Job Details
Posting Date
21/Dec/2023 Expiry Date 17/Jan/2024 Job Reference Number: 2215-2023-12-21T09:56:02
Assistant Professor in Digital/ New Media
CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Communication
College Communication
Department Mass Communication Department
Job Purpose

The Department of Mass Communication at the College of Communication, University of Sharjah, UAE, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Digital/ New Media. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and accomplished scholar with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will join our vibrant and diverse department, contributing to the academic and professional growth of our students.  The appointment will be starting from the Academic year 2024-2025.
Main accountabilities & expectations

  • Be an active researcher with a proven record of high-quality publications in Scopus-indexed Journals, focusing on Digital Media applications and design.
  • Be capable of teaching courses in Digital/ New Media, including Social media, AI Design applications, using innovative and creative teaching methods.
  • Make significant contributions to the department's academic activities and community services.
  • Efficiently handle advising tasks.
  • Be preferably bilingual (Arabic and English).​

Required Skills
  • A Ph.D. in Digital Media/ communication or a related field from a reputable university.
  • A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
  • Evidence of successful teaching, advising, and service effectiveness.
  • A record of professional integrity, collegiality, and a commitment to diversity.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative engagement within the department and university, as well as building connections with national/international professionals, businesses, and alumni.​

Desirable Requirements

​Please submit the following documents:

  1. Current curriculum vitae.
  2. Cover Letter, including the candidate's interest in and qualifications for the position.
  3. Teaching philosophy.
  4. Research Statement and Agenda.
  5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including the latest students' teaching evaluations.
  6. Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  7. Ph.D. certificate.
  8. Evidence of promotion (if applicable).​


Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria
Gender , Male, Female,
Qualifications Phd
Relevant Experience 4
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,
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