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College of Arts, Education, & Social Sciences
Department of Mass Communication
Full-Time Faculty

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60 nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission – WSCUC”.

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) provides general education courses for all undergraduate students, with few select undergraduate programs and post graduate studies in the education field: BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), MSc in Special Education, and Med in Educational Leadership. CAS also provides courses in areas of Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics that are college requirement courses for UG students joining Engineering and Health Sciences programs.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Abu Dhabi University seeks a candidate for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication. The candidate should hold a PhD in a related area, be a bilingual who can teach in both our English and Arabic streams of the program and possess technical skills in web and visual design. The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses such as:?


	Principles of Strategic Public Relations - Communication Strategy in Advertising
	Organizational Communication - Writing for PR
	PR Protocol and Etiquette - Introduction to Graphic Design
	Social Media Management - Integrated Communication Campaign
	Public Relations Campaigns - Theories of Mass Communication
	Mass Media Ethics and Responsibilities - Intercultural Communication
	Web Design and Development - Advertising Design?


Job Responsibilities:


	Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.
	Consult and supervise student projects and research work.
	Mark and assess student work, assignments, projects, tests and examinations.
	Prepare, review and moderate examination questions and marking answer scripts.
	Develop subject teaching materials for the subjects the academic teaches.
	Conduct research and contribute to publications.
	Participate in professional activities in the University/ community.
	Be a member of various committees.
	Carry out leadership roles in educational activities in their academic Department/ Centre.


Requirements:


	A PhD or a Terminal Degree in Mass Communication specializing in Public Relations, Advertising, Strategic Communication or any other relevant field.
	Demonstrated experience of working in the media industry.
	Strong research and publication record.
	Proficiency in using design software such as Indesign, Illustrator, Canva, as well as web design techniques.
	Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical.
	Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic language.
	Familiarity with the new media technologies.


To apply for this position, kindly submit your appication/CV to the below link or submit it to the THE Platform as well:

https://apps.adu.ac.ae/jobposting/1737112739962x584910913342275600?

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Applications will be accepted until 30th April 2025. This post is a full-time position, and the selected candidate is expected to join in Fall 2025.


College of Arts, Education & Social Sciences

Department of Communication

Full-time Faculty

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60 nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission – WSCUC”.

The College of Arts, Education & Social Sciences (CAESS) provides the following undergraduate and post graduate programs: BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), BA in International Relations, BA in Psychology, MA in Digital Communication and Technology, Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), MSc in Special Education, MEd in Educational Leadership. CAESS also provides courses in areas of Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The College of Arts, Education & Social Sciences (CAESS) at Abu Dhabi University seeks a candidate for a full-time faculty position at the rank of?Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Video Game Design. The candidate should hold a terminal degree in Video Game Design or a closely related area, and possess confirmed technical and industry experience. The position begins in Fall 2025. The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses such as:


	Level Design - Principles of Game Design
	Prototyping Techniques - Board Game Design
	Escape Game Design - Game Mechanics
	Gamers Profiles and Behaviors - Platformer Game Design
	Introduction to Unity - Introduction to Unreal
	Mobile Game Project - Game History and Culture


Job Responsibilities:


	Prepare and deliver lectures and workshops.
	Consult and supervise student projects and work.
	Mark and assess student work, assignments, projects, tests and examinations.
	Prepare, review and moderate examination questions and marking answer scripts.
	Develop subject teaching materials for the subjects the academic teaches.
	Participate in professional activities in the University/ community.
	Be a member of various committees.
	Carry out leadership roles in educational activities in their academic Department/ Centre.


Requirements:


	A PhD or a Master’s in Video Game Design or closely related field.
	Demonstrated experience of working in the game design industry.
	Strong research and/or creative record.
	Proficiency in game design software and engines ranging from Adobe Suite to Unity and Unreal as well as other relevant software.
	Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical.
	Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
	Familiarity with the new gaming trends as well as with industry applications of gaming.


To apply for this position, kindly submit your application/CV to the link below, and on the LinkedIn Platform as well

https://apps.adu.ac.ae/jobposting/1743357854732x316905169267982340

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Applications will be accepted until 30th April 2025. This post is a full-time position, and the selected candidate is expected to join in Fall 2025.


College of Art & Sciences
Department of Mass Communication
Full-Time Faculty

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60 nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission – WSCUC”.

The College of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences (CAESS) provides general education courses for all undergraduate students, with few select undergraduate programs and post graduate studies in the education field: BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), MSc in Special Education, and Med in Educational Leadership. CAESS also provides courses in areas of Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics that are college requirement courses for UG students joining Engineering and Health Sciences programs.

The College of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences (CAESS) Abu Dhabi University seeks a candidate for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production. The candidate should hold a PhD in a related area, be a bilingual who can teach in both our English and Arabic streams of the program and possess technical skills in video production and postproduction. The position begins in Fall 2025. The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses such as:?


