5 Arts & Entertainment jobs in Kuwait

The International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is a newly established private university in Kuwait, with a new Campus located in the heart of Kuwait near the Avenues Mall. Fully accredited by the Private Universities Council (PUC), the University offers a wide range of academic programs in Engineering, Business, and Arts and Social Sciences. In addition to the academic programs, the IUK has established the University Foundation Program (UFP) that offers English and Math foundation programs. The IUK is looking for dynamic full-time instructors who are passionate about teaching, contributing to developing a vibrant and successful learning environment with students.

Position Summary

The Department of Humanities and Fine Arts in the College of Arts at the IUK seeks candidates for an Assistant/Associate professor position to teach courses in areas related to human creativity, including visual arts, theatre, music, film, culture, philosophy, and history. The faculty members will teach introductory-level courses in humanities and fine arts, as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in the area of specialization and related fields. In addition to teaching, successful candidates are expected to maintain significant scholarly work and professional services.

The primary role of the faculty members at the IUK is to promote high-quality teaching, research, and services. Besides, he/she should collaborate with the Head of Department, College's Dean, and colleagues to achieve the department's and College's mission, mentor junior colleagues and teaching assistants, and support the department and the University with several administrative and academic services.

The teaching load is 12 credits/contact hours per week. In addition to classes, the faculty members are expected to maintain office hours, provide advisement for students, participate in curriculum development, and contribute to the university professional development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Teach different History, Humanities, Fine Arts, and History courses according to his/her specialty and experience.
• Promote innovation in teaching by introducing new teaching methodologies and strategies. Engage with students in and out of the classroom.
• Mentor new colleagues and teaching assistants. Support the mission of the Department and College at the IUK by following the set curriculum and working towards achieving the program objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Follow the university bylaws and regulations and promote the institutional environment. Commit to teaching schedules, office hours, preparation, service, and professional development.
• Provide academic support to other colleagues in the department.
• Participate in the College's and the University's events and support collegiality.
• Support the College and the University in organizing seminars, international conferences, and faculty events.
• Serve in the College's and university's committees as needed.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in one of the following domains:

• Humanities
• Fine Arts
• History
• Philosophy
• Islamic Culture
• Islamic Civilization

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience at a university/college level.
• A proven experience in using different learning management systems and in adopting e-learning teaching strategies.
• An experience that proves an understanding of a multicultural academic environment, and understanding of students' needs, including those of special needs.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• General computer and LMS skills.

Behavioral Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• People and time management skills.
• A passion for teaching.

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The International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is a newly established private university in Kuwait, with a new Campus located in the heart of Kuwait near the Avenues Mall. Fully accredited by the Private Universities Council (PUC), the University offers a wide range of academic programs in Engineering, Business, and Arts and Social Sciences. In addition to the academic programs, the IUK has established the University Foundation Program (UFP) that offers English and Math foundation programs. The IUK is looking for dynamic full-time instructors who are passionate about teaching, contributing to developing a vibrant and successful learning environment with students. Position Summary The Department of Humanities and Fine Arts in the College of Arts at the IUK seeks candidates for an Assistant/Associate professor position to teach courses in areas related to human creativity, including visual arts, theatre, music, film, culture, philosophy, and history. The faculty members will teach introductory-level courses in humanities and fine arts, as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in the area of specialization and related fields. In addition to teaching, successful candidates are expected to maintain significant scholarly work and professional services. The primary role of the faculty members at the IUK is to promote high-quality teaching, research, and services. Besides, he/she should collaborate with the Head of Department, College's Dean, and colleagues to achieve the department's and College's mission, mentor junior colleagues and teaching assistants, and support the department and the University with several administrative and academic services. The teaching load is 12 credits/contact hours per week. In addition to classes, the faculty members are expected to maintain office hours, provide advisement for students, participate in curriculum development, and contribute to the university professional development activities. Responsibilities: Teach different History, Humanities, Fine Arts, and History courses according to his/her specialty and experience. Promote innovation in teaching by introducing new teaching methodologies and strategies. Engage with students in and out of the classroom. Mentor new colleagues and teaching assistants. Support the mission of the Department and College at the IUK by following the set curriculum and working towards achieving the program objectives and student learning outcomes. Follow the university bylaws and regulations and promote the institutional environment. Commit to teaching schedules, office hours, preparation, service, and professional development. Provide academic support to other colleagues in the department. Participate in the College's and the University's events and support collegiality. Support the College and the University in organizing seminars, international conferences, and faculty events. Serve in the College's and university's committees as needed. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in one of the following domains: Humanities Fine Arts History Philosophy Islamic Culture Islamic Civilization Experience: A minimum of three years of teaching experience at a university/college level. A proven experience in using different learning management systems and in adopting e-learning teaching strategies. An experience that proves an understanding of a multicultural academic environment, and understanding of students' needs, including those of special needs. Technical Skills: Excellent writing and interpersonal skills. General computer and LMS skills. Behavioral Skills: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. People and time management skills. A passion for teaching.

