Faculty Positions in Communication and Creative Industries

Faculty Positions in Communication and Creative Industries

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Canadian University Dubai

Canadian University Dubai invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the School of Communication and Creative Industries. The School seeks research-active academics with strong teaching capability, relevant professional or industry engagement, and the ability to contribute to the continued development of undergraduate programmes and future graduate offerings.

Applications are invited for the following areas:

Multiple appointments may be made across these areas. Appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor , depending on qualifications, academic record, teaching experience, research profile, and institutional needs. Preference will be given to candidates at Associate Professor or Professor level.

The Role

The successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses across the School’s programmes, including the BA in Communication with concentrations in Public Relations, Digital Media and Journalism, and Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications, as well as courses related to Creative Industries.

Faculty members will be expected to contribute to curriculum development, student advising, research and scholarly activity, programme quality enhancement, accreditation readiness, industry engagement, and service to the School and University. Candidates should also be able to support the School’s strategic priorities, including the development of graduate-level programmes in communication and related fields.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate courses in their area of specialisation.
• Contribute to the development and review of curricula, course materials, assessments, and learning outcomes.
• Maintain an active research agenda with evidence of scholarly productivity.
• Support student advising, mentoring, and supervision of student projects.
• Contribute to programme development, accreditation requirements, and quality assurance activities.
• Participate in School, faculty, and university committees.
• Support industry engagement, professional partnerships, and applied learning opportunities.
• Contribute to a collegial, inclusive, and professionally engaged academic environment.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A PhD from an accredited university in Communication, Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Creative Industries, Digital Media, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Evidence of research activity and a clear scholarly agenda.
• Ability to teach across undergraduate courses in one or more of the advertised areas.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Commitment to student-centred teaching, academic advising, and institutional service.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• A record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience teaching or supervising at graduate level.
• Relevant industry or professional experience in communication, media, journalism, advertising, public relations, digital production, or creative industries.
• Experience in curriculum development, accreditation, programme review, or quality assurance.
• Evidence of successful student engagement, applied learning, industry partnerships, or media production projects.
• Ability to teach across more than one specialisation.

Areas of Specialisation

Candidates may have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Public relations and strategic communication
• Corporate communication
• Digital media and journalism
• Multimedia storytelling
• Advertising and integrated marketing communications
• Creative advertising and copywriting
• Media production and digital content creation
• Creative industries management
• Social media, branding, and audience engagement
• Communication research methods
• Media ethics, media literacy, and emerging communication technologies

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter indicating the area of specialisation.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• A brief research statement.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, where available.
• Sample publications or portfolio links, where relevant.
• Names and contact details of three professional referees.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The closing date for applications is 6 June 2026 . Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

About Canadian University Dubai (CUD)

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region, QS ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, #1 in Dubai, and 21st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.
Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, dining and entertainment options, and more.
With one of the world’s fastest growing populations, Dubai offers a diverse, multicultural environment with outstanding lifestyle and employment opportunities.

Why join CUD?

Canadian University Dubai offers an attractive academic environment in the heart of Dubai, combining Canadian educational values with the energy and opportunity of the UAE’s higher education sector. Faculty members join a diverse, international university community with a strong institutional focus on academic excellence, innovation, inclusion, and student success.