Assistant/associate Professor- Digital Media - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - University of Wollongong in Dubai

University of Wollongong in Dubai

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2 weeks ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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About UOWD

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE's oldest and most prestigious universities.

Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongong in Australia - currently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world - UOW in Dubai represents a pioneering Australian initiative in the Gulf region.

About the programme

UOWD has two media programs;

Undergraduate - Bachelor of Communication and Media (BCM)

Postgraduate - Master of Media and Communication (MMC).

The BCM program is relatively new and dynamic with four specializations:1) Digital & Social Media
2) Visual Communication Design
3) Screen Media Production
4) Marketing, Communication & Advertising.
First and foremost, the BCM program is a process based, media making and media design program. The focus is on practice-based team work, and preparing students for careers in the media industry.

The MMC program has recently undergone significant restructuring in terms of content and focus in order to address the needs of students and professionals facing an ever-changing industry and innovative emerging media practices.

These programs follow the approach of the teacher as a facilitator, rather than the teacher as a lecturer. Courses are designed and taught as a collaborative experience between facilitator and student. This process-based, facilitator approach to teaching and learning is expected from all faculty members.

Requirements & Responsibilites

Core responsibilities

Advise and mentor students
Contribute to the development and growth of the programs at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level
Contribute to department related media projects, such as videos, podcasts or other productions
Participate in departmental and university service, including committee work and community outreach

Qualifications & Experience

PhD or MFA in Digital Media, Media Studies, or a related field
Experience with content creation, curation, and aggregation
Experience teaching in a studio/lab setting, utilizing emerging technologies and tools, emphasizing creative practice, design, and experimental techniques/processes