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Up to 33 days over 6 months (On a retainer Basis) Languages Required:

Arabic, English Expected Duration of Assignment:

Up to 33 days over 6 months (On a retainer Basis) UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background

UNDP works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and build resilience in order to sustain development results. Inclusive growth, better services, environmental sustainability, good governance, and security are fundamental to development progress. We offer our expertise in development thinking and practice, and our decades of experience at country level, to support countries to meet their development aspirations and to bring the voices of the world’s peoples into deliberations. UNDP is working to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), or Global Goals, as they help shape global sustainable development for the next 15 years. UNDP has been working in Kuwait since 1962 cooperating with the Government and civil society to realize the country's aspirations for sustainable human development. In view of Kuwait's high human development status, UNDP programming is fully-funded by the state of Kuwait. Programming is designed to support the state of Kuwait to meet its national developmental priorities. Duties and Responsibilities

As part of its communication strategy, UNDP Kuwait aims to document its activities and results through high-quality video content that effectively communicates its impact to a wide range of audiences, including the public, government stakeholders, and international partners. To this end, UNDP Kuwait seeks to engage a professional animator NPSA contract on retainer basis to produce, edit, and finalize animated videos that highlight UNDP’s work in Kuwait. The consultant will work closely with the Communications officer and the team to develop a series of videos covering various thematic areas, including governance, climate action, social inclusion, and youth empowerment. As such, the selected individual consultant will be responsible for providing the services outlined below: Collaborate and provide creative input with UNDP Kuwait’s team to develop storyboards, scripts, and concepts for each video project. Plan and execute all aspects of animation production, including motion graphics, infographics, and other visual elements. Incorporate sound design, music, voiceovers, and subtitles as necessary to enhance the final product. Provide multiple drafts for review and incorporate feedback from UNDP Kuwait’s team. Deliver final videos in various formats suitable for online platforms and social media. Expected Outputs and Deliverables Deliverables/Outputs Estimation Duration to complete the task Animated videos (2D): 3 weeks Infographic/text on screen videos: 2 weeks After submission of the videos, the consultant will receive comments from the team within 5 working days. It is expected from the consultant to submit edited versions within 5 working days after receiving comments. The consultant should have professional animation software and related tools necessary for high-quality animation production. All deliverables should be delivered to the UNDP team. The 2D Animation Production Consultant will report to the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Kuwait. Required Skills and Experience

Min. Academic Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design / Multimedia / Animation or any other related field. Min. years of relevant Work experience: At least 4 years of experience in 2D animation with a strong portfolio. Required skills and competencies: Experience in animation design, motion graphics, infographics, and all phases of animation production. Animation portfolio of at least 5 videos. Experience in creating content for social media and knowledge of best practices for video distribution online. Experience in development-related fields is an asset. Experience with International Organizations/UN is an asset. Desired additional skills and competencies: Ability to work with tight deadlines amending the drafts based on the team’s feedback. Having a flexible schedule. Good communication skills including proficiency in English. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks. Strong organizational, coordination, and creativity skills. Required Language(s) (at working level): Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in both Arabic & English are required.

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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS NOT A CURRENT POSITION AVAILABLE. APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR FUTURE POSITIONS. Amentum is seeking linguists with excellent English skills to grow our talented and diverse team globally towards our mission’s success. We are looking for dedicated linguist professionals in a variety of languages/dialects to support our intelligence community customer OCONUS. Linguists will support U.S. military operations in Kuwait as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in an assigned area of responsibility. Linguists will contribute an assortment of language services and will be responsible for providing cultural perspective and understanding of the region's historical, political, sociological, and economic trends to select members of the senior leadership staff. Principal Responsibilities: Provide operational contract linguist support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings, and conferences. Transcribe and analyze verbal communications. Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information. Supply a variety of translation and interpretation services for Hindi. Preferred Qualifications: Translation, Transcription and Interpretation. Triage. Gisting/Summarizing. Ability to render abstract language and idioms. Minimum Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess excellent command of Hindi & English verbal skills; Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) proficiency level 3 in target language and proficiency level 2+ in English based on oral and written language skills examination. Must hold a current U.S. passport. (Or apply as soon as accepted into the program). Must be willing to obtain/maintain an active Secret clearance for access to classified information. Must be willing to work in Kuwait. Must be willing to work shifts and extended hours in support of 24 x 7 operations. Must have familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs. Must undergo medical examination. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States

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