Open‑Rank Visiting Faculty in Media Communication (2 positions)

About the role

The Department of Media Communication at the American University of Sharjah is seeking two full‑time, open‑rank visiting faculty members for the Spring 2027 term. The appointment is teaching‑focused, with a load of three courses, and will support both undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver three courses in areas such as advertising, public relations, integrated marketing communication, media production, social media, communication theory, or research methods.
• Contribute to the department’s curriculum by teaching diverse courses and bridging theory‑based and skills‑based instruction.

Required profile

• Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree in media and communication studies or a related field from an accredited, internationally recognized university.
• Demonstrated ability to teach students from diverse cultural and national backgrounds, with preference for experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required skills

• Expertise in advertising, public relations, and integrated marketing communication.
• Proficiency in media production, social media, communication theory, and research methods.

What we offer

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free housing, paid utilities and other attractive benefits.