Strategic Communication Faculty

Northwestern University’s first international campus, Northwestern University in Qatar, (NU-Q), invites applicants for a faculty position in Strategic Communication. 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; will have the ability to contribute to related areas such as digital and social media, marketing communication, global communication, health communication or sports communication.  Candidates with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.

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 composed of women and men drawn from Qatar, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. The successful candidate will play a key role in the growth of a certificate program in Strategic Communication open to all students in the school. 

NU-Q faculty-in-residence receive highly competitive salary and benefits, including overseas allowances and travel as well as funds for research and faculty development.  The position begins August 1, 2016.  Rank for this non-tenured position is based upon qualifications and experience.

NU-Q’s programs in Journalism, Communication and Liberal Arts aim to prepare students for careers in media and other strategic communication fields. The school is 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. 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 University.

Apply

Applications received by December 7, 2015, 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, CV and the names of three references to:
journalism-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.