Job Description
The College of Mass Communication, Ajman University, has an opening for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Relations and Integrated Communication, starting Fall Semester 2025 / 2026.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Graduate with a Ph.D. from a reputable university
- Outstanding teaching record
- Outstanding research and publications record in top journals
- Adequate experience in supervising student projects and thesis papers
- Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research would be an advantage
- Excellent record in community service and scholarly activities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and deliver courses to students in specified discipline areas of study
- Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success
- Research, organize and manage instructional resources, courses outlines, and community networks
- Conduct high quality research in his/her own field and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences
- Provide consultative expertise as a subject matter expert to the local industry through pre-approved partnership projects by the University
- Ensure a respectful and culturally sensitive learning environment in all college focused activities
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships across the organization and community
- Motivate and inspire confidence in others (students and colleagues) to overcome limitations to personal growth and success
- Actively seek out methods, procedures and resources to best achieve course and lesson objectives
- Support and participate in accreditation initiatives
- Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Ability to teach and communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing
- Familiarity with the “Credit Hour” academic system
- Ability to supervise student work
- Ability to provide academic advising for students
- Ability to conduct independent research and publish in reputable journals and conferences
- Ability to work effectively with diverse team members
- Knowledge of academic program planning and implementation
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
