"Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication"

The College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences at Abu Dhabi University seeks a candidate for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication. The candidate should hold a PhD in a related area, be bilingual in English and Arabic, and possess technical skills in web and visual design. The position begins in Winter 2025. The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses such as Principles of Strategic Public Relations, Communication Strategy in Advertising, Organizational Communication, Writing for PR, PR Protocol and Etiquette, Introduction to Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Integrated Communication Campaign, Public Relations Campaigns, Theories of Mass Communication, Mass Media Ethics and Responsibilities, Intercultural Communication, Web Design and Development, and Advertising Design.

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.
• Conduct research and contribute to publications.
• 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 Public Relations, Advertising, Strategic Communication or any other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience of working in the media industry.
• Strong research and publication record.
• Proficiency in using design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, as well as web design techniques.
• 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. To apply for this position, please submit your application at: https://apps.adu.ac.ae/jobposting/1758104316893x140250099495731200