Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing

Gulf University; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 17,500 - 22,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing to join their innovative team. This role involves teaching and developing curricula for a bachelor's program, engaging in research, and contributing to community activities. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Digital Marketing, strong communication skills, and the ability to teach in both Arabic and English. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of marketing education while collaborating with a diverse group of students and faculty. If you are passionate about digital marketing and education, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in Digital Marketing required with teaching experience.
• Experience in developing course specifications for accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classes for various levels in the program's specialization.
• Engage in research and community activities related to specialization.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Curriculum Development

Research Skills

Bilingual Teaching (Arabic and English)

Education

PhD in Digital Marketing

Membership in DM Professional Body

ADM Professional Certificate

Tools

Digital Marketing Software

Job description

Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing

Department: Marketing and Media Technology

Program: Bachelor in Advertising and Digital Marketing

College: Communication and Media Technologies

Introduction: Gulf University's bachelor’s in Advertising and Digital Marketing program is designed to develop media and marketing competencies for students who wish to work in media by developing their knowledge and professional skills. The program also targets students with previous media and marketing experience.

The program's rationale is to provide students with the required knowledge in digital marketing by following a multidisciplinary approach and professional practices that follow an orderly sequence of modules. These modules allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding by focusing on marketing theories, media, public relations, and research. In addition, the student's skills will be enhanced by studying a wide range of courses that balance knowledge, application, specialized skills, critical and creative thinking, general skills, and graduation projects.

• Expected Qualifications:
• PhD degree in Digital Marketing (DM).
• Membership in a DM professional body is desirable.
• ADM Professional certificate from DMI or other highly reputed bodies is desirable.
• Expected Experience:
• At least three years of teaching experience in digital marketing and relevant topics.
• A minimum of two years of relevant industrial experience in the field of specialization.
• Experience developing course specifications per the National Qualification Framework and international accreditation standards.
• Experience in utilizing different software relevant to DM.
• Required 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 Arabic and English language.
• Rules and Responsibilities:
• Teaching and learning: must be able to 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.
• Research engagement: must be engaged in different research and scholarly activities related to the specialization field.
• Community engagement: contributes to different community engagement activities organized by the college and university.
• Documents needed:
• Application Form.
• Copy of earned credentials (BSc, Master, and PhD).
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter.
• Teaching, learning, and research philosophy.
• Three referees' contact information (email as well their telephone numbers).
• Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.