[ecrea] Job Announcements: Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait

Three Positions: Digital Media Production/Emerging Media/Strategic 
Communication. Full-Time. Open Rank.

The Gulf University for Science and Technology (www.gust.edu.kw) is 
Kuwait's first private, American-model university with a current 
enrollment of approximately 3,600 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 three open-rank, full-time positions. All candidates 
are expected to hold a PhD in a relevant field by the time of 
application and have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement. 
Research interests in the MENA region are welcomed but not expected.
Position 1: Media Production/Broadcast Specialist
The ideal candidate will have a mix of academic, professional and 
technical expertise in the areas of broadcasting and digital media 
production. Experience in radio or television broadcast production 
preferred. Teaching responsibilities include fundamentals of 
broadcasting, field production courses and mass media management. 
Additional skills such as cinematography, editing, audio production or 
digital storytelling an asset. The candidate will play a leadership role 
in the evolution of our current broadcasting concentration into a 
broader emphasis on multimedia production on set, on location, and online.
Position 2: Emerging Media
Candidate sought with expertise on the social impacts of digital media, 
as well as the effective application and evaluation of social media 
tools. Specialized interest in digital media production, strategic 
communication, media regulation or visual communication would complement 
both the current and future curriculum. Teaching expectations include 
media theory, social media planning and evaluation, writing for the 
media and general mass communication courses in line with the 
candidate's background and interests.
Position 3: Strategic Communication
Candidate sought with expertise in strategic communication, 
international/intercultural public relations or other related areas. 
Interest in or experience with community engagement and social 
responsibility is highly desirable. Teaching expectations include a 
range of PR courses, as well as communication campaigns, advertising, 
integrated marketing communication, persuasive writing or political 
communication. Those with professional experience are especially welcome.

The Department of Mass Communication and Media offers a B.A. degree with 
concentrations in public relations and advertising, visual 
communication, and radio/TV broadcasting. There are approximately 500 
majors overall with the largest majority concentrating in PR. The MCM 
department prides itself on an active and collegial academic environment 
with a strong commitment to experiential learning. The department 
expects its first American accreditation by Fall 2017. All instruction 
is in English.

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 a 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. Then upload supporting documents, including a 
cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for at least 
three references. A confirmation of the submission will be sent immediately.
Review of applications begins in December 2016 and will continue until 
the positions are filled.

Posted by:
Fahed Al-Sumait
Assistant Professor and Department Chair Mass Communication and Media 
College of Arts & Sciences Gulf University for Science and Technology, 
Kuwait
Honorary Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute. National University of 
Singapore







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