Part-Time Assistant Professor, Creative Industries

Canadian University of Dubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Canadian University Dubai seeks a qualified Part Time Assistant Professor in Creative Industries to join the School of Creative Industries. The successful candidate will bring academic expertise and industry experience in areas like media business, digital media, and creative entrepreneurship, integrating practice-based learning into undergraduate teaching.

Teaching responsibilities include delivering courses, supervising student projects, and developing curricula with industry-aligned case

Qualifications

• PhD in Media Business, Creative Industries, Digital Media, or related discipline with demonstrated knowledge of entrepreneurship and business practices within the creative industries.
• A minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience, including student project supervision.
• Industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of creative entrepreneurship, digital media, and emerging business models within the creative economy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging undergraduate teaching in assigned courses, ensuring alignment with approved curricula and learning outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain course materials, assessment activities, and relevant learning resources.
• Evaluate student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Supervise student projects and applied learning activities relevant to assigned courses.
• Incorporate contemporary industry practices, digital technologies, and real world case studies into teaching.
• Contribute to course development and continuous improvement, as required.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students enrolled in assigned courses.
• Collaborate with the Programme Head and academic colleagues to ensure consistency in teaching quality and assessment standards.
• Participate in relevant academic meetings, assessment moderation, and quality assurance activities associated with assigned teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Industry experience mandatory

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Media Business/Creative Industries/ Digital Media/Communication

Job description

Canadian University Dubai seeks a qualified Part Time Assistant Professor in Creative Industries to join the School of Creative Industries. The successful candidate will bring academic expertise and industry experience in areas like media business, digital media, and creative entrepreneurship, integrating practice-based learning into undergraduate teaching.

Teaching responsibilities include delivering courses, supervising student projects, and developing curricula with industry-aligned case