Assistant/Associate Professor – Public Relations & Marketing

About the role

The American University in the Emirates invites qualified candidates to join its College of Business as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Public Relations and Marketing. The position is full‑time and focuses on delivering high‑quality teaching, advancing research, and contributing to academic service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver research‑informed instruction in Public Relations, Marketing, and related specializations.
• Plan, manage, and assess course delivery, materials, and student performance.
• Participate in curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct scholarly research, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and support the university’s research mission.
• Engage in academic service, student advising, and professional development activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Public Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, or a closely related field, completed by the time of recruitment.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at an internationally accredited university.
• At least 3 research publications in the last 5 years, preferably indexed in Scopus.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Curriculum development and course design.
• Ability to integrate digital tools and technology into teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to teach in a multicultural, internationally accredited university.
• Support for research activities and scholarly publication.
• Engagement with a vibrant academic community in the United Arab Emirates.