Part-Time Assistant Professor, Creative Industries

About the role

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is seeking a qualified, industry-experienced Part-Time Assistant Professor for the School of Creative Industries. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in areas such as media business, digital media, creative entrepreneurship and communication, contributing to an interdisciplinary environment that combines creativity, business, technology and professional practice. The position reports to the Programme Head, with an anticipated teaching load of one or two courses per semester.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging undergraduate teaching in assigned courses, aligned with approved curricula and learning outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain course materials, assessments and learning resources; evaluate students and keep accurate academic records.
• Supervise student projects and applied learning activities.
• Incorporate industry practices, digital technologies and real-world case studies into teaching.
• Contribute to course development, assessment moderation and quality assurance activities.
• Provide academic guidance to students and collaborate with colleagues on teaching quality and assessment standards.

Required profile

• PhD in Media Business, Creative Industries, Digital Media, Communication or a closely related discipline, with knowledge of entrepreneurship and business practices in the creative industries.
• At least two years of undergraduate teaching experience, including student project supervision.
• Mandatory relevant professional experience in the media, communication, digital or creative industries.
• Experience in curriculum development, innovative teaching methods and practice-based learning.
• Preferred: professional certifications in Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing or related areas.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of creative entrepreneurship, digital media and emerging business models in the creative economy.
• Ability to integrate professional case studies and industry projects into teaching.
• Teaching areas include media and communication, strategic communication, digital luxury, content production, creative entrepreneurship and professional practice and research.