Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism and Communication

Academic Discipline, Media, Multimedia, & Communications
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
February 7, 2025
Academic Full-time
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Job Overview

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism and Communication

Institution: American University in Dubai

Starting: Fall 2025

AUID

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 Communication to begin teaching in Fall 2025.

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 a 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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:

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

Candidates are expected to meet personal and professional scholarship standards and 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.

About AUID

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 international education.

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How to Apply

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

Interested applicants must submit the following required documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Updated CV
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references.

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