Strategic Communication Faculty

Northwestern University in Qatar invites applicants for a faculty position in Strategic Communication (Integrated Marketing Communication/Public Relations). The person selected will join the faculty of the school's program in journalism. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and be prepared to teach undergraduate students in strategic communication as well as one or more related areas such as data journalism, media and society, digital and global communication, health communication, or sports communication/journalism.

NU-Q’s programs in journalism, communication and liberal arts aim to prepare students for careers in media industries and other fields and are committed to the advancement of freedom of expression and independent media. The university aspires to a legacy of education and discovery in a dynamic area of the world in which media industries, science, technology, health care and the information economy are fundamental goals of the host nation, Qatar. Many faculty find this to be a geographic area rich in research opportunities. NU-Q has partnerships with Al Jazeera and the Doha Film Institute.

We seek individuals engaged in visionary lines of teaching, research and creative activity who will appreciate a culturally diverse community of students, faculty and staff comprised of women and men drawn from Qatar, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. The successful candidate will join faculty colleagues whose teaching experience includes Northwestern, Stanford, Cambridge, Columbia, Minnesota and other highly ranked schools. Located in Education City in Doha, Qatar, NU-Q collaborates with sister institutions that include Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, Georgetown, Texas A&M, and Virginia Commonwealth.

NU-Q faculty-in-residence receive a highly competitive salary and benefits including overseas allowances and travel as well as funds for research and faculty development. August 1, 2015. Rank for this non-tenured position is based upon qualifications and experience. 

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Applications received by December 15, 2014 will receive the highest priority. The search will continue and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

To apply, please send a letter of application, a CV, a sample of research, writing or creative work, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names of three references to:

faculty-recruitment@qatar.northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the Qatar.