Job Description

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The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) seeks an adjunct faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, to teach courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication during the Spring 2025 semester.


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Adjunct Assistant Professor - Media and Mass Communication

American University of Ras Al Khaimah





Job Summary: The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) seeks an adjunct faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, to teach courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication during the Spring 2025 semester.





Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The teaching load is two courses at the undergraduate level. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in student-centered teaching and have experience in promoting active learning using high-impact educational practices.


Minimum Qualifications: An earned PhD in communication or a media-related field is required. Applicants should have experience teaching public relations courses. Preference will be given to applicants who can also demonstrate proficiency in teaching a diverse range of courses across the department's curriculum, and who can bridge theory and practice. Relevant tertiary teaching experience, which demonstrates use of high-impact educational practices and experience in the field of media are highly beneficial. Experience teaching undergraduate students at a US university or North American-style university in an international context is an advantage.

Description of AURAK: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE. In addition, AURAK is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only the acquisition of knowledge and skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. The multicultural student body at AURAK offers candidates the opportunity to teach and conduct research in one of the most diverse countries in the world. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes -- its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites. For more information about the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), please visit: http://www.aurak.ac.ae


How to Apply: A completed application will include: (i) cover letter, which addresses the ways in which the applicant's experience and credentials align with the position (no more than 3 pages); (ii) curriculum vitae; (iii) a teaching philosophy statement, which includes evidence of teaching effectiveness (iv) names, email address, and institutional phone number of 3 academic references (letters will be requested later); and (v) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application stage).


Submit application materials to: hr-recruitment@aurak.ae


Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.





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