The Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences.

  •  1.2. The Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor in Public Relations to begin August 2018.
    • Applicants must demonstrate sufficient academic qualifications and professional experience in the field. This position will teach undergraduate courses in public relations, marketing for public relations, media & communication studies, and will supervise students’ projects in public relations.
    • The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full load of courses, take an active role in the department by pursuing a program of research and scholarly activity, develop and update curricula, organise activities and events related to the discipline and serve on faculty and university committees.
    • Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Education

  • Completed Ph.D. from an accredited university in public relations.
  • Professional experience in public relations field, whether in an agency, corporate, non-profit, or similar capacity.
  • College-level teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated research agenda in public relations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active professional involvement in public relations professional organizations.
  • Contacts with industry leaders and ability to expand university-industry partnerships.
  • Evidence of experience with course development.
  • Recent professional experience.
  • Proficient in English and Arabic.