Assistant Professor: Digital Marketing & Branding

Gulf University; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 22,560 - 31,960; Full time

Job summary

Gulf University in Bahrain is seeking a doctoral level faculty member for the College of Communication & Media Technologies, focusing on Digital Public Relations or Digital Marketing. Responsibilities include delivering classes, engaging in academic research, and supervising projects. Candidates should have a PhD, industry experience in media production, and strong communication skills in Arabic and English. The role emphasizes community engagement and collaboration, offering a fulfilling opportunity to contribute significantly to both academic and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of university-level teaching experience in related courses.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in media production or digital PR.
• Experience developing course specifications per National Qualification Framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes across varying levels of the program's specialization.
• Contribute to college and university committees.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Participate in community engagement activities.
• Engage in community-based PR projects.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English

Ability to create and manage effective collaborative relationships

Capability to develop teaching curriculum

Solid research experience

Ability to supervise senior projects and theses

Education

PhD degree in Digital Public Relations, Digital Marketing, or Branding

TOT professional certificate from Adobe (or equivalent)

Membership of a professional body such as DMI

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI media production tools

Canva

CapCut

CRM/PRM platforms

Job description

Gulf University in Bahrain is seeking a doctoral level faculty member for the College of Communication & Media Technologies, focusing on Digital Public Relations or Digital Marketing. Responsibilities include delivering classes, engaging in academic research, and supervising projects. Candidates should have a PhD, industry experience in media production, and strong communication skills in Arabic and English. The role emphasizes community engagement and collaboration, offering a fulfilling opportunity to contribute significantly to both academic and community initiatives.