[Commlist] Job announcements: Department of Mass Communication and Media at GUST, Kuwait

*Four Open-Rank Positions: 1 & 2) Digital Media Production 3) Mass 
Communication/ Media Law 4) Visual Communication*

The Gulf University for Science and Technology (www.gust.edu.kw 
<http://www.gust.edu.kw/>) is Kuwait's first private, American-model 
university with approximately 4000 students. GUST currently offers 
programs in the Arts and Sciences, as well as Business—including an MBA.

The Department of Mass Communication and Media (MCM) invites 
applications for two open-rank, full-time positions. Candidates are 
expected to hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a demonstrated 
record of scholarly achievement. All instruction is in English. The 
teaching load is 3 sections per semester.

*Position 1& 2*: Digital Media Production

The ideal candidate will have a mix of academic, professional and 
technical expertise in the area of digital media production. Teaching 
responsibilities include fundamentals of broadcasting, multi-camera 
studio production, location production skills for film and video, visual 
storytelling, and advanced A/V production practices and workflow. Proven 
abilities in the scholarship of film and cinema studies, and 
international broadcasting cultures, are viewed as major assets.

* Position 3*: Mass Communication/ Media Law

Candidate sought with a background in mass media, strategic 
communication, oremerging mediawith a specialization in comparative 
media law. Familiarity with the media law in theMiddle Eastis highly 
desirable,but not required. Teaching responsibilities include general 
mass media classes, as well as teaching our Media Law and Ethics course.

*Position 4: *Visual Communication

Candidate sought will have teaching experience in visual communication 
in commercial contexts and at least two of the following:  graphic 
design and typography, advertising, integrated marketing communication, 
and promotional design. Professional experience in advertising, 
integrated marketing communication, and additional abilities to teach 
industry standard illustration, photo-manipulation, page layout, 
animation or digital media software programs are desirable.

**

The MCM Department offers a B.A. degree with concentrations in public 
relations and advertising, visual communication, and digital media 
production. There are approximately 600 majors overall. The department 
prides itself on an active and collegial academic environment with a 
strong commitment to experiential learning. The department and 
university are accredited both nationally and internationally.

GUST offers generous salaries and an excellent package, including 
housing and transportation allowances, educational allowances for 
dependents, private medical and dental plans, as well as annual return 
airfare home. Kuwait is also an income-tax-free country. Interested 
applicants are requested to visit our vacancies page at: 
_https://www.gust.edu.kw/vacancies_ and fill out the online form for the 
corresponding position.

Review of applications begins in December and will continue until the 
positions are filled.

---------------
The COMMLIST
---------------
This mailing list is a free service offered by Nico Carpentier. Please use it responsibly and wisely.
--
To subscribe or unsubscribe, please visit http://commlist.org/
--
Before sending a posting request, please always read the guidelines at http://commlist.org/
--
To contact the mailing list manager:
Email: (nico.carpentier /at/ vub.ac.be)
URL: http://nicocarpentier.net
---------------