Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication

Karlstad University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching various undergraduate courses in English and Arabic, requiring a PhD in a relevant field and proficiency in design software. Candidates should have experience in the media industry and a strong research background. This full-time position begins in Winter 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD or Terminal Degree in Mass Communication specializing in Strategic Communication.
• Demonstrated experience in the media industry.
• Strong research and publication record.
• Effective presentation skills in both theoretical and practical settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.
• Consult and supervise student projects and research.
• Mark student work and prepare examination questions.
• Develop teaching materials for various subjects.

Skills

Bilingual: English and Arabic

Proficiency in InDesign

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Canva

Strong presentation skills

Familiarity with new media technologies

Education

PhD or Terminal Degree in Mass Communication

Tools

Web design techniques

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Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication

College ofArts, Education and Social Sciences
Department of Mass 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 Strategic Communication. 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 web and visual design.Theposition begins in Winter 2025. The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses such as:

- Principles of Strategic Public Relations
- Communication Strategy in Advertising
- Organizational Communication
- Writing for PR
- PR Protocol and Etiquette
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Social Media Management
- Integrated Communication Campaign
- Public Relations Campaigns
- Theories of Mass Communication
- Mass Media Ethics and Responsibilities
- Intercultural Communication
- Web Design and Development
- Advertising Design

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.
• Conduct research and contribute to publications.
• 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 Public Relations, Advertising, Strategic Communication or any other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience of working in the media industry.
• Strong research and publication record.
• Proficiency in using design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, as well as web design techniques.
• 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 Strategic Communication

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