Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production

Karlstad University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production. The role requires a PhD, bilingual teaching abilities in English and Arabic, and expertise in video production. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, supervising student projects, and developing course materials. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant academic community focusing on innovative media practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of working in the media industry.
• Familiarity with new media technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.
• Consult and supervise student projects and research.
• Mark and assess student work and examinations.
• Develop teaching materials for courses.
• Participate in professional activities.

Skills

Proficiency in video production

Strong research and publication record

Effective presentation skills

Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic

Education

PhD or Terminal Degree in Mass Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Adobe Audition

Job description

Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production

College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences
Department of Communication
Full-Time Faculty

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60 nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission – WSCUC”.

The College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (CAESS) provides general education courses for all undergraduate students, in addition to a portfolio of specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs in education and social sciences: BA in Psychology, BA in International Relations, BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), BA in Video Game Design, Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), Med in Educational Technologies and AI, MA in Digital Communication and Technology, MEd in Educational Leadership, Ph.D. in Education, and MA in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

The College of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences (CAESS) Abu Dhabi University seeks a candidate for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production. The candidate should hold a PhD in a related area, be a bilingual who can teach in both our English and Arabic streams of the program and possess technical skills in video production and postproduction. The position begins in Winter. The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• Introduction to Film
• Short Film Production
• Introduction to Graphic Design
• TV and Radio News
• Short Video Production
• Digital Photography
• Video Editing and Visual Effects
• Writing for Broadcast and New Media
• Screenwriting
• Directing for Documentary
• Radio Production
• Single & Multi Camera Production

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.
• Consult and supervise student projects and research work.
• Mark and assess student work, assignments, projects, tests and examinations.
• Prepare, review and moderate examination questions and marking answer scripts.
• Develop subject teaching materials for the subjects the academic teaches.
• Participate in professional activities in the University/ community.
• Be a member of various committees.
• Carry out leadership roles in educational activities in their academic Department/ Centre.

Requirements:

• A PhD or a Terminal Degree in Mass Communication specializing in Broadcasting, Media Production, New Media or any other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience of working in the media industry.
• Strong research and publication record.
• Proficiency in video production and postproduction techniques such as photography, videography, video and audio editing using industry standard software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Audition…
• Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic language.
• Familiarity with the new media technologies.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply for this position, please submit your application at:

Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production

Abu Dhabi University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education.