Assistant Professor in Content Creation & Social Media Management Staff Member

Gulf University; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf University in Bahrain is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Content Creation and Social Media Management. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in the relevant field and at least two years of practical experience in content creation. Responsibilities include delivering courses, engaging in research, and contributing to community activities. Candidates should be proficient in both Arabic and English and have strong skills in content production across various platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD holder in Content Creation and Social Media Management.
• Desirable to have membership in a professional body (DMI).
• Desirable to have a TOT Professional certificate from Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes for different levels of the program's specialization domains.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities related to the specialization field.
• Participate in community engagement activities organized by the college.

Skills

Effective work relationships

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Research experience

Bilingual teaching (Arabic and English)

Education

PhD in Content Creation and Social Media Management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI-powered media tools

Job description

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Assistant Professor, Content Creation & Social Media Management

Position Type: Full-time Academic Staff Member; Department: College of Communication & Media Technologies; Work Mode: On Site; Start Date: 2026-02-18.

Qualifications

• PhD holder in Content Creation and Social Media Management.
• Membership of a professional body (DMI) is desirable.
• A TOT Professional certificate from Adobe is desirable.

Required Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of hands‑on industry experience in content creation and social media management, including ideation, scripting, filming, editing, publishing, and performance analysis.
• Experience in media production for digital/social platforms, especially short‑form video (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts), static & motion graphics, live content, and interactive formats.
• Proven ability to independently produce high‑impact content across multiple formats and platforms: adverts, posters, flyers, banners, infographics, social carousels, Stories, Reels, TikToks; on‑ground visuals such as billboards, event backdrops, exhibition materials, branded merchandise concepts; digital interfaces including website content modules, app screen prototypes, email templates.
• Hands‑on experience with visual branding execution—maintaining consistency in typography, color, tone, and style across channels.
• Direct experience using industry‑standard software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator) and AI‑powered media tools.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and academic staff to translate complex ideas (e.g., research outputs, program features) into accessible, engaging digital content.

Skills

• Ability to create and maintain effective work relationships with staff.
• Ability to develop teaching curriculum and manage quality enhancement in the higher education environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid research experience in the field of specialization.
• Ability to teach both in Arabic and English language.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes for different levels of the program's specialization domains.
• Contribute to different committees at college and university levels that support the achievement of the program mission.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities related to the specialization field.
• Participate in community engagement activities organized by the college and university.

Additional Expectations

• Ability to produce high‑impact content across multiple formats and platforms as described in the experience section.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic staff to translate complex ideas into engaging digital content.