Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production

American University of K...

College of Arts, Education and Social SciencesDepartment of CommunicationFull-time FacultyAbu 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, in addition to a portfolio of specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs in education and social sciences: BA in Psychology, BA in International Relations, BA in Mass Communication (Arabic and English), BA in Video Game Design, Post Graduate Professional Diploma in Teaching (English), Med in Educational Technologies and AI, MA in Digital Communication and Technology, MEd in Educational Leadership, Ph.D. in Education, and MA in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).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 Winter. 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 ProductionJob 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:Interested candidates should submit a complete application, including their CV, teaching philosophy, and research statement, by the specified deadline. You can find the application details and contact information on the Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Media Production