Job Purpose

 RIT Dubai is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing and Literature starting in the fall semester of 2025. RIT Dubai is looking for a highly qualified and enthusiastic individual. We are particularly interested in candidates with a broad spectrum of subject interests applicable to the RIT General Education offerings. The successful candidate will be expected to teach creative writing, and literature as part of a 4/4 semester teaching load.

The selected candidate is expected to start on August 25, 2025 in Dubai.

Required Qualifications: 

• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing or Ph.D. in English literature from an accredited
• Previous teaching experience.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in creative writing and literature that form part of the various Immersions and Minors offered by RIT Dubai, including: the Creative Writing Minor, the Digital Literatures and Comparative Media Immersion, and the Literature and Media Immersion.
• Excellent communication skills.

Application Procedure:

Email your application to careersdubai@rit.edu. The email subject line must include your name and the position you are applying for. Submit the following items as part of your application:

• Resume or CV;
• Teaching statement; detail the methodology and/or general teaching philosophy of the candidate’s pedagogy.
• Cover letter detailing your technical/professional, teaching, and scholarship qualifications and achievements, how these address the required and preferred qualifications for the position, and which course/s of the list you intend to teach.
• Names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references.
• Candidates are also required to send a 2-minute introduction video as part of their initial application. The video can be recorded from their phone and/or Zoom/Teams. This video must be sent via email and/or via WeTransfer (with the same subject line as the application email: full name and position you are applying for).  The requirements are as follows:
  • Video length must not exceed 2 minutes
  • Candidate is required to introduce himself/herself by including: relevant qualifications and professional experience as it relates to the role
  • Candidate must state the courses within the areas of Creative Writing/Literature that he/she has previously taught
  • Candidate may include any other information related to their motivation in applying for the role

Applications review will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information please visit RIT Dubai website at www.dubai.rit.edu.