Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

This position accepts local candidates only.

Classification: Faculty (Institutional Support)

Reports To: Dean, School of Architecture and Design

Location:Saad Al Abdullah, Kuwait

The School of Architecture and Design invites applications for aTeaching Assistant position in Graphic Design. The successful candidate will support studio-based teaching in Graphic Design courses, particularly in areas such as illustration, printmaking, visual communication, and digital design.

The Teaching Assistant willassistfaculty members in studio instruction, student mentoring, lab supervision, and course preparation. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education,assistwith studio-based learning activities, and support the academic and operational needs of the Graphic Design program within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Support

• Assistfaculty members in undergraduate studio and lecture courses related toGraphic Design,digital media,Illustration, and Printmaking.

• Support studio sessions byassistingstudents with technical guidance intraditional and digital illustration techniques,multimedia,printmaking processes, and visual communication tools.

• Help prepare course materials, demonstrations, and digital resources used in studio instruction.

• Provide guidance to students during studio work, critiques, and project development.

• Assistin monitoring student progress andmaintainingstudio discipline and safety protocols.

• Support faculty in organizingstudent critiques, presentations, and portfolio reviews.

• Helpmaintainstudio facilities, equipment, and materials used in illustration and printmaking labs.

Academic and Studio Support

• Assistin managing course-related administrative tasks such as organizing course materials, uploading resources to Canvas, and supporting courselogistics.

• Provide support to students duringlab hours, workshops, or tutoring sessions.

• Assistwith documenting student work for exhibitions, assessment, or accreditation purposes.

• Support faculty in preparing materials forsenior projects, exhibitions, or competitions.

• Contribute tomaintainingan organized and productive studio learning environment.

Service and Institutional Engagement

• Support the School of Architecture and Design instudent exhibitions, events, competitions, and outreach activities.

• Assistwith studio setup for workshops, lectures, or special academic events.

• Participate in departmental activities and contribute to the academic community.

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative studio culture.

Qualifications

Required

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor's degree ingraphic design, Visual Communication, Illustration, or a closely related fieldfrom an accredited institution.

• Technical Skills

• ProficiencyinAdobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)and other relevant digital design tools.

• Familiarity withdigital illustration tools, printmaking processes, and studio-based workflows.

• Professional and Academic Skills

• Strong understanding ofvisual communication principles, typography, layout, and illustration techniques.

• Ability toassiststudents with bothconceptual design development and technical execution.

• Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Cultural Competency

• Ability to work effectively in amulticultural academic environment.

Preferred

• Studio Experience

• Experience working inillustration, printmaking, or visual communication studios.

• Digital and Hybrid Tools

• Familiarity withdigital fabrication, experimental print processes, or emerging AI-assisted design tools.

• Teaching or Tutoring Experience

• Previousexperience as ateaching assistant, tutor, or studio assistantin a design-related program.

• Interdisciplinary Engagement

• Interestin collaborating withInterior Design, Architecture, and other design disciplines.

About American International University

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait whose first student cohort was admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education, including a comprehensive general education curriculum. Through its educational and student services programming, the University serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU offers degree programs in Film and Digital Media, Architecture, and Design, Engineering, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

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How to Apply

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