Assistant Professor in Creative Industries

Canadian University of Dubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Canadian University Dubai seeks a qualified Part Time Assistant Professor in Creative Industries to join the School of Creative Industries. The successful candidate will bring academic expertise and industry experience in areas like media business, digital media, and creative entrepreneurship, integrating practice-based learning into undergraduate teaching.

Teaching responsibilities include delivering courses, supervising student projects, and developing curricula with industry-aligned case

Qualifications

• PhD in Media Business, Creative Industries, Digital Media, or related discipline with demonstrated knowledge of entrepreneurship and business practices within the creative industries.
• A minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience, including student project supervision.
• Industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of creative entrepreneurship, digital media, and emerging business models within the creative economy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging undergraduate teaching in assigned courses, ensuring alignment with approved curricula and learning outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain course materials, assessment activities, and relevant learning resources.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Supervise student projects and applied learning activities relevant to assigned courses.
• Incorporate contemporary industry practices, digital technologies, and real world case studies into teaching.
• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement, as required.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students enrolled in assigned courses.
• Collaborate with the Programme Head and academic colleagues to ensure consistency in teaching quality and assessment standards.
• Participate in relevant academic meetings, assessment moderation, and quality assurance activities associated with assigned teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Industry experience mandatory

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Media Business/Creative Industries/ Digital Media/Communication

Job description

Job description

CUD Faculty Position in Creative Industries

School of Creative Industries

Position: Assistant Professor, Part Time

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is seeking a qualified and industry experienced Part Time Assistant Professor in Creative Industries to join the School of Creative Industries.

The successful candidate will bring academic expertise, practical industry experience, and an innovative approach to teaching in areas including media business, digital media, creative entrepreneurship, and communication. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to an interdisciplinary academic environment that integrates creativity, business, technology, and professional practice.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Media Business, Creative Industries, Digital Media, Communication, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated knowledge of entrepreneurship and business practices within the creative industries.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience, including student project supervision.
• Relevant professional experience in the media, communication, digital, or creative industries. Industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of creative entrepreneurship, digital media, and emerging business models within the creative economy.
• Experience in curriculum development, innovative teaching methods, and practice based learning.
• The ability to integrate professional case studies, industry projects, and contemporary creative practices into teaching.
• Relevant professional certifications in Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, or related areas are preferred.

Teaching Areas

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching in one or more of the following areas:

• Media and Communication: Contemporary media industries, communication practices, and evolving media business models.
• Strategic Communication: Communication strategies, branding, digital engagement, and integrated marketing communication.
• Digital Luxury: Digital branding, luxury marketing, consumer engagement, and emerging technologies in the luxury sector.
• Content Production: Digital content creation, storytelling, multimedia production, and creative content strategies.
• Creative Entrepreneurship: Innovation, business development, entrepreneurial ventures, and management within the creative economy.
• Professional Practice and Research: Industry projects, applied research methods, creative project management, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging undergraduate teaching in assigned courses, ensuring alignment with approved curricula and learning outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain course materials, assessment activities, and relevant learning resources.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Supervise student projects and applied learning activities relevant to assigned courses.
• Incorporate contemporary industry practices, digital technologies, and real world case studies into teaching.
• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement, as required.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students enrolled in assigned courses.
• Collaborate with the Programme Head and academic colleagues to ensure consistency in teaching quality and assessment standards.
• Participate in relevant academic meetings, assessment moderation, and quality assurance activities associated with assigned teaching responsibilities.

The position reports to the relevant Programme Head and carries an anticipated teaching assignment of one or two courses per semester, subject to academic scheduling and institutional requirements.

About the School of Creative Industries

The School of Creative Industries at Canadian University Dubai brings together creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and business education to prepare students for careers across the evolving creative economy.

Its Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries programme integrates creative development with business, management, communication, digital media, and entrepreneurship. Developed in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, the programme emphasises interdisciplinary learning, industry engagement, and practical experience.

Through applied projects, industry partnerships, and entrepreneurial initiatives, the School equips students with the skills to develop, manage, and commercialise creative ideas in a rapidly changing global environment.

About Canadian University Dubai

Established in 2006, Canadian University Dubai is a leading higher education institution located in the heart of Dubai.

CUD is ranked #616 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and #1 in Dubai for the sixth consecutive year according to the same rankings.

The University's City Walk campus offers modern teaching facilities, media studios, technology enabled classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces that support creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

With a diverse international community and a commitment to Canadian inspired education, CUD provides an engaging academic environment that connects education with professional practice and the evolving needs of industry.

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region,QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the#1 University in Dubai,and21stin the Arab Regionaccording to theQS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.