Associate Professor — Media Production & Storytelling

Interfolio, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Zayed University is seeking full-time faculty for the College of Communication and Media Studies to teach in its Media Production and Storytelling concentrations at the Abu Dhabi campus starting Spring 2027. Candidates should have MA/PhD (or MFA) and demonstrate excellence in teaching and professional/scholarly activity.

The college emphasizes diversity, bilingual education, and regional impact. The position requires a commitment to the UAE’s knowledge economy, with assignments beginning January

Qualifications

• Excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• A record of teaching experience that meets international standards with a minimum of 3 years experience in tertiary education.
• Professional expertise and/or scholarly or creative activity in the relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Teach core skills in creative content development, visual and digital storytelling, and media production.
• Contribute to a diverse academic team and collegial environment.
• Engage in scholarly or creative activity in the area of specialization.

Skills

Excellence in teaching

Teaching experience 3+ years

Scholarly activity

Education

MA or PhD in Communication/Journalism/Media Sciences

MFA in Film/Video/Digital/New Media

Job description

Zayed University is seeking full-time faculty for the College of Communication and Media Studies to teach in its Media Production and Storytelling concentrations at the Abu Dhabi campus starting Spring 2027. Candidates should have MA/PhD (or MFA) and demonstrate excellence in teaching and professional/scholarly activity.

The college emphasizes diversity, bilingual education, and regional impact. The position requires a commitment to the UAE’s knowledge economy, with assignments beginning January