Assistant Professor In Communications Advertising And Integrated Marketing Communications

Job Description

The School of Communication and Creative Industries at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Communications, specializing in Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications (AIMC). The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the department and university while engaging in industry collaboration and academic innovation.

Teaching

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications, including but not limited to:
• Principles of Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications
• Audience Perceptions and Insights
• Research methods, Measurement, and Metrics
• Rhetoric and Strategic Writing
• Creative Advertising Strategies
• Communication and Media Planning Strategies
• AIMC Capstone Project
• E-Portfolio and Internship
• Develop and update course syllabi and materials to reflect industry trends and academic advancements.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and career development.
• Supervise undergraduate projects and internships.
  

Research & Scholarship

• Conduct and publish high-quality research in Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, or related fields.
• Seek external research funding and engage in interdisciplinary projects.
• Present research at academic and industry conferences.
  
  

Service & Industry Engagement

• Participate in departmental and university service, including curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Engage with the industry to strengthen partnerships, facilitate student internships, and develop real-world learning opportunities.
• Contribute to community outreach and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• For Assistant Professor:
• A PhD in Communications, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Prior university-level teaching experience preferred.
• For Associate Professor:
• A PhD in Communications, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, or a related field.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed research publications.
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and industry engagement is preferred.
  

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Industry experience in advertising, marketing communications, or public relations.
• Proficiency in digital and emerging media strategies for advertising.
• Experience with experiential learning methodologies and student mentorship.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  
  

About Us

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21 st 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, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.

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