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Instructor in Digital Media or Communication

AL AIN UNIVERSITY
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered Yesterday
Strategic communicationCrisis communicationCorporate communicationCrisis communication planningMedia discourse analysisSocial media analytics
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Role overview

Al Ain University is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Communication and Crisis Management.

The role combines university teaching, curriculum development, research, student supervision, accreditation, and professional engagement.

Qualifications and conditions

  • PhD in Strategic Communication, Crisis Communication, Corporate Communication, or a closely related specialization.
  • A proven record of excellence in undergraduate teaching with at least three years of university teaching experience.
  • Research published in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus.
  • Commitment to renewing, developing, and proposing curricula and specialized courses.
  • Ability to prepare course files and learning outcomes reports and align assessment methods with intended learning outcomes.
  • Ability to teach theoretical and applied aspects of Communication and Crisis Management.
  • High proficiency in using information technology and digital tools in teaching.

Teaching and academic duties

  • Develop and teach specialized courses in Communication and Crisis Management.
  • Teach crisis and emergency communication, strategic communication, corporate reputation management, government communication, risk and rumor management, and internal communication.
  • Demonstrate crisis communication planning methodologies and response scenarios through practical applications and simulations.
  • Assess and monitor students’ academic progress and provide appropriate feedback.
  • Supervise graduation projects and participate in relevant research activities and university committees.

Communication and engagement duties

  • Monitor and analyze media discourse and social media content during crises.
  • Use digital analytics tools to measure impact and evaluate communication strategy effectiveness.
  • Guide students toward careers in Communication and Crisis Management.
  • Build professional relationships with government entities and organizations involved in crisis management.
  • Participate in community and professional engagement activities.

Curriculum and quality assurance

  • Contribute to curriculum development and course management in accordance with university and college standards.
  • Contribute to quality assurance and academic accreditation requirements, including supporting documentation and evidence.
  • Renew, develop, and propose curricula and specialized Communication and Crisis Management courses.

Location

  • The position is based in Abu Dhabi.
  • Source metadata identifies the workplace type as onsite.

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