Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral Rhetoric (Public Speaking) | American University in Dubai

Job Description

The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai (AUD) invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Oral Rhetoric to begin teaching in Fall 2026. Therefore, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to communication education, research, and academic service at a prestigious private institution in Dubai.

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

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in either Communication or Speech from a Western accredited institution at the time of appointment. Furthermore, successful candidates will have evidence of teaching excellence or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda, to assist in curriculum development, and to engage in service to the department, school, and community.

Required Qualifications:

• To begin with, candidates must have a Ph.D. in either:
  • Communication (general communication, international & interpersonal communication, communication studies; a degree in speech communication is preferred), OR
  • Speech (speech studies, rhetoric)
• Furthermore, experience teaching Public Speaking
• Additionally, related experiences in forensics, performing arts, media, and/or professional memberships or certification
• Moreover, excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Finally, experience teaching diverse student populations

Key Responsibilities:

• First and foremost, deliver high-quality instruction in Public Speaking and Oral Rhetoric at the undergraduate level
• Additionally, demonstrate teaching effectiveness and excellence
• Furthermore, maintain an active research agenda
• Moreover, assist in curriculum development and program enhancement
• In addition, provide student advising and academic support
• Furthermore, engage in service activities at the department, school, and community levels

Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Benefits include:

• Tax-exempt basic salary
• Housing allowance
• Annual two-way airfare
• Health and life insurance
• Professional memberships
• Conference attendance expenses
• Assistance with children’s tuition
• Additional components

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through AUD’s Recruitment Portal, where they can create their profiles and provide the necessary documents:

• First, a cover letter
• Second, an updated CV
• Third, a statement of teaching philosophy
• Fourth, contact information of three (3) academic/professional references

Important Dates:

• Position: Fall 2026 start
• Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled

Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates