Faculty Positions in Communication and Creative Industries

Overview

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:
• **Public Relations**
• **Digital Media and Journalism**
• **Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications**
• **Creative Industries**
• 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

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)

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.
• Our eligible employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including:
• Generous academic annual leave
• Tax-free salary
• Housing allowance
• Annual flights for self, spouse, and dependent children
• Children’s education allowance
• Relocation/shipping allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• International health insurance
• In-house visa and relocation support services
• Full access to campus facilities
• Research and innovation funding support

Equal Opportunity