Part-time Faculty, Communication and Multimedia Journalism
School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Communication, Mobility and Identity
Campus: Beirut and Byblos
Expected start date: Summer - Fall 2025
Deadline for applying: May 29, 2025
Position Summary
The Department of Communication, Mobility, and Identity in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applicants to a part-time faculty position in Communication and/or Multimedia Journalism. Candidates must hold an MA or PhD in Communication, Journalism, or a closely related field from a recognized institution and a minimum of two years of experience teaching relevant courses at the university level.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate Communication and/or Multimedia Journalism courses
Minimum Qualifications
- MA or PhD in Communication, Journalism, or a closely related field from a recognized institution
- A minimum of two years of experience teaching relevant courses at the university level
- Evidence of successful university teaching
The Department
The Department of Communication, Mobility and Identity (CMI) embraces interdisciplinary education and research about culture, media, and politics drawing on a range of methods and theoretical approaches to teach competencies and skills in professional and academic practices. Our faculty provide superior undergraduate and graduate instruction across programs in Communication (BA), Interdisciplinary Gender Studies (MA), Migration Studies (MA), and Multimedia Journalism (BA & MA). We offer minors in Advertising and PR, Creative and Journalistic Writing, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, Multimedia Journalism, and Sociology. The CMI department is committed to fostering academic excellence, professional ethics, and social justice action in the region and the Global South. Students in CMI are prepared for career advancement within diverse sectors and/or postgraduate studies in a changing world.
The University
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.
LAU encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive teaching and research environment; thus women and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent, updated CV, and standard application form. The CV should include the names, emails and phone numbers of three references. The application should be sent by email to cmi@lau.edu.lb. The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.
Candidates must refer to position as “PT Communication – Multimedia Journalism” in the subject line of the email.