Assistant / Associate Professor in Mass Communication

Job Summary:

The School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Mass Communication, beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate both scholarly and practical expertise and contribute to the growth and innovation of AURAK’s undergraduate program in Mass Communication. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance excellence in media education within the UAE’s dynamic higher education landscape by combining theoretical knowledge with professional practice.

Job Description:

Assistant / Associate Professor in Mass Communication

School of Arts and Sciences

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

The School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Mass Communication, beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate both scholarly and practical expertise and contribute to the growth and innovation of AURAK’s undergraduate program in Mass Communication. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance excellence in media education within the UAE’s dynamic higher education landscape by combining theoretical knowledge with professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in at least three of the following areas:

• Media planning, social media strategy, and analytics
• Digital media analytics
• Media industries and management
• Strategic communication, public relations, and campaign design
• Search engine optimization, market research, and insight generation
• Visual communication, interactive media, and data visualization

• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in research, internships, and career development.

• Contribute to curriculum design, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals.

• Participate in departmental, school, and university-level committees and service activities.

• Engage with the professional media community and contribute to public and academic outreach.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Film Studies, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

• A strong record of scholarly publications commensurate with the academic rank sought.

• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in at least three of the listed specialization areas.

• Evidence of excellence in teaching, student engagement, and curriculum innovation.

• Ability to integrate theoretical and practical perspectives in classroom instruction.

• Commitment to diversity, collaboration, and interdisciplinary teaching.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience in universities following the American model of higher education.

• A record of securing external research grants or clear potential to do so.

• Leadership experience at the department, program, or institutional level.

About AURAK

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education that delivers an integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on local culture. All programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. AURAK has also earned international recognition through institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency

(QAA). Located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing Emirates, AURAK provides faculty with the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, multicultural academic environment. The university is deeply committed to growth, innovation, and academic excellence, offering candidates the chance to play a defining role in advancing graduate education in the region.

Application

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter detailing how their experiences and qualifications align with the position requirements.

2. A curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information of three professional references.

3. Unofficial transcripts.