Assistant/Associate Professor in Digital Media, Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communication

Role Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor in Digital Media, Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communication at Ajman University's College of Mass Communication, starting Spring 2026/2027.

Role Purpose

Deliver excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement across Digital Media, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Communication Studies at both graduate and undergraduate levels, while fostering strong relationships with industry and the business community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Course Development

• Design, deliver, and assess graduate and undergraduate courses in Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Advertising, and Digital Communication.
• Demonstrate excellence in developing and teaching Marketing Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Digital Communication, Advertising, and related courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to teaching and learning.

Academic Advising & Student Support

• Provide academic advising services to students.
• Supervise student projects and dissertations/theses.

Research & Scholarship

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputable journals and conferences.
• Maintain an outstanding record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable indexed journals (e.g., Scopus).
• Contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Institutional Service

• Participate in committees and service tasks at department, college, and university levels as assigned.
• Actively contribute to the growth and visibility of Ajman University.

Industry & Community Engagement

• Provide consultancy and industry-facing services to Ajman University partners and business community members.
• Engage effectively with industry and the business community.

General

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication or Communication Studies from a reputable university, preferably internationally ranked and accredited.
• Academic degree background at bachelor's or master's level in Mass Communication, Communication, Media, Public Relations, or Advertising required.
• Minimum five years of teaching experience in an internationally accredited reputable university.
• Demonstrable record of supervising student projects and dissertations/theses.
• Excellent record of professional and community service.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluency in both Arabic and English, with ability to teach courses in both languages.
• Research expertise in Digital Media, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Communication Studies.
• Proven track record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research.

Additional Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.