PhD Holders in Media and Communication - حملة الدكتوراه في الإعلام والاتصال

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.