Associate Professor – Media & Creative Industries

About the role

The Department of Media and Creative Industries at UAEU seeks a full‑time Associate Professor to lead undergraduate teaching and curriculum development in broadcast production, television, and radio.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in television and radio production, broadcast journalism, audio production, studio operations, on‑air performance and media writing.
• Design and launch new courses that address emerging trends such as digital streaming, podcasting, multimedia storytelling, and new production technologies.
• Advise and mentor students, supervising projects for the campus TV station, radio station, and podcasts.
• Maintain an active agenda of professional creative work or scholarly research.
• Participate in departmental, college and university service, including committee work and curriculum development.
• Build partnerships with industry professionals and organisations in the UAE and internationally.
• Deliver graduate‑level lectures and seminars as needed.

Required profile

• Earned doctorate in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in broadcast production, reporting and presentation.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching or strong potential for teaching excellence.
• Record of creative or scholarly activity.
• Ability to teach in a secondary area such as digital media, film production, sports broadcasting, live event production, or media criticism.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience using Avid and Pro Tools.
• Hands‑on knowledge of broadcast audio/video equipment, studio and field production gear.
• Skills in podcasting, multimedia journalism, digital video production, scriptwriting and media management.