Program Director of the Master of Arts program in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Program Director of the Master of Arts program in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media to begin in Spring 2024.
The primary responsibility of the Program Director of the Master\'s program in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media is to oversee the Master\'s program. In this capacity, the Program Director will have academic oversight of the program, provide strategic direction in collaboration with the school\'s leadership, teach, and supervise program faculty and staff members. Also, the Program Director will assist the Associate Dean in administrative tasks when needed. The successful candidate will have:
A Ph.D. in Media or a related field from a Western accredited institution at the time of appointment;
Strong research record and/or professional experience in Emerging Media;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Ability to work in a team.
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
Cover letter
Updated CV
Statement of teaching philosophy
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 for a follow-up interview.