Teacher - Fashion History (Temporary) - Dubai

Job summary

The purpose of this job is to be part of Istituto Marangoni teachers’ education team, teaching on a range of BA and MA courses in the field of Fashion Design.

As teacher, you’ll also be involved in wider enterprise, course administration, scholarship and research developments in your area of expertise:  Fashion History, History of Arts and Design and Costume History, Criticism of fashion

You’ll use this activity in your teaching and in supporting educational partners to develop research-engaged practice.

Key purpose of the job

Area of expertise:

• History of Fashion

• Costume History

• History and Criticism of Contemporary Fashion

• History and Criticism of Contemporary Fashion

• Contemporary Fashion Panorama

• History of Applied Arts

• Fashion Journalism

• Fine Arts Studies

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Teaching Activities - Plan and deliver the subjects through a clear and appropriate approach towards the student, compliant with CAA standards. Draw up Course File Structure. Preparation of teaching materials for units assigned in accordance to Istituto Marangoni methodological guidelines and indications received by the local Director of Education and Programme Leader. Engage with the academic and creative culture of the School through the development and participation in School and Company projects, lectures and events, enabling currency & innovation within the related field of study. Perform such course management and administrative duties as required in support of learning and teaching and individual scholarly development in complex and changing contexts.

Students’ Academic Support - Develop the students’ learning progress and monitor the learning approach, student experience and developmental stages of the students. Develop students' creativity, passion for the subject and problems solving skills through group work, field trips, and industry-supported projects. Ensure that students are appropriately supported and provided with timely and constructive guidance for their academic developments and pastoral care. Assess students’ progression in formative and summative assessments throughout the academic year. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with international pool of lecturers, students of different nationalities, staff and the local Director of Education. Contribute to the development and enhancement of designated academic provision.

R&D Activities – Promote and develop the R&D activities assigned by the Director of Education. Support the R&D of the School and the connection with other scientific partner

Industry Project - Initiate & foster engagement with relevant industries, organizations and professional bodies to develop opportunities for the School in the field.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Master’s degree in the area of expertise is a compulsory requirement.

• PhD is a Plus;

• Min. 3 years of experience as teacher in an International Institution (min. University Level);

• Education Qualification Equivalency from the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates;

• Relevant teaching experience students from a wide variety of age groups and skill levels (undergraduate level, postgraduate level);

• Relevant experience with creating educational materials and extracurricular activities to challenge students and meet curriculum objectives;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail as well critical-thinking skills;

• Excellent research skills, pursuing research activities, writing research proposals, research reports, papers and other publications, managing research budgets, preparing bids for funding for departmental research projects;

• Strong relationship-building skills to build networks and solid connections with the luxury (fashion or design) industry.