# Associate Professor - Media & Creative Industries — United Arab Emirates University

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Location: Al Ain, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 12,000 to 18,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-06
Apply: https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae/Postings/PostingDetails/5409

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## Description

The Department of Media and Creative Industries at UAEU is seeking an accomplished scholar and educator in Journalism and Mass Communication/Media Studies with specialization in Digital Journalism. Candidate must demonstrate expertise in current convergent newsroom practices and understanding of the transformations going on in journalism. We seek a candidate with professional experience in Journalism including news writing and reporting, multi-media and data journalism. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University. The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, copies of certificates, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught. English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Grade: 22.

## Requirements

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the applicable field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses is a must. Industrial and professional experience is a plus. Preferred qualifications: Applicant must have an earned earned PhD in relevant field.

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