Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral Rhetoric (Public Speaking)

Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral Rhetoric (Public Speaking) Dubai, UAE

Role Mission

• Instructional Excellence: Deliver world-class, career-oriented education in Communication and Speech to a diverse student body of UAE nationals and international students.

• Academic Growth: Maintain an active research agenda and contribute to the advancement of communication studies through scholarly activity and professional development.

• Cultural Ambassadorship: Foster an atmosphere of global understanding and cultural diversity within an international higher education setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Public Speaking Instruction: Lead and manage courses specifically focused on Public Speaking, ensuring students develop high-level oral communication skills.

• Curriculum & Service: Actively assist in curriculum development and provide meaningful service to the department, the school, and the local community.

• Student Advising: Support and mentor students from various backgrounds, helping them navigate an international educational environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. in Communication (General, International, Interpersonal, or Communication Studies) or Speech (Speech Studies, Rhetoric) from a Western accredited institution.

  • Note: A degree in Speech Communication is specifically preferred.

• Teaching Experience: Proven experience teaching Public Speaking and working with diverse student populations.

• Specialized Expertise: Related experience in forensics, performing arts, or media is highly valued.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written English communication skills are mandatory.

• Professional Standing: Active professional memberships or relevant certifications in the field.

Compensation & Benefits (Expatriate Model)

• Financial: Competitive tax-exempt basic salary.

• Relocation & Housing: Provision of housing and annual two-way airfare.

• Health & Security: Comprehensive health and life insurance.

• Professional Support: Coverage for professional memberships and conference attendance expenses.

• Family Benefits: Financial assistance for children’s tuition.

Application Details

• Review Process: Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

• Environment: Join a private, non-sectarian institution established in 1995 with a focus on world-class education.