Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor - Multimedia and Storytelling - Abu Dhabi

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: College of Communication and Media Studies

Open Date

Oct 02, 2026

Description

The College of Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University is seeking dynamic and innovative individuals to teach communication courses on its Abu Dhabi Campus starting January 2027.

Candidates should be able to teach core skills in creative content development, visual and digital storytelling, and media production across traditional, digital and emerging platforms. The concentatrion in Media Production and Storytelling equips students with the creative, technical and critical skills needed to develop compelling narratives and produce engaging multimedia content for diverse audiences. Prospective candidates are expected to demonstrate a proven record of teaching experience that meets international standards along with professional expertise in relevant fields. Scholarly or creative activity in the area of specialization is also valued.

About the College

The College of Communication and Media Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), and the International Advertising Association accredits its Integrated Strategic Communications concentration.

The College offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the communication skills necessary to assume leadership roles in various industries.

Our faculty represent over 20 nationalities and are committed to graduating students who:

• Understand the role of mass communication in local, regional and global contexts.
• Demonstrate strong written, oral, and visual communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Use digital media technologies thoughtfully and effectively.
• Value truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.
• Think critically, innovate and engage in meaningful dialogue.
• Contribute to the body of knowledge in mass communication from the region.
• Support the future development of the UAE and the global community.

The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences with concentrations in:

• Integrated Strategic Communications
• Media Production and Storytelling
• Tourism and Cultural Communications

The College seeks full-time faculty at the rank of Instructor/Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in its Media Production and Storytelling concentrations with assignments beginning Spring 2027. The search will remain open until positions are filled.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold MA or PhD in Communication, Journalism or Media Sciences or a related field. Applicants with Masters in Fine Arts with a specialization in Film, Video Production, Digital and/or New Media will be also considered. Terminal degrees from QS-ranked universities recognized or equalized by the UAE Ministry of Education are highly preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Industry and practical experience in the region.
• Experience teaching in an English as a Second/Foreign Language environment
• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, collegial and student-focused professional who can work effectively as part of a diverse academic team. Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to collegiality and teamwork as well as the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, external stakeholders and the wider community. A proactive, adaptable and professional approach, together with a willingness to contribute to the academic and broader activities of the College and Zayed University is highly valued.

Zayed University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups.

About Zayed University

Zayed University is a leading national institution in the United Arab Emirates, established to provide high-quality education aligned with international standards. With campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines including business, communication and media sciences, education, humanities, and technological innovation. The university is fully accredited in the UAE and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in the United States.

Zayed University is committed to academic excellence, research, and innovation, while fostering a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. As a bilingual institution (Arabic and English), it prepares graduates to contribute effectively to both local and global communities. The university maintains strong partnerships with industry and government entities, supporting experiential learning and career readiness.

Guided by the values of integrity, collaboration, and sustainability, Zayed University plays a key role in advancing the UAE’s knowledge economy and national development priorities.

Discover your potential. Inspire the next generation. Join Zayed University.