The College of Communication at the University of Sharjah, UAE offers cutting-edge research and professionally focused programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As an ACEJMC accredited institution, the college combines hands-on professional training with liberal arts education. It offers a diverse and vibrant environment where scholars can join a world-class team of media academics and experts, as part of one of the top universities in the Middle East and North Africa region. The college operates bilingually, offering programs in both Arabic and English. 
The Department of Public Relations in the College of Communication at the University of Sharjah, UAE, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate professor in   Strategic Communication and Advertising, beginning in Fall 2025. Given how the areas of advertisement and strategic communication have change over the years, we will favor individuals with knowledge in data analysis and Internet social impact.
The successful candidate will teach courses related to public relations, advertising, strategic communication, corporate communication, and social responsibility, and integrated marketing communication along with general media and communication requirement for the college.
The ideal candidate will have a  proven research track-record, with publications  in high-impact journals (e.g., Scopus indexed) and have  demonstrate the potential to secure internal and external research funding.  ​

IMPORTANT : APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Letter of application including the candidate's interest in the position, qualifications for the position, teaching philosophy, scholarly research agenda, and service goals. 
2. Current curriculum vitae. 
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness including the latest teaching evaluations. 
4. Names, addresses, e-mails, and phone numbers for three professional references. 
5. PhD Certificate (Equivalency of PhD degree from the Ministry of Education).  
6. Promotion documents. 
7. Links to Scopus and ORCID pages. 

• Teach specialized and general courses using innovative methods and approaches. 
• Develop a strong research track record in the form of peer-review publications in high-impact Scopus indexed journals.  
• Contribute to the department's academic and extracurricular activities. 
• Provide effective student advising and supervise graduation projects.  ​
  

• A PhD in Public Relations, Strategic Communication, and Advertising from a top-ranked university.
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience after the completion of their PhD.  
• A strong research record as evidenced by publication in top-tier journals. 
• Evidence of successful teaching effectiveness, academic and community service. 
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of media, marketing, and advertising production tools. 
• A proven record of professional integrity, collegiality, and commitment to diversity. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative and collegial engagement, and building connections with professionals, businesses, and alumni. 
• Preference will be given to individuals who can teach both in Arabic and English.​
  

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