New Media Design Faculty Positions for Fall 2026–27
Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai published an updated job description on 29 March 2026 for two faculty positions in New Media Design, with teaching planned from Fall 2026–27.
RIT Dubai New Media Design faculty recruitment
The March 2026 RIT Dubai job description states that the university is seeking two faculty members at different levels for the New Media Design programme. The teaching profile spans New Media, visual and graphic design, 3D modelling, animation, game design, digital photography and videography, UX/UI, website design, AR/VR and related areas.
The posting also emphasizes practical digital capability. Relevant tools include Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Blender and Unity, together with the ability to incorporate artificial intelligence into courses.
Eligibility and academic levels
| Level | Minimum profile stated by RIT Dubai |
|---|---|
| Lecturer | At least 3 years of teaching experience and an MA, MDes, MSc or substantial equivalent industry experience. Significant experience or academic/professional recognition may support Senior Lecturer consideration. |
| Adjunct (part-time) | At least 3 years of teaching experience and/or substantial industry experience. Applicants may currently work in another university or in industry. |
RIT Dubai also asks for strong English communication, inclusive teaching, professionalism, collaboration, time management and competence with digital design tools. The role includes teaching, curriculum development, academic advising and industry collaboration. Scholarly activity is described as desirable rather than mandatory for these levels.
Application package
The official job description asks applicants to email their application to careersdubai@rit.edu. The subject line should contain the applicant’s name, “New Design Media” and the rank being applied for.
The application package should contain seven PDF items:
- A short one-minute English introduction video.
- A cover letter explaining how the applicant can contribute to the programme and university.
- A detailed CV covering technical/professional, teaching and scholarly qualifications and achievements.
- A personal portfolio with 5–10 examples of professional work.
- A teaching portfolio with 5–10 examples of student work.
- A sample course syllabus previously taught, including at least three assignments or project briefs.
- A referee list with contact details for at least three references.
Frequently asked questions
Official sources
RIT Dubai — Multiple Faculty Positions: New Media Design (updated 29 March 2026)
