Adjunct Faculty (Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor) - Integrated Strategic Communications & Multimedia and Storytelling - Abu Dhabi

Global Launch; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Zayed University in Abu Dhabi invites applications for adjunct faculty in its College of Communication and Media Sciences to teach core courses in communication, writing, and campaigns across traditional and digital media.

Applicants should hold an MA or PhD in Communication or a related field, demonstrate excellence in teaching, and be prepared to contribute to a diverse, bilingual learning environment. Positions begin Spring 2027 and the search remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• A record of teaching experience that meets international standards.
• Professional expertise and/or scholarly or creative activity in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in communication, writing, strategic planning, and campaign development across traditional and digital media.
• Contribute to curriculum development within Integrated Strategic Communications and related concentrations.
• Engage in scholarly or creative activity and participate in a diverse campus community.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Teaching experience

Professional expertise

Education

MA or PhD in Communication

Job description

Zayed University: College of Communication and Media Studies

Open Date

Sep 22, 2026

Description

The College of Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University is seeking dynamic and innovative individuals to teach communication courses. Candidates should be able to teach core principles, writing, strategic planning, and campaign development, incorporating elements of advertising, public relations, and marketing communications across traditional and digital media. Integrated Strategic Communications is the largest concentration within the College, supported by active student chapters of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) on both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses. Prospective candidates are expected to demonstrate a proven record of teaching experience that meets international standards, along with professional expertise in relevant fields. Scholarly or creative activity in the area of specialization is also valued.

The College seeks adjunct faculty beginning Fall 2026. The search will remain open until positions are filled.

About the College

The College of Communication and Media Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), and the International Advertising Association accredits its Integrated Strategic Communications concentration. The College offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the communication skills necessary to assume leadership roles in various industries.

Our faculty represent over 20 nationalities and are committed to graduating students who:

• Understand the role of mass communication in local, regional and global contexts.
• Demonstrate strong written, oral, and visual communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Use digital media technologies thoughtfully and effectively.
• Value truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
• Think critically, innovate, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
• Contribute to the body of knowledge in mass communication from the region.
• Support the future development of the UAE and the global community.

The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences with concentrations in:

• Integrated Strategic Communications
• Media Production and Storytelling
• Tourism and Cultural Communications

The College seeks adjunct faculty to teach in its Integrated Strategic Communications and Media Production and Storytelling concentrations with assignments beginning Spring 2027. The search will remain open until positions are filled.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold an MA or PhD in Communication or a related field, with specialization in strategic communication, public relations, or advertising, from a QS-ranked university recognized or equalized by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• A record of teaching experience that meets international standards.
• Professional expertise and/or scholarly or creative activity in the relevant field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English.
• Experience teaching in an ESL environment

Zayed University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups.

Applicants must have a valid UAE residence visa and will be required to provide a No Objection Letter from their sponsor, or employer in case of full-time employment. The same requirement applies to applicants with a golden visa.

Interview & Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. Positions will remain open until filled.

About Zayed University

Zayed University is a leading national institution in the United Arab Emirates, established to provide high-quality education aligned with international standards. With campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines including business, communication and media sciences, education, humanities, and technological innovation. The university is fully accredited in the UAE and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in the United States.

Zayed University is committed to academic excellence, research, and innovation, while fostering a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. As a bilingual institution (Arabic and English), it prepares graduates to contribute effectively to both local and global communities. The university maintains strong partnerships with industry and government entities, supporting experiential learning and career readiness.

Guided by the values of integrity, collaboration, and sustainability, Zayed University plays a key role in advancing the UAE’s knowledge economy and national development priorities.