Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production, Full-time Faculty

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) seeks a candidate for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production. The candidate should hold a PhD in a related area, be bilingual to teach in both English and Arabic streams, and possess technical skills in video production and postproduction. The position begins in Winter.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses such as:

• Introduction to Film - Short Film Production
• Introduction to Graphic Design - TV and Radio News
• Short Video Production - Digital Photography
• Video Editing and Visual Effects - Writing for Broadcast and New Media
• Screenwriting - Directing for Documentary
• Radio Production - Single & Multi Camera Production

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.
• Consult and supervise student projects and research work.
• Mark and assess student work, assignments, projects, tests and examinations.
• Prepare, review and moderate examination questions and marking answer scripts.
• Develop subject teaching materials for the subjects the academic teaches.
• Participate in professional activities in the University/community.
• Be a member of various committees.
• Carry out leadership roles in educational activities in their academic Department/Centre.

Requirements:

• A PhD or a Terminal Degree in Mass Communication specializing in broadcasting, Media Production, New Media or any other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience of working in the media industry.
• Strong research and publication record.
• Proficiency in video production and postproduction techniques such as photography, videography, video and audio editing using industry standard software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Audition.
• Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic language.
• Familiarity with the new media technologies.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The post is a full-time faculty position.

To apply for this position, please submit your application at: https://apps.adu.ac.ae/jobposting/1758104894364x701668398590853100