	Introduction to Film - Short Film Production
	Introduction to Graphic Design - TV and Radio News
	Short Video Production - Digital Photography
	Video Editing and Visual Effects - Writing for Broadcast and New Media
	Screenwriting - Directing for Documentary
	Radio Production - Single & Multi Camera Production


Job Responsibilities:


	Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.
	Consult and supervise student projects and research work.
	Mark and assess student work, assignments, projects, tests and examinations.
	Prepare, review and moderate examination questions and marking answer scripts.
	Develop subject teaching materials for the subjects the academic teaches.
	Participate in professional activities in the University/ community.
	Be a member of various committees.
	Carry out leadership roles in educational activities in their academic Department/ Centre.


Requirements:


	A PhD or a Terminal Degree in Mass Communication specializing in Broadcasting, Media Production, New Media or any other relevant field.
	Demonstrated experience of working in the media industry.
	Strong research and publication record.
	Proficiency in video production and postproduction techniques such as photography, videography, video and audio editing using industry standard software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Adobe Audition…
	Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical.
	Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic language.
	Familiarity with the new media technologies.


To apply for this position, kindly submit your application/CV to the below link and on the THE Platform as well

https://apps.adu.ac.ae/jobposting/1742329738005x480713791688409100

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Applications will be accepted until 30th April 2025. This post is a full-time position, and the selected candidate is expected to join in Fall 2025.


Associate/Assistant Professor of Education (Full-Time)
at the Department of Education and Social Sciences,
College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (Abu Dhabi/Al Ain)

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60 nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission – WSCUC”.

The College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (CAESS) provides general education courses for all undergraduate students, with few select undergraduate programs and post graduate studies in the education field: BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), MSc in Special Education, and MEd in Educational Leadership. CAESS also provides courses in areas of that are college requirement courses for UG students joining Engineering and Health Sciences programs.

We are looking to recruit qualified and experienced academics in the field of Education for the Professional Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching program.?

Job Responsibilities


	Teaching (in their specialization) the courses offered by the Professional Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching program, in one or more campuses (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai).
	Conduct regular course updates and assist in the development of new programs and courses.
	Deliver professional development sessions and actively participate in departmental and college events.
	Provide student consultation and mentoring.
	Conduct academic research and publish academic papers annually in peer-reviewed Scopus indexed academic journals.


Program Requirements:


	A completed Ph.D. in Education (from an accredited higher education institution), specializing in one or more of: teaching methodologies, educational psychology, classroom management, curriculum design, inclusive education, or closely related field.
	Engage in supervising Practicum students at schools
	3 years at least of teaching experience in K12 education
	3 years (after PhD graduation) of academic experience at an accredited higher education institution in the relevant field
	Knowledge of Blackboard Ultra, educational technology apps (knowledge of use of AI apps in education an advantage).
	Active in research and academic research publishing (Scopus preferred, an advantage)
	Bilingual preferred (English/Arabic)


To apply kindly submit your CV to the below link:

https://apps.adu.ac.ae/jobposting/1741422808650x320333415616610300

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Applications to be accepted by 30th April 2025. This post is a full-time position, and the selected candidate is expected to in Fall 2025.


Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (M.Ed - Full-Time)
at the Department of Education and Social Sciences,
College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (Abu Dhabi/Al Ain)

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been dedicated to offering internationally benchmarked undergraduate and postgraduate programs and has become one of the region’s leading centers of academic excellence. We have a vibrant and cosmopolitan student population of around 6,000 students from over 60 nationalities enrolled in 32 undergraduate programs and 24 postgraduate programs, including our prestigious DBA. ADU is the only private higher education institution in the UAE and the region to receive international accreditation and institutional recognition from the “Western Association of Schools and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission – WSCUC”.

The College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences (CAESS) provides general education courses for all undergraduate students, with few select undergraduate programs and post graduate studies in the education field: BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), MSc in Special Education, and MEd in Educational Leadership. CAESS also provides courses in areas of that are college requirement courses for UG students joining Engineering and Health Sciences programs.

We are looking to recruit qualified and experienced academics in the field of Education for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program.

Job Responsibilities


	Teaching (in their specialization) the courses offered by the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program, in one or more campuses (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai).
	Conduct regular course updates and assist in the development of new programs and courses.
	Supervise MEd research students’ theses
	Deliver professional development sessions and actively participate in departmental and college events.
	Provide student consultation and mentoring.
	Conduct academic research and publish academic papers annually in peer-reviewed Scopus indexed academic journals.


Program Requirements:


	A completed Ph.D. in Education (from an accredited higher education institution), specializing in one or more of: educational leadership, educational technologies curriculum design, data analytics, research methodologies in education (both qualitative and quantitative, preferably knowledge of SPSS, Nvivo and AI apps used in research), quality assurance in education, school management, inclusive education, or closely related field.
	Knowledge of Blackboard Ultra, educational technology apps (knowledge of SPSS, Nvivo, data analytics applications, and/or use of AI apps in education an advantage)
	3 years (after PhD graduation) of academic experience at an accredited higher education institution in the relevant field
	Active in research and academic research publishing (Scopus preferred, an advantage)
	Excellent command of English language (if not native speaker).


We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Applications will be accepted until 30th April 2025. The post is a full-time position, and the selected candidate is expected to join in February 2025.

To apply for this position, kindly submit your CV to the below link and onto the THE Platform as well:

https://apps.adu.ac.ae/jobposting/1737114462621x695199956544258000?

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy.

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