Mohammad Alotaibi
Assistant Professor – Department of Mass Communication, Kuwait University
Sabah Al-salem
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Professor well-versed in mass communication, strategic communication, social media effects, and teaching methods. Known for providing great support to both professors and students with approachable demeanor and excellent attention to detail. Dedicated to classroom and long-term student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor
Kuwait University
05.2019 - Current
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mass communication and media studies.
- Supervise student research projects and theses.
- Serve on departmental and university committees.
Editor
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Produced and edited news stories for local and international audiences.
- Collaborated with reporters to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Communication Agent
Communication Center – Kuwait Financial House
04.2009 - 06.2010
- Managed corporate communications and customer relations.
- Assisted in public relations campaigns and media outreach.
Education
Ph.D. - Mass Communication and Media Arts
Southern Illinois University
05.2019
M.A. - Mass Communication
Southern Illinois University
05.2015
B.A. - Mass Communication
Kuwait University
08.2008
Skills
- University-level teaching & curriculum development
- Committee service & academic governance
- Student research guidance
- Mentoring students
- Teaching excellence
- Student counseling
Interests
Teaching innovation, Traveling & cultural exchange
Awards
Best Paper Award, SIUC Symposium – Southern Illinois University, 2016
Affiliations
- Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research (2018 – Present)
- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) (2019 – Present)
- Kuwait Journalists Association (2011 – 2012)
- International Communication Association (2015 – 2016)
Conferences & Presentations
- Presenter, IAMCR 2025 – Communicating Environmental Justice: Many Voices, One Planet, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 13–17 July 2025
- Presenter, Tenth International Conference on Communication & Media Studies – From Democratic Aesthetics to Digital Culture, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris, France, 11–12 September 2025
- Presenter, 44th Annual Conference of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research (MAPOR), Chicago, USA, 22–23 November 2019
Research Interests
- Digital transformation in journalism
- Social media and public opinion
- Strategic communication and media ethics
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Kuwait University
05.2019 - Current
Editor
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
06.2010 - 06.2012
Communication Agent
Communication Center – Kuwait Financial House
04.2009 - 06.2010
M.A. - Mass Communication
Southern Illinois University
B.A. - Mass Communication
Kuwait University
Ph.D. - Mass Communication and Media Arts
Southern Illinois University
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