Professor in Management of Information Systems (MIS)

Kuwait Technical College; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuwait Technical College invites applications for a faculty position combining teaching, research and service. The appointee will design and deliver courses, supervise student research, and mentor learners while developing an independent research portfolio with publications in recognized journals.

Candidates should hold a PhD in MIS and have substantial academic experience, including progression to higher ranks and evidence of scholastic impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in MIS from an accredited university; on‑campus study preferred.
• Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Business or IT are acceptable.
• Publications in reputable journals required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with curricula.
• Supervise student research and mentor students professionally.
• Develop an independent, measurable research agenda.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals indexed in major databases.
• Contribute to committees, governance, and program review.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, and institutional effectiveness.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentorship

Curriculum design

Academic governance

Education

PhD in MIS

Master's in Business/IT

Bachelor's in Business/IT

Tools

Scopus

Web of Science

Job description

The appointed faculty member shall serve as a researcher and teacher, contributing to the institution’s academic community and learning outcomes. The position includes a blend of teaching, research, and service responsibilities listed below.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in line with approved curricula.
• Supervise student research projects and other academic activities.
• Provide professional mentorship to students.
• Develop and maintain an independent research agenda with measurable scholarly output.
• Publish in internationally recognized peer‑reviewed journals indexed in reputable databases.
• Participate in academic committees and institutional governance.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program review processes.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.

Educational Requirements

A PhD degree in Management of Information Systems (MIS). Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees may be in Business/IT or a closely related field. All degrees must be awarded by accredited universities and obtained through traditional, on‑campus study formats.

Academic Rank and Experience Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in a reputable academic institution, with at least 4 years held in the rank of Associate Professor and 4 years as Assistant Professor.

Research and Scholarly Requirements

• Minimum 13 full‑length, high‑quality academic papers published in reputable international peer‑reviewed journals.
• Publications must meet recognized academic standards.
• Scopus h‑index of 20 or higher is preferred.
• At least three (3) publications within the last five years.
• First author on a minimum of seven (7) publications.
• Research extracted directly from the applicant’s MSc or PhD thesis will not be counted.

Required Official Documentation

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including academic rank history.
• Official Experience Certificates verifying academic appointments.
• Official Promotion Letters confirming academic rank advancement.
• Teaching Evaluation Reports issued by the employing academic institution.
• Copies of all academic degrees and official transcripts.
• Research and Teaching Statements.
• Copy of passport and recent photograph.
• Valid contact number (including international country code) and an active email address for official correspondence.

All submitted documents are subject to formal verification and authentication in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.