising to students as assigned.
• Support student learning activities, workshops, tutorials, and other instructional initiatives.

Course and Quality Assurance Support

• Assist faculty members in preparing, organizing, and maintaining course files and supporting documentation.
• Support the department's continuous quality improvement and development activities.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining data and evidence required for academic quality assurance and accreditation.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of teaching materials, exercises, tutorials, and digital resources.

Computational Design and AI Support

• Assist in the operation and day-to-day activities of the Computational Design Laboratory.
• Provide technical support to students and faculty in computational design, digital fabrication, CAD, and related software.
• Support workshops and training sessions involving computational design and emerging digital technologies.
• Assist students and faculty in the appropriate use of AI tools for architectural design, visualization, presentation, and related academic applications.
• Help maintain software, equipment, digital resources, and laboratory documentation.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental administrative activities as assigned.
• Support student registration, academic advising, events, workshops, exhibitions, and other departmental activities when required.
• Prepare reports, records, and other documents as requested by the Department Head or Dean.
• Perform other academic, technical, and administrative duties appropriate to the position and as assigned by the Department Head or Dean.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong architectural/engineering design and technical skills.
• Proficiency in CAD, computational design, and digital design tools.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted architectural design and visualization tools.
• Strong student-support and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to academic quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a dynamic academic environment.