Careers at AUM

Vacancy Open Date : 18/10/23 – Until filled

Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor of Graphic Design

The American University of Malta (AUM), a private American-style university on Europe, invites Applicants for full-time faculty positions in Graphic Design, open rank, to join AUM in Malta.

Candidates should be able to teach as many from the following courses: Digital Art Tools; 3D Design and Modelling; Animation – Motion and Methods, Graphic Design – Topography; Storyboard and Narrative; Motion Graphics; Visual Design; Visual Design for Games; Web Design; Figure Drawing and Anatomy.

The candidate should be proficient in English since it is the administrative and teaching language at AUM.

Assistant/Associate/Professor Profile

The qualified candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Graphic Design or related field with emphasis on Graphic Design and Animation. Candidate should have proven research work in the field.

Lecturer Profile

The qualified candidate should hold a Master degree, or equivalent, in Graphic Design or related field with emphasis on Graphic Design and Animation. Candidate should have at least 15 years of teaching experience at university level.

For full consideration by the Search Committee, candidates should submit:

• Cover letter (to include teaching and research philosophy)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact details of 3 (three) references.

The applications should be emailed to HR@aum.edu.mtHR@aum.edu.mt, with Graphic Design as subject.

Vacancy Open Date : 02/11/23 – Until filled

We are looking for Librarian to join our team on a full-time basis at our campus, Bormla.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Heading the library, effectively managing library operation, and implementing library policies.
• Arranging the purchase of new books, ebooks, software resources, and other learning materials directly related to the courses being offered by our institution.
• Overseeing the acquisition and timely renewal of subscriptions to research-related library resources, ensuring access to up-to-date and relevant materials for our faculty and students.
• Arranging library-related workshops and training.
• Participating in student orientations related to Library use.
• Overseeing the submission of theses and projects submitted by students to the Library, including being the gatekeeper for integrity checks using various tools.
• Participating as a member of the relevant University Committees.

 Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

– Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree, preferably in Library Science or in Library and Information Science from a European or an American University.

– Knowledge of library operations and administration.

– Experience with academic integrity policies and procedures, including the use of plagiarism detection software like Turnitin.

– Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

– Proficiency in library automation systems and databases.

– Understanding of library budget management and procurement.

– Proficiency in English.

– Proficiency in information technology, and familiarity with the latest trends in library science, such as digital archiving and electronic resources management.

Interested applicants should send a CV to hr@aum.edu.mt with the topic “Librarian”.