Assistant​/Associate Professor in Mass Communication

Assistant / Associate Professor in Mass Communication

The School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Mass Communication, beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate both scholarly and practical expertise and contribute to the growth and innovation of AURAK’s undergraduate program in Mass Communication. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance excellence in media education within the UAE’s dynamic higher education landscape by combining theoretical knowledge with professional practice.

• Teach undergraduate courses in at least three of the following areas:
• Audio-visual production
• Creative writing and screenwriting
• Short and documentary filmmaking
• Film studies and film history
• Research methods in media and communication
• Media planning, social media strategy, and analytics
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in research, internships, and career development.
• Contribute to curriculum design, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university-level committees and service activities.
• Engage with the professional media community and contribute to public and academic outreach.

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Film Studies, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• A strong record of scholarly publications commensurate with the academic rank sought.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in at least three of the listed specialization areas.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, student engagement, and curriculum innovation.
• Ability to integrate theoretical and practical perspectives in classroom instruction.
• Commitment to diversity, collaboration, and interdisciplinary teaching.

• Experience in universities following the American model of higher education.
• A record of securing external research grants or clear potential to do so.
• Leadership experience at the department, program, or institutional level.