Visiting Graphic Design Faculty

Job Title:Visiting Graphic Design Faculty

Note: Position is open tolocal candidatesonly.

About The American InternationalUniversity

American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait founded in 2019 offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering Architecture a Design and Business Administration with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual cultural and personal growth preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.

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School of Architecture and Design Profile

The School of Architecture and Design at the American International University in Kuwait comprises the disciplines of Architecture Interior Design and Graphic Design. The school offers undergraduate programmes designed to prepare students for professional practice through a combination of creative inquiry technical expertise and applied learning.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will specialize in Illustration and Printmaking and demonstrate excellence in studio-based teaching an active research and/or professional creative practice and engagement with both traditional and contemporary visual communication methodologies. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education curriculum development student mentorship accreditation readiness and institutional service within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate studio and lecture courses in Illustration and Printmaking including traditional and digital illustration techniques printmaking processes (e.g. screen printing relief intaglio experimental print) and visual storytelling.
• Integrate contemporary tools and hybrid methodologies combining traditional print techniques with digital platforms.
• Develop and update course content in alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements (e.g. NASAD).
• Supervise senior capstone projects and guide students in professional portfolio development.
• Maintain rigorous studio critique practices and structured assessment methodologies.
  

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Graphic Design Visual Communication or a closely related field.
• Proficient communication skills in English.
• University teaching experience in the subject matter.
• Industry experience in teaching field.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.

HowtoApply

InterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheJobOpportunitiessectiononourwebsiteandsubmita resume andcoverlettervia: will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment on August 30 2026.