Assistant / Associate Professor of Communication and Information Studies
(Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media)

The Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Communication (MBRSC), the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf region, at the AmericanUniversity in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant / Associate Professor of Communication & InformationStudies to begin teaching in Fall 2019.
The School invites qualified applicants for the full-time opening to teach Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media (LICM)graduate courses. Candidates have solid credentials in teaching the foundational concepts, techniques, and frameworks forunderstanding, managing, and leading new initiatives in emerging media. Responsibilities will include teaching graduate courses thatwill critically examine the role of social media in local and global contexts, examine various media business strategies that fostercreativity and success in managing creative media, looks into product marketing in emerging media, and teach contemporary consumerresearch while highlighting new means and opportunities to access the consumers.

The successful candidate will have:
 Doctorate in the discipline from a Western accredited institution at the time of appointment
 Previous teaching experience at a graduate level in a Western higher education system with high ratings of teachingeffectiveness
 A demonstrated record of research publication and/or professional experience in Emerging Media
 Excellent English written and oral communication skills
 Ability to be an active team player and a contributor to the continuous improvement in the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication

Candidates are expected to meet standards for personal professional scholarship, and assist in student advising, curriculumdevelopment and other service to the department, school, and community.The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, itincludes housing, annual two-way airfare, health / life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses,assistance with children's tuition, and other components.

The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals andinternational students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education,encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.
Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
Interested applicants must submit the following requirements via email to facultyrecruitment@aud.edu.
 Cover letter
 Updated CV
 Statement of teaching philosophy
 Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references

Alternatively, applicants can submit their application materials to the following postal address

Faculty Recruitment
The American University in DubaiP.O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E.No telephone calls please.While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.



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