[ecrea] Faculty positions at Zayed University

Zayed University is hiring for several faculty positions: Strategic 
Communication, Multimedia Production, Mass Communication and Media 
Production.

*_The Opportunity_**
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Zayed University is fully accredited in the UAE and by the Middle States 
Commission on Higher Education in the US. The College is accredited by 
the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass 
Communications and its Integrated Strategic Communications concentration 
is accredited by the International Advertising Association. 
The College 
of Communication and Media Sciences offers a comprehensive program of 
study, providing students opportunities to develop their communication 
skills and prepare themselves to play important professional leadership 
roles. Our faculty represent approx. 17 different nationalities and are 
committed to our mission, which is to graduate students who:



• Understand the role of mass communication in Islamic and global cultures;


• Master written, oral and visual skills in English and Arabic;


• Use digital media technologies thoughtfully and appropriately;


• Value truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity;


• Think critically, be innovative and engage in dialogue;


• Contribute to the body of knowledge in mass communication from this 
region;


• Assist in the future development of the UAE and the global community.



Studies lead to a B.S. degree in Communication and Media Sciences with 
concentrations in one of three areas: Integrated Strategic 
Communications, Media Production and Storytelling and Tourism and 
Cultural Communications. Undergraduate courses are single-gender 
education with male and female students attending separate classes in 
separate facilities. Graduate programs leading to an M.A. degree also 
exist in Tourism and Cultural Communication and in Strategic Public 
Relations. 


The College of Communication and Media Sciences is seeking candidates to 
begin Spring/Fall 2018. A search for these positions will open 
immediately and remain open until filled.

*_The Requirements_**
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A Ph.D. is required with relevant professional experience. Candidates 
for positions should have a record of previous teaching experience as 
well as professional experience and/or scholarly/creative activities in 
the area of emphasis and teaching experience that meets international 
standards. Candidates are expected to be effective teachers/scholars and 
are expected to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs 
and be involved in outreach efforts to the community. Preference for 
positions will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to 
teach, conduct research and/or engage in creative activity and 
participate in interdisciplinary College efforts in addition to their 
specific areas of specialization.

Successful candidates should have the 
ability to contribute to at least one or more of the College’s required 
core courses such as: media and society; public speaking and persuasion; 
media law and ethics; research methods; culture and media criticism; 
and/or digital media. Knowledge of entrepreneurship as well as 
experience in social/digital media and creativity is beneficial. Also 
desired, but not required, is bi-lingual fluency in Arabic and English. 
Previous teaching experience in an ESL environment is helpful. 
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. For more details about the 
College’s leadership, faculty and progress visit us at www.zu.ac.ae.



*_To Apply _**
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Please submit your resume online at www.zu.ac.ae along with the names 
and contact details of at least three professional referees, a statement 
of teaching philosophy, a statement of scholarly and creative interests, 
particularly as they may apply to the Middle East, and as to how they 
might involve undergraduate and graduate students.

Gaelle Picherit-Duthler, PhD

Associate Dean

College of Communication and Media Sciences

Zayed University

PO Box 144534

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Telephone number: +971 506825854

Work email: (gaelle.duthler /at/ zu.ac.ae) <mailto:(gaelle.duthler /at/ zu.ac.ae)>


<http://www.zu.ac.ae> 	Gaelle Duthler
Associate Dean
College of Communication and Media Sciences 	
جيل دوثلر
عميد مشارك
كلية علوم الإتصال و الإعلام
P.O. Box 144534 Abu Dhabi, U.A.E | T:+971 2 599 3701 | M:
w w w . z u . a c . a e <http://www.zu.ac.ae>
	Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education


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