[ecrea] FT Positions in Advertising/PR at Lebanese American University

The Department of Communication Arts at the Lebanese American University 
(LAU) has two open positions for full-time faculty in Advertising and 
Public Relations. The deadline to apply is Dec 31, 2016. The department 
is interested in applicants who have a broad professional experience and 
a long track record in Advertising and Public Relations and can 
contribute to developing the BA in Communication and producing research 
related to the Lebanese and Arab Advertising/PR scene. For more details 
on how to submit your application, please visit the following:

http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/faculty/as-17-2.php

http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/faculty/as-17-3.php

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The Department of Communication Arts in the School of Arts and Sciences 
at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applicants to a 
tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. The 
department is interested in applicants who have a broad professional 
experience and a long track record in Advertising and Public Relations 
and can contribute to developing the BA in Communication and producing 
research related to the Lebanese and Arab Advertising/PR scene.

*Responsibilities*

  * Teach on both campuses introductory and advanced Advertising/PR
    courses, such as principles of advertising, introduction to public
    relations, writing for advertising and PR, copywriting, crisis
    communication, strategic communication, media entrepreneurship,
    information architecture, and other advanced courses.
  * Actively engage in research focused on Lebanese and Arab 
Advertising/PR.
  * Advise and mentor students in the Communication track, support
    student Advertising/PR projects, and help them connect with the
    industry.
  * Engage in service to the university and the department, particularly
    related to developing the new Communication program and building
    connections with the Advertising/PR industry.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

  * Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Advertising, Public Relations or
    related field.
  * A broad professional experience and a long track record working in
    Advertising/PR, especially in integrated new and social media
    campaigns.
  * Evidence of successful university-level teaching and training.
  * Demonstrated interest in the Lebanese and Arab Advertising/PR scenes
    and strong local and international connections with the industry.
  * Evidence of scholarship and research productivity focused on the
    Arab Advertising/PR scene.

*Preferred Qualifications:*

  * Fluent in Arabic.
  * International Awards for Advertising/PR campaigns and/or
    advertising/PR certifications.
  * Experience in integrated and corporate communication campaigns,
    crisis communication management, strategic communication, analytics
    for communication, and the integration of traditional and new media
    communication campaigns.

The Department of Communication Arts offers a broad-based liberal arts 
curriculum that balances theory, research, professional practice and 
critical inquiry, and prepares students to become innovative, 
professional, and ethical communicators ready to thrive in a rapidly 
evolving field and industry. The department offers programs in 
multimedia journalism, television and film, communication, and the 
performing arts. The department is dedicated to excellence in the 
production and diffusion of knowledge and the critical practice of 
media, film and the performing arts. It aims to develop civically 
engaged and informed citizens capable of reflecting on local and global 
issues. It strives to graduate ethical scholars, artists, and 
professionals in the various communication fields and specialties.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State 
University of New York. Information about the University can be found at 
http://www.lau.edu.lb.

Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter 
of interest including a statement of teaching and research interests, an 
updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: (apaa /at/ lau.edu.lb) 
<mailto:(apaa /at/ lau.edu.lb)>. The CV should include the names, emails and 
phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to 
contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an 
appropriate time in the process.
Candidates must refer to position no. *AS-17-2*, in the subject line of 
the email.

For more details on how to submit your application, please visit the 
following: http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/faculty/as-17-2.php 
<http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/faculty/as-17-2.php>

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Senior Instructor, Advertising and Public Relations

School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Communication Arts
Campus: Beirut/Byblos
Expected start date: Fall 2017
Deadline for applying:  December 31, 2016

Position Summary
The Department of Communication Arts in the School of Arts and Sciences 
at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applicants to a 
faculty position at the Senior Instructor rank. The department is 
interested in applicants who have a broad professional experience and a 
long track record in Advertising and Public Relations and can contribute 
to developing the BA in Communication.

Responsibilities

    Teach on both campuses introductory and advanced Advertising/PR 
courses, such as principles of advertising, introduction to public 
relations, writing for advertising and PR, copywriting, crisis 
communication, strategic communication, media entrepreneurship, 
information architecture, and other advanced courses.
    Advise and mentor students in the Communication track, support 
student Advertising/PR projects, and help them connect with the industry.
    Engage in service to the university and the department, 
particularly related to developing the new Communication program and 
building connections with the Advertising/PR industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

    A graduate degree in Advertising, Public Relations or related field.
    A broad professional experience and a long track record working in 
Advertising/PR, especially in integrated new and social media campaigns.
    Evidence of successful university-level teaching and training.
    Demonstrated interest in the Lebanese and Arab Advertising/PR 
scenes and strong local and international connections with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

    Fluent in Arabic.
    International Awards for Advertising/PR campaigns and/or 
advertising/PR certifications.
     Experience in integrated and corporate communication campaigns, 
crisis communication management, strategic communication, analytics for 
communication, and the integration of traditional and new media 
communication campaigns.
    Evidence of scholarly production focused on the Arab Advertising/PR 
scene.

The Department of Communication Arts offers a broad-based liberal arts 
curriculum that balances theory, research, professional practice and 
critical inquiry, and prepares students to become innovative, 
professional, and ethical communicators ready to thrive in a rapidly 
evolving field and industry. The department offers programs in 
multimedia journalism, television and film, communication, and the 
performing arts. The department is dedicated to excellence in the 
production and diffusion of knowledge and the critical practice of 
media, film and the performing arts. It aims to develop civically 
engaged and informed citizens capable of reflecting on local and global 
issues. It strives to graduate ethical scholars, artists, and 
professionals in the various communication fields and specialties.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State 
University of New York. Information about the University can be found at 
http://www.lau.edu.lb.

Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter 
of interest including a statement of teaching and research interests, an 
updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: (apaa /at/ lau.edu.lb). The 
CV should include the names, emails and phone numbers of three 
references. The university reserves the right to contact additional 
references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in 
the process.
Candidates must refer to position no. AS-17-3, in the subject line of 
the email.

For more details on how to submit your application, please visit the 
following: http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/faculty/as-17-3.php 
<http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/faculty/as-17-3.php>


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