Assistant Professor in Communication and Crisis Management

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

Reference Number: 423 Abu Dhabi

Assistant Professor in Communication and Crisis Management

Qualifications: PhD in Strategic Communication, Crisis Communication, Corporate Communication, or a closely related specialization.

Job Description

• Develop and teach a variety of specialized courses in Communication and Crisis Management, including Crisis and Emergency Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Reputation Management, Government Communication, Risk and Rumor Management, and Internal Communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of crisis communication planning methodologies and response scenarios, and train students through practical applications and simulations based on real-world local and regional cases.
• Monitor and analyze media discourse and social media content during crises, and utilize digital analytics tools to measure impact and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies.
• Assess and monitor students’ academic progress and provide appropriate feedback to improve their performance and support their academic and professional success.
• Contribute effectively to curriculum development and course management in accordance with University and College standards, including the development of specialized courses in Communication and Crisis Management.
• Contribute effectively to College and University initiatives and participate in constructive proposals and projects.
• Contribute to quality assurance and academic accreditation requirements, including the preparation of supporting documentation and evidence for local and international accreditation.
• Supervise graduation projects and participate in relevant research activities and College and University committees.
• Encourage and guide students to envision their future careers in Communication and Crisis Management within local, regional, and international contexts, ensuring they are equipped to meet labor market requirements.
• Build professional relationships with government entities and organizations involved in crisis management, supporting field training opportunities and academic and professional collaboration.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with students that foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Participate in community and professional engagement activities that contribute to serving the University and local community and strengthening the role of the program within the community.

General Conditions

• A 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, developing, and proposing curricula and specialized courses in Communication and Crisis Management.
• Contribution to quality assurance and academic accreditation requirements, including the preparation of supporting documentation and evidence.
• Ability to prepare course files and learning outcomes reports and align assessment methods with intended learning outcomes.
• Ability to teach theoretical and applied aspects of Communication and Crisis Management.
• High proficiency in using information technology and digital tools in teaching.