Summary
The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai is recruiting an Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral Rhetoric to begin teaching in Spring–Fall 2027. The role includes teaching public speaking, contributing to curriculum development, maintaining an active research agenda, and serving the department, school, and community. Applicants need a Ph.D. in a relevant communication or speech field from a Western-accredited institution by the time of appointment, along with public-speaking teaching experience and strong English communication skills. The compensation package follows an expatriate model and includes tax-exempt basic salary, housing, airfare, insurance, and other benefits.
The posting
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The School of Arts and Sciences at the American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Oral Rhetoric to begin teaching in Spring-Fall 2027.
The successful candidate will have:
- Ph.D. in either Communication (general communication, international & interpersonal communication, communication studies; a degree in speech communication is preferred) -OR- Speech (speech studies, rhetoric) from a Western accredited institution at the time of appointment
- Experience teaching Public Speaking
- Related experiences in forensics, performing arts, media and/or professional memberships or certification
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Experience teaching diverse student populations
Successful candidates will have evidence of teaching excellence or must demonstrate significant potential and promise of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level. Additionally, candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda, to assist in curriculum development, and to engage in service to the department, school, and community.
The compensation package for this position is competitive and is based on the expatriate model. Besides tax-exempt basic salary, it includes housing, annual two-way airfare, health / life insurance, professional memberships, conference attendance expenses, assistance with children's tuition, and other components.
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. It serves UAE nationals and international students who seek world-class career-oriented education. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for an international education.
Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through AUD's Recruitment Portal, where they can create their profiles and provide the necessary documents.
- Cover letter
- Updated CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references.
No telephone calls please.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.