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[Commlist] Job announcements: Department of Mass Communication and Media at GUST, Kuwait
Thu Dec 13 00:19:50 GMT 2018
*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.
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