[ecrea] Call for applications: Assistant Professor (Advertising and PR) at Lebanese American University

Call for applications: Assistant Professor (Advertising and PR) at 
Lebanese American University

LINK: http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/faculty/as-18-2-2018.php

POSTING: Assistant Professor, Advertising and Public Relations
Department: Communication Arts in the School of Arts and Sciences
Campus: Beirut/Byblos
Expected start date: Fall 2019
Deadline for applying:  Open till filled

Position Summary
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.
- Evidence of scholarly production focused on the Arab Advertising/PR scene.
- Mastery of various quantitative or qualitative research methods, 
ideally both
- Evidence of fund raising abilities and experience in developing and 
leading major projects and international programs, such as film 
festivals and study abroad and exchange programs.
- Knowledge of new digital and data methodologies and approaches, both 
in research and media production.

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-18-12 in the subject line of 
the email.


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