About this role
Major Responsibilities
- 1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in digital media and communication, in English.
- 2. Undertake research and initiate projects leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and ISI (Clarivate Web of Science).
- 3. Supervise graduation projects and master's and doctoral theses.
- 4. Contribute to developing and enhancing academic courses and programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- 5. Participate in academic accreditation, with attention to the standards of the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
- 6. Perform administrative duties assigned by the programme, department, college, or university.
- 7. Participate in community-service initiatives, including organizing events and providing advisory services.
- 8. Provide academic advising and student mentorship.
Language Requirements
An excellent command of English — both written and spoken — is required. The appointee must be able to teach, supervise, and publish in English to an international standard. A degree from an English-medium university and the ability to teach in Arabic are considered advantages.
Competencies & Skills
- 1. A minimum of three years' successful university teaching experience in digital media, communication, or related disciplines at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- 2. A strong record of publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and ISI (Clarivate Web of Science).
- 3. An excellent command of English (written and spoken) sufficient to teach, supervise, and publish in English.
- 4. Experience supervising graduation projects and master's and doctoral theses.
- 5. Proven ability to establish and maintain successful collaborations with media and digital-media organizations, industry partners, and community institutions.
- 6. A demonstrated record of contribution to university and community service.
- 7. Experience in e-learning and online education (preferred), and proficiency in integrating digital technology into curriculum design and instruction.
Qualifications
- BA in Digital Media and Communication.
- MA in Digital Media and Communication.
- PhD in Digital Media and Communication.
- Priority will be given to candidates who obtained their PhD from a top-ranked Western university, or from an institution of equivalent international standing.