Dean College of Communication & Media Sciences

Job Summary
The College has active student chapters of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).
The Dean of the College of Communication and Media Sciences will have a unique opportunity to lead one of the founding colleges at Zayed University.
One of 49 programs world-wide accredited by the International Advertising Association (IAA), CCMS was the first academic unit at Zayed University to be accredited by an international agency. Graduates from the Integrated Strategic Communications specialization who meet the requirements of the accredited program are awarded the IAA Certificate of Completion.
Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of the Dean are to lead the College in sustaining and advancing the College’s long-term strategy aligned with ACEJMC Standards and guidelines related to curriculum; to advance the College’s research agenda, activity and productivity; to oversee and manage the College’s budget and fiscal affairs; to expand the College’s outreach and community engagement program, particularly with respect to entrepreneurship and innovative activities; to collaborate with Student Affairs to sustain a positive learning environment and address issues of mutual concern such as academic integrity; to establish academic alliances and partnerships with local schools, other institutions within the UAE, and leading international universities; and to build the College’s alumni and stakeholder relations.
Required Skills
The candidate must possess a PhD in a mass communication field or a directly related discipline (or equivalent professional and academic experience); earned full professor ranking at his or her previous institution; have a minimum of three years of proven successful administrative leadership experience at the level of Dean, Associate or Assistant Dean in an ACEJMC-accredited university; demonstrated success as a teacher and /scholar with at least five years of successful full-time teaching at a university or college recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; have evidence of leadership and success in the development of new programs that meet international standards, build teamwork and create a shared vision. The candidate must have the ability to work with faculty from diverse cultures and nationalities. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
Benefits
The University’s benefits package is highly attractive: competitive salaries free of tax in the United Arab Emirates; housing; furniture allowance; annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family; educational subsidies for eligible children; subsidized healthcare for the employee and sponsored family members.