Associate Professor of Media Science (United Arab Emirates University)

Job Description The Department of Media and Creative Industries at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position in Digital Media and Convergent Journalism. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Applicants for the position should enhance the students with expertise in new media journalism, multimedia production and storytelling. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in news writing and reporting, multimedia production for online and mobile applications. The faculty will also be responsible to deliver lab-based courses in the media labs in the department, capable to utilize AI applications in content creation, processing and distribution. Candidate will be also responsible for curriculum development, program coordination, student advising, and other responsibilities generally expected of full-time faculty. Candidates are also expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Minimum Qualification Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus. Preferred Qualification PhD in digital journalism/Multimedia Record in Scopus. H-Index= 4 Meida industry experience Close Date 2025-06-09 Department Media & Creative Industries-(CHSS) Grade 22 Posting Number 4540 Position Number 310810 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Interdisciplinoxy

Job Description

The Department of Media and Creative Industries at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position in Digital Media and Convergent Journalism. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. Applicants for the position should enhance the students with expertise in new media journalism, multimedia production and storytelling. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in news writing and reporting, multimedia production for online and mobile applications. The faculty will also be responsible to deliver lab-based courses in the media labs in the department, capable to utilize AI applications in content creation, processing and distribution. Candidate will be also responsible for curriculum development, program coordination, student advising, and other responsibilities generally expected of full-time faculty. Candidates are also expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus.