Course Coordinator - Interior Design Area / Dubai

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