Assistant Professor in in digital Marketing

Start Date: 2026-02-18

Role Overview

The College of Communication & Media Technologies seeks a doctoral level faculty member in Digital Public Relations or Digital Marketing/Branding. The incumbent will develop and deliver curriculum, supervise senior projects, and engage in academic research and community outreach.

Expected Qualifications

• PhD degree in Digital Public Relations, Digital Marketing, or Branding. Preference for dissertations focusing on digital/social media management for PR, influencer strategies, data‑driven PR, or content creation.
• Membership of a professional body such as DMI or equivalent.
• A TOT professional certificate from Adobe (or equivalent).

Expected Experience

• At least 3 years of university‑level teaching experience in related courses.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in media production, social media platforms, or digital PR agency/in‑house communications.
• Experience developing course specifications per National Qualification Framework and international accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in industry‑relevant software (Adobe Creative Suite, AI media production tools, Canva, CapCut, etc.) and CRM/PRM platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with international accreditation standards.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to create and manage effective collaborative relationships with staff.
• Capability to develop teaching curriculum and manage quality enhancement.
• Solid research experience in the field of specialization.
• Ability to supervise senior projects and theses.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver classes across varying levels of the program's specialization domains.
• Contribute to college and university committees that support program mission.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities related to the specialization.
• Participate in community engagement activities organized by the college and university.
• Engage in community‑based PR projects and industry partnerships.