Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Multimedia Journalism (MMCJ)

About The American University in Cairo:

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of GAPP are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor in Multimedia Communication and Journalism. A Ph.D. in this or a relevant discipline is required.

The candidate will teach courses in the MMCJ undergraduate program and may also teach at the graduate level.
Teaching responsibilities will include courses such as Introduction to Mass Communication, Media Ethics, Media Theory and Research, Media Convergence and Public Opinion.     

The candidate is required to engage in scholarly research and contribute to program development. 

The candidate will also be expected to actively participate in student advising, and department, school, and university service. Demonstration of potential for excellence in teaching, research, and commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education is expected.

Requirements:

- A Ph.D. in Journalism/Communication or a relevant field
- A proven record of scholarly research
- Experience in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents online at www.aucegypt.edu via the "employment" link:

(a) cover letter, (b) current CV, (c) statements of research and teaching, (d) sample of current research, (e) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (f) completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF) and (g) three names of reference through www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies .

The position is open until filled.

URL: www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies