Assistant Professor: Crisis & Strategic Communication

Al Ain University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ain University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Communication and Crisis Management to teach and develop courses such as Crisis and Emergency Communication, Strategic Communication, and Government Communication. The role includes supervising student projects and contributing to curriculum and accreditation efforts, with a focus on applying real-world cases from local and regional contexts.

Candidates should have a PhD in Strategic Communication or related field, a strong teaching record

Qualifications

• PhD in Strategic Communication, Crisis Communication, Corporate Communication, or a closely related specialization.
• Proven record of excellence in undergraduate teaching with at least 3 years of university teaching experience.
• Research published in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus.
• Commitment to renewing and developing curricula in Communication and Crisis Management.
• Experience in quality assurance and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in Communication and Crisis Management (e.g., Crisis and Emergency Communication, Strategic Communication, Government Communication).
• Train students through practical applications and simulations based on local and regional cases.
• Monitor media discourse and analyze social media during crises using digital analytics tools.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to support learning outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and course management in line with university standards.
• Engage in research activities and supervise graduation projects.

Skills

Teaching

Crisis communication

Strategic communication

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Digital tools in teaching

Academic mentoring

Media analysis

Education

PhD in Strategic Communication or related field

Job description

Al Ain University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Communication and Crisis Management to teach and develop courses such as Crisis and Emergency Communication, Strategic Communication, and Government Communication. The role includes supervising student projects and contributing to curriculum and accreditation efforts, with a focus on applying real-world cases from local and regional contexts.

Candidates should have a PhD in Strategic Communication or related field, a strong teaching record