Assistant Professor for Visual Communication in the Mass Communication Department
Job Details:
Employer: Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), Kuwait
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) was established in 2002 as Kuwait’s first private American-model liberal arts university. GUST currently offers several programs in Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Business, including an MBA degree. GUST is internationally accredited by various bodies, including ABET/CAC (Computer Science), ACA (Mass Communication), QAA (Institutional & English Department), AACSB (Business), NOSS (Foundation Program Unit), and CEA (Foundation Program in English). The College of Arts and Science is committed to achieving excellence in teaching, impactful research, and collaborative relationships with local and regional communities, all in an active learning environment that promotes leadership, ethics, practical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Department of Mass Communication and Media offers a BA degree with concentrations in public relations and advertising, visual communication, and digital media production. There are approximately 300 majors overall with the largest majority concentrating in PR. The MCM department prides itself on an active and collegial academic environment with a strong commitment to experiential learning. ACA accredits the department.
Title: Academic Positions in Kuwait
The Department of Mass Communication and Media in the College of Arts and Science at GUST invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Visual Communication to start in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses such as Design Fundamentals, Communication Layout and Design, Typography, Visual Culture and Promotion Design. The State of Kuwait does not recognize degrees from online universities.
Location:
Gulf University for Science and Technology, West Mishref, Kuwait
Salary and Benefits:
The state of Kuwait is an income-tax-free country. Appointments will be contractual, open-ended, and renewed upon positive annual performance evaluations in teaching, research, and service.
Application Deadline:
Not Disclosed
Job Type:
Academic
Qualifications:
- The applicant must have completed an MFA or PhD in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field from a reputable North American (U.S. or Canada) or Western European university. All candidates should possess a technical mastery of industry-standard technologies and software, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and have a strong foundation in typography & hierarchy. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to quality teaching, have a mix of academic, professional and technical expertise in this area. He/she should possess excellent communication skills in English, must be ambitious, self-motivated, hard-working, with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Field:
Department of Mass Communication and Media in the College of Arts and Science
