Assistant/associate Professor Of Journalism And Public Relations (english)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC), the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf region, at the
American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism
and Public Relations (English) to begin teaching in Spring 2024.

The School invites qualified applicants for the full-time opening to teach multimedia journalism and public relations.
Candidates should have solid teaching credentials and/or professional experience in converged journalism across a variety
of platforms. Responsibilities will include teaching basic and advanced courses (in English) in an evolving
journalism/communication curriculum.

MBRSC presently offers the Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies degree with majors in Journalism /Digital
Production and Storytelling, and a Master of Art in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media.

The successful candidate will have:
  • Doctorate or a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in the discipline from a Western accredited institution at the time
of appointment;
  • Strong research record and/or professional experience in Journalism/Communication/Public Relations;
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to be an active team player and a contributor to continuous improvement in the Mohammed Bin
Rashid School for Communication.

Candidates are expected to meet standards for professional engagement and scholarly activity, , as well as assist in student
advising, curriculum development, and other service to the department, school, and community.

The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic
salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health/life insurance, professional memberships, conference
attendance expenses, assistance with children\'s tuition, and other components.

The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE
nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution
of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities
for an international education.

Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.

Interested applicants must submit the following requirements via email to facultyrecruitment@aud.edu.
  • Cover letter
  • Updated CV
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of research
  • Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references
Alternatively, applicants can submit their application materials to the following postal address:

Faculty Recruitment
The American University in Dubai
P.O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E.
No telephone calls please. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted

American University in Dubai

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1592169
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned