Assistant / Associate Professor of Public Relations
At a glance
Junior Public Relations role at Iabwey. Kalba · full-time.
Pay not stated Public Relations salary
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What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate public relations and related communication courses, incorporating AI, social media analytics and digital tools
- Guide student projects, internships and applied research, and advise students in Arabic and English
- Publish peer-reviewed research and help shape curriculum, accreditation and academic quality
- Build ties with government bodies, media organizations and communication agencies
- Contribute to departmental and university committees
What you bring
- A PhD in communication, public relations, strategic communication or another related field, recognized or UAE-equalized
- A record of effective teaching that meets international standards
- Strong research credentials, preferably including work indexed in Scopus or Web of Science
- Ability to teach, assess and advise in both Arabic and English
Who this fits
This role suits a public relations academic with expertise in strategic communication, digital PR and emerging communication technologies. Practical experience in public relations, corporate communication or strategic communication is a plus. The position is based in Kalba, United Arab Emirates.
From the employer
The University of Kalba seeks a qualified faculty member in Public Relations with expertise in contemporary strategic communication, digital public relations, and emerging communication technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching, academic research, curriculum development, student supervision, and industry engagement.
- Teach undergraduate courses in public relations and related communication disciplines.
- Integrate AI applications, social media analytics, and digital communication tools into teaching.
- Supervise student projects, internships, and applied research.
- Publish research in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
- Develop partnerships with government institutions, media organizations, and communication agencies.
- Contribute to curriculum development, academic accreditation, and quality assurance.
- Participate in departmental and university committees.
- PhD in Communication, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, or a related field, with specialization relevant to public relations from a recognized university or equalized by the UAE Ministry of Education.
- A demonstrated record of teaching excellence aligned with international standards.
- Strong research record, preferably with publications indexed in Scopus or Web of Science.
- Practical experience in public relations, corporate communication, or strategic communication is highly desirable.
- Candidates must teach, assess student work, and advise students in both Arabic and English.