Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMU accommodation

Annual vacation

Airfare to home country

Medical insurance

End of contract benefits

Job summary

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks a faculty member for the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences to support the Core Curriculum and its related programs. The candidate will teach, advise students, and contribute to curriculum development in a vibrant college setting.

The position requires a PhD or equivalent, with at least three years of college teaching experience preferred; responsibilities include syllabi preparation, assessments, office hours, and

Qualifications

• PhD required; master’s in communication, education, linguistics, leadership, curriculum development, research methods, professional development, or related field with three years of college teaching preferred.
• In addition to teaching, faculty will provide academic advising, curriculum development, prepare syllabi, plan team activities, construct assessments, keep grade records, hold office hours, and perform standard non-teaching duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties in line with college values and policies, upholding high professional standards.
• Work with students to provide world-class education and an excellent student experience.
• Promote inclusiveness and respect diversity within the college community.
• Contribute to course design, development, and planning within the subject area.
• Participate in program review, assessment, and quality assurance processes.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.
• Support students and refer to appropriate services when needed.

Skills

Scholarly activity

Student advisement

Education

PhD or Master’s in related field with 3+ years teaching

Job description

Department Core Curriculum Program – Humanities and Social Sciences

Institution Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Reports to Department Chair; College Dean

introduction

The College of Sciences and Human Studies (CSHS) offers a broad range of core academic courses that are available to meet the specific needs of individual degree programs. All students are required to successfully complete courses in each of two (2) departments: Math and Natural sciences, and Humanities and Social sciences.

The CORE Curriculum is a set of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics and Assessment Capstone competencies that help our students develop and grow as lifelong learners. The goal of the College is to empower our students with the rational thinking that enables them to consider what it is like to act and think as researchers, historians, businessmen, chemists, physicists, mathematicians and economists.

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The College of Sciences and Human Studies (CSHS) is committed to working towards achieving the goals articulated in Saudi Vision 2030. Our students expect to be globally competent and empowered with the communication, technological and critical thinking skills that the job market needs. Therefore, integral to the CORE Curriculum are the global competencies that today’s business sector requires. The College, with its two departments centralizes set of competencies which are integral to its courses: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Coordinating with others, People Management, Judgement and decision making, Service Orientation, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Cognitive Flexibility.

General Description

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences provides PMU students with required knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the workplace and academia. Also, courses provided through the department provide them with values, health, and psychosocial concepts to apply in their everyday life. Courses offered by the department are of six classifications; Communication Courses: (Oral Communication, Written Communication, Technical & Professional Communication; and Writing & Research), University Competencies Courses: (Professional Development, Generative AI & Prompt Engineering Basics, Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving, Fundamental Future Skills, Leadership & Teamwork, and Systems Thinking for Future Innovation), Assessment Capstone Courses: (Learning Outcome Assessment I and II), Physical Education Courses: (PE-I: Active Living Lifestyle and PE-II: Healthy Behaviors & Management), Islamic Course: (Islamic Cultures, Values & Societies – Arabic/English), and Elective Courses: (Introduction to Psychology, Sustainability, Futures Studies, World Civilization, World Geography, Spanish, and French).

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Qualifications & Experience (Required)

A candidate with PhD degree is required and/or master’s in communication, education, linguistics, leadership, curriculum development, research methods, professional development, or related field with three (3) years of teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

In addition to teaching, selected faculty will be involved in academic advising, curriculum development, preparing course syllabi, planning in-class team activities, constructing student assessments, preparing