PhD Holders in Public Relations - حملة الدكتوراه في العلاقات العامة

Major Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations and strategic communication, in English.
• Undertake research and initiate projects leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and ISI (Clarivate Web of Science).
• Supervise graduation projects and master's and doctoral theses.
• Contribute to developing and enhancing academic courses and programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Participate in academic accreditation, with attention to the standards of the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
• Perform administrative duties assigned by the programme, department, college, or university.
• Participate in community-service initiatives, including organizing events and providing advisory services.
• Provide academic advising and student mentorship.

Language Requirements

An excellent command of English — both written and spoken — is required. The appointee must be able to teach, supervise, and publish in English to an international standard. A degree from an English-medium university and the ability to teach in Arabic are considered advantages.

Competencies & Skills

• A minimum of three years' successful university teaching experience in public relations, communication, or related disciplines at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A strong record of publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and ISI (Clarivate Web of Science).
• An excellent command of English (written and spoken) sufficient to teach, supervise, and publish in English.
• Experience supervising graduation projects and master's and doctoral theses.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain successful collaborations with public- and private-sector organizations, communication agencies, industry partners, and community institutions.
• A demonstrated record of contribution to university and community service.
• Experience in e-learning and online education (preferred), and proficiency in integrating digital technology into curriculum design and instruction.
• BA in Public Relations.
• MA in Public Relations.
• PhD in Public Relations.
• Priority will be given to candidates who obtained their PhD from a top-ranked Western university, or from an institution of equivalent international standing.