Job Purpose
RIT Dubai is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a Lecturer position in Communication/Advertising and PR starting in the Fall semester of 2026 (August 2026). RIT Dubai is looking for a highly qualified, motivated, and enthusiastic individual. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in the broad field of Communication with a 5/5 semester teaching load.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* A master’s degree in Communication or a related field.
* Previous teaching experience at the university level in the Middle East specifically relating to the following areas of Communication/Advertising and PR including but not limited to courses in the following areas:
- Advertising and PR
- Digitial Design in Communication
- Technical Communication
- Interpersonal/Small-Group Communication
- Public Speaking
- Journalism
- Additional course offerings of interest can be found here
* Experience teaching general education courses.
* Ability to work with a culturally diverse student population.
* Proficiency in instructional technology and learning management systems.
* Excellent writing and communication skills.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please note – this job posting will close on January 26, 2026.
Email your application to careersdubai@rit.edu. The email subject line must include your name and the position you are applying for. Submit the following items as part of your application:
- Resume or CV;
- Teaching statement; detail the methodology and/or general teaching philosophy of the candidate’s pedagogy.
- Cover letter detailing your technical/professional, teaching, and scholarship qualifications and achievements, and how these address the required and preferred qualifications for the position
- Names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references.
- Candidates are also required to send a 2-minute introduction video as part of their initial application. The video can be recorded from their phone and/or Zoom/Teams. This video must be sent via email and/or via WeTransfer (with the same subject line as the application email: full name and position you are applying for). The requirements are as follows:
- Video length must not exceed 2 minutes
- Candidate is required to introduce himself/herself by including: relevant qualifications and professional experience as it relates to the role
- Candidate must state the courses within the areas of English Writing that he/she has previously taught
- Candidate may include any other information related to their motivation in applying for the role
Applications review will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Due to the volume of applications, it may not be possible to reply to each application.
