Faculty - Applied Media

كليات التقنية العليا - الإمارات; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution seeks a faculty member for the Applied Media department. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or Master’s in a relevant field and possess at least 3 years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include curriculum development, instruction in various media disciplines, and contributions to departmental goals. The faculty member will engage in research to enhance teaching methodologies and participate in academic community events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in Applied Media disciplines.
• Knowledge of contemporary industry trends and issues.
• Experience with non-native English speakers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students in Applied Media disciplines.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Participate in academic and extra-curricular events.

Skills

Effective presentation skills

Communication skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Knowledge of industry practices

Education

PhD / Master’s Degree in Design and Media Production / Digital Media / Applied Media

Job description

The Faculty of Applied Media provides effective teaching in one or more of the Applied Media disciplines (Graphic Design,Interactive Design, Immersive Technology, 2D / 3D Design, Media Production and Communication, Digital Media, Content Creation, Branding, Social Media, Media Analytics and Journalism). In addition to teaching, the faculty plays a role in meeting the division research goals and objectives. Uses research activities to inform teaching and develop students analytical and problem solving skills. The candidate will play an active role in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation. The Applied Media curriculum is delivered within a student-centric learning environment that fosters respect for students, their culture, and their traditions. The faculty plays an important role in assisting with the development and preservation of system-wide and directorate-specific policies, and are viewed as active participants in academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the industry and community.

Requirements

• PhD / Master’s Degree in Design and Media Production / Digital Media / Applied Media or a relevant discipline from an approved institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in one or more of the Applied Media disciplines.
• Applicable relevant industry experience is preferred.
• Must be able to provide instruction at various levels within the program areas.
• Possess specialist knowledge and the ability to operate specialist programs and equipment.
• Have effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the learning environment and teaching methodology.
• Have current knowledge of industry practices, trends and issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to function as a team player within a multi-cultural work environment.
• Overseas teaching / training experience to non-native English speakers is desirable.

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