[Air-L] Job Advertisement Department of Mass Communication at the American University of Sharjah

[Sohail Dahdal]

The Department of Mass Communication at the American University of Sharjah seeks a full time faculty member in journalism at the rank of assistant or associate professor and with a professional background and expertise in multimedia journalism, digital storytelling and social media beginning in Fall 2016. Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in journalism or mass communication from an accredited university, and are expected to have an active research agenda in their area of expertise. Candidates will also have evidence of effective university teaching competencies in multimedia journalism, digital storytelling and social media. 

The Department of Mass Communication at AUS is one of the most vibrant and successful programs of its kind in the region. Its graduates are recognized as being amongst the best in the industry in the Middle East. 

AUS is located in the emirate of Sharjah, adjacent to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, AUS is an independent, not-for-profit coeducational university in the Gulf, serving some 5,500 students of 82 nationalities. The UAE Commission of Higher Education and the US Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredit the American University of Sharjah. 

Applications must be received prior to November 15 2015 for full consideration. Review of applications will begin upon that date and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Mahmoud Anabtawi, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, email: (cashr /at/ aus.edu) with the subject line: Application for Journalism. 


http://www.aus.edu/info/200218/employment/77/faculty_positions/3/#7 




Best, Sohail 

Sohail Dahdal, PH.D 
Assistant Professor 
Department of Mass Communication 








Tel +971 6 515 2530 
Mobile +971 55 361 9600 
Fax +971 6 515 2554 
College of Arts and Sciences 
Office: NAB 230 
American University of Sharjah 
PO Box 26666, Sharjah 
United Arab Emirates 

www.aus.edu 
sdahdal at aus.edu