Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Media Communication at American University of Sharjah – United Arab Emirates

Summary

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is seeking two full-time, open-rank faculty members (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the Department of Media Communication, starting in Fall 2027. Successful candidates must hold a doctoral degree in media and communication studies or a related field. Responsibilities include teaching six courses per year at both undergraduate and graduate levels, committee work, and service. Assistant Professors should have an emerging research agenda, while Associate and Full Professors need an established record of scholarly publication, teaching excellence, and service. The university offers a competitive salary, free housing, paid utilities, and other benefits. The application deadline is October 17, 2026, with review beginning October 1, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Media Communication
Position Type	Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
Discipline	Communication Sciences
Research Area	Media Communication, Media Studies and Practice, Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Theory, Journalism, Media Studies and Production, Research Methods, Social Media
Degree Required	Doctoral degree or similar terminal degree in media and communication studies, or a related field
Experience	Emerging research and/or creative scholarship agenda for Assistant Professor level; established record of scholarly publication and/or creative work, teaching excellence and service for Associate or Full Professor level; experience and strength in teaching diverse courses across theory-based and skills-based curriculum at both undergraduate and graduate levels; ability to supervise graduate research.
Salary	Salary commensurate with experience, along with free housing, paid utilities, and other attractive benefits.
Contract Duration	To be defined
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-17
Employer Address	American University of Sharjah, Sharjah (Emirate), United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year (3-3)
• Teach diverse courses across the department's theory-based and skills-based curriculum at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Supervise graduate research
• Engage in committee and service work

Required Skills

• Doctoral degree or similar terminal degree in media and communication studies, or a related field
• Emerging research and/or creative scholarship agenda (Assistant Professor level)
• Established record of scholarly publication and/or creative work (Associate or Full Professor level)
• Record of teaching excellence and service (Associate or Full Professor level)
• Ability to teach in Advertising and Public Relations
• Ability to teach in Communication Theory
• Ability to teach in Journalism
• Ability to teach in Media Studies and Production
• Ability to teach in Research Methods
• Ability to teach in Social Media
• Strong commitment to teaching students from diverse cultural and national backgrounds

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for established researchers (R3), recognized researchers (R2), and leading researchers (R4) with a doctoral degree in media and communication studies or a related field. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching students from diverse cultural and national backgrounds and be able to teach a variety of courses in areas such as Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Theory, Journalism, Media Studies and Production, Research Methods, and Social Media. Priority will be given to applicants with experience in teaching diverse courses across theory-based and skills-based curricula and who can supervise graduate research.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Free housing
• Paid utilities
• Other attractive benefits

About the Employer

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational university, consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the Arab region and among the top 17 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS, 2027). It fosters a diverse community of over 6,000 students from more than 100 nations, with English as the language of instruction and the workplace. Located in Sharjah's University City, AUS is adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary research and contribution to the UAE's innovation ecosystem. AUS is licensed and accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates and accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since June 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the position start?

The position starts in Fall 2027.

What is the teaching load for this position?

The teaching load is six courses per year (3-3).

What benefits are offered with this position?

Successful candidates will receive a salary commensurate with experience, free housing, paid utilities, and other attractive benefits.

What is the language of instruction and workplace at American University of Sharjah?

English is the language of instruction and the workplace at American University of Sharjah.

Where is the American University of Sharjah located?

The American University of Sharjah is located in Sharjah's University City, United Arab Emirates.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is October 17, 2026, at 00:00 (UTC).