The OpportunityZayed University is fully accredited in the UAE and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the US.
The College is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications and its Integrated Strategic Communications concentration is accredited by the International Advertising Association.
The College of Communication and Media Sciences offers a comprehensive program of study, providing students opportunities to develop their communication skills and prepare themselves to play important professional leadership roles.
Our faculty represent approx. 20 different nationalities and are committed to our mission, which is to graduate students who:
• Understand the role of mass communication in Islamic and global cultures
• Master written, oral and visual skills in English and Arabic
• Use digital media technologies thoughtfully and appropriately;
• Value truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity
• Think critically, be innovative and engage in dialogue
• Contribute to the body of knowledge in mass communication from this region
• Assist in the future development of the UAE and the global community.
Studies lead to a B.S. degree in Communication and Media Sciences with concentrations in one of three areas: Integrated Strategic Communications, Media Production and Storytelling and Tourism and Cultural Communications. Undergraduate courses are single-gender education with male and female students attending separate classes in separate facilities. Graduate programs leading to an M.A. degree also exist in Tourism and Cultural Communication and in Strategic Public Relations.
Zayed University's College of Communication and Media Sciences seeks enthusiastic part-time faculty for the Fall 2020 semester, and beyond, to teach a variety of communication subjects to Emirati students.
The College seeks part-time faculty at the ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, to teach courses in the following areas: Integrated Strategic Communications, Media Production and Storytelling and Tourism and Cultural Communications.
Examples of courses include:
1. Communication, Media and Society2. Foundations in Media Writing
3. Media Storytelling I
4. Digital Storytelling
5. Public Speaking and Persuasion
6. Media Law and Ethics
7. Introduction to Integrated Strategic Communications
8. Writing for Public Relations
9. Media Planning and Management
10. Creative Advertising
11. Integrated Strategic Communications Management and Planning
12. Introduction to Social Media
13. Visual Storytelling
14. Video Production
15. Audio Production
16. Media and Cultural Criticism
17. Media History
18. Web Production
19. Multimedia Production
20. Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
21. Tourism Principles
22. Communicating Tourism: Destinations and Heritage
23. Planning and Promotion for Events and Festivals
The Responsibilities
Adjunct (part-time) faculty are responsible for melding their expertise with the established course syllabus to create dynamic instructional delivery to enthusiastic Emirati students. All part-time faculty will be supervised and report to the College's Associate/Assistant/Dean.
Typically each class meets two or three times a week. Occasionally a course is scheduled for a single day over a longer time period. Most courses will run for the entire semester from either August - December or January - May.
The Requirements
The ideal candidates for these positions are expected to have a record of previous teaching experience that meets international standards and should possess a minimum of a master's degree, preferably a PhD, from an accredited university, have experience in the mass media or communications field or related discipline, and be well-versed in current technological practice.Candidates must have a UAE residence visa and be able to provide a letter of no-objection from their sponsor.
To ApplyIn addition to completing the online application form, attach one document containing a letter of application and a current CV, the names and contact details of three referees and a statement of your undergraduate teaching philosophy.The review of candidates will begin immediately.
While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.
