[ecrea] Faculty Position in Strategic Communication

*Position in Strategic Communication *

*Northwestern University in Qatar*

Northwestern University’s first international campus, Northwestern
University in Qatar, (NU-Q), invites applicants for a faculty position
in Strategic Communication. The person selected will join the faculty of
the school’s program in Journalism.  The ideal candidate will hold a
Ph.D. and be prepared to teach undergraduate students in strategic
communication; will have the ability to contribute to related areas such
as digital and social media, marketing communication, global
communication, health communication or sports communication.  Candidates
with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.

We seek individuals engaged in visionary lines of teaching, research and
creative activity who will appreciate a culturally diverse community of
students, faculty and staff composed of women and men drawn from Qatar,
the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. The successful
candidate will play a key role in the growth of a certificate program in
Strategic Communication open to all students in the school.

NU-Q faculty-in-residence receive highly competitive salary and
benefits, including overseas allowances and travel as well as funds for
research and faculty development.  The position begins August 1, 2016.
Rank for this non-tenured position is based upon qualifications and
experience.

NU-Q’s programs in Journalism, Communication and Liberal Arts aim to
prepare students for careers in media and other strategic communication
fields. The school is committed to the advancement of freedom of
expression and independent media. The university aspires to a legacy of
education and discovery in a dynamic area of the world in which media
industries, science, technology, health care and the information economy
are fundamental goals of the host nation, Qatar. Many faculty find this
to be a geographic area rich in research opportunities. NU-Q has
partnerships with Al Jazeera and the Doha Film Institute. Located in
Education City in Doha, Qatar, NU-Q collaborates with sister
institutions that include Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Georgetown, Texas A
& M, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Applications received by December 7, 2015, will receive the highest
priority. The search will continue and applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.

To apply, please send a letter of application, CV and the names of three
references to:

(journalism-recruitment /at/ qatar.northwestern.edu)
<mailto:(journalism-recruitment /at/ qatar.northwestern.edu)>

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring
is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

http://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/about/employment/jobs/faculty-strategic-comm.html



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