Assistant Professor in Advertising – Gulf University

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Advertising – Gulf University, Bahrain

Location: Bahrain | Employment Type: Full Time | Department: College of Communication & Media Technologies | Category: Academic

About the Role

Gulf University’s College of Communication & Media Technologies is seeking an Assistant Professor in Advertising to teach and conduct research in advertising, digital marketing, and media communications. This Assistant Professor in Advertising role combines academic teaching with applied industry expertise across digital and traditional advertising platforms.

Qualifications Required

• Ph.D. in Advertising, Marketing Communications, Media Studies, or a closely related field
• Evidence of scholarly publications and research activity

Experience Required

• Teaching experience at the university level
• Strong knowledge of digital advertising platforms and strategies
• Professional experience in advertising agencies or marketing departments
• Certifications from DMI, Google, or Meta advertising platforms (desirable)

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to integrate theory with practical advertising applications
• Experience with media production tools and software
• Research competence in advertising and media communications

Roles and Responsibilities

As Assistant Professor in Advertising, the successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Advertising, Digital Marketing, and related media subjects
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals in advertising and media
• Supervise student projects, campaigns, and graduation projects
• Contribute to program accreditation (CIPR, DMI) and curriculum development
• Develop industry partnerships and collaborative projects
• Participate in university events and community engagement

Required Application Documents

• Completed application form
• Copies of academic qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Teaching and research philosophy statement
• Contact information for three referees

Why Join Gulf University

Gulf University is a non-profit institution in the Kingdom of Bahrain committed to high-quality education. The College of Communication & Media Technologies offers Assistant Professors in Advertising the opportunity to blend academic research with real-world industry partnerships within Gulf University’s growing communication programs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application details and CV directly to the Gulf University HR team, or learn more via the Careers page. Applications will be reviewed by Gulf University HR.