Assistant Professor in Communication and Crisis Management

The Assistant Professor in Communication and Crisis Management teaches theoretical and applied courses that prepare students to plan and evaluate communication during crises. The role covers crisis response, corporate reputation, government and internal communication, risk and rumor management, and practical simulations based on regional cases. The faculty member also contributes to research, student supervision, curriculum development, accreditation and professional partnerships with organizations involved in crisis management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and teach specialized courses in crisis, strategic, corporate and government communication.
• Use practical scenarios and simulations to help students understand crisis planning and response.
• Monitor media discourse and social platforms and apply digital analytics to evaluate communication strategies.
• Assess student learning, supervise graduation projects and provide feedback that supports professional readiness.
• Develop curriculum, course files and learning-outcome reports aligned with college and accreditation requirements.
• Build relationships with government entities and crisis-management organizations to support collaboration and field learning.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Strategic Communication, Crisis Communication, Corporate Communication or a closely related field is required.
• At least three years of university teaching experience is requested.
• Research in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus is expected.
• Candidates should understand crisis communication planning, media analysis and applied teaching.
• High proficiency with information technology, digital tools, course documentation and academic reporting is important.

Skills and Competencies

• Crisis communication planning
• Media and social analytics
• Academic teaching and research
• Stakeholder engagement

Employment Details

Full-time academic position based in Abu Dhabi.

The position contributes to a learning environment that values clear communication, accurate records, collaborative work and continuous improvement. The successful candidate should be able to organize priorities, meet agreed deadlines and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and external contacts. Academic roles also require respect for institutional procedures and a commitment to student progress and educational quality.