Assistant/Associate Professor in Creative Industries

The School of Communication & Creative Industries is seeking a dynamic and experienced academic
professional for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Creative Industries. The successful
candidate will specialize in Media Business, Arts Management, Design Management, the Music Industry, Fashion Industry, Events and
Live Entertainment, preparing students for careers in these rapidly evolving sectors. This role involves developing industry-relevant
curricula, engaging in research, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the creative industries.

Key
Responsibilities:

Teaching & Curriculum Development:

• Deliver undergraduate courses in
  Creative Industries with a focus on:

  • Media Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Design Management
  • Music Industry and
    Management
  • Event Planning and Live Entertainment
  • Arts Marketing and Arts Management
  • Digital Media Distribution
    and Marketing
  • Creative Industries Law and Policy
  • Develop and update course materials to align with industry trends and
    technological advancements.
  • Supervise and mentor students in research, internships, and industry projects.

Industry Engagement & Experiential Learning:

• Foster partnerships with media, art market, music,
  and event industry professionals to enhance student learning opportunities.
• Organize guest lectures, workshops, and industry
  panels with experts in music, arts, events, and media business.
• Support students in developing industry-standard portfolios and
  business models.

Research & Scholarship:

• Conduct and publish high-quality research in
  media business, arts marketing and management, music industry studies, event management, and live entertainment.
• Seek external
  research funding and engage in interdisciplinary projects.
• Present research at academic and industry conferences.

Service & Administration:

• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Participate in university committees and community outreach initiatives.
• Support student recruitment and program development
  efforts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• For Assistant Professor:

  • A PhD in Media Business, Arts Marketing, Arts Management, Music Industry Studies, Event Management, or a closely related field from an
    accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Prior university-level teaching
    experience preferred.

• For Associate Professor:

  • A PhD in Media Business, Arts Marketing,
    Arts Management, Music Industry Studies, Event Management, or a related field.
  • A strong record of peer-reviewed research
    publications.
  • A minimum of five years of teaching experience at the university level.
  • Experience in academic leadership,
    curriculum development, industry engagement, and international projects is preferred.

Preferred
Qualifications & Skills:

• Expertise in media business models, arts marketing, arts management, music production
  and distribution, and event planning.
• Strong industry connections within the creative industries sector.
• Experience in
  digital platforms and emerging technologies in media and entertainment.
• Ability to mentor students in entrepreneurial and start-up
  initiatives.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks in media, art market, and entertainment industries.
• Strong
  communication and teamwork skills.

Strong experience in international (or global) collaborations/projects

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefits package
that includes:

• Child Education Support Allowance
• Medical and Life Insurance
• Annual Vacation Ticket
• Furniture Support & Refurbishment Allowance
• Joining/Repatriation Allowance
• Holistic faculty development
  programs
• Vibrant campus culture that celebrates ideas & innovation

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants are invited to apply
online by submitting the following documents:

• A current CV accompanied by a cover
  letter highlighting your qualifications, teaching philosophy, and research interests.
• Contact details for
  three professional references
• Scanned copies of your educational certificates

For any
informal inquiries, please feel free to contact Sunena Trisal at sunena_trisal@cud.ac.ae

About CUD

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian
region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, QS World University Rankings 2025
and #21 in the Arab Region as per QS Arab Region Rankings 2024.

Our
expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the
essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities,
media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many
more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young,
dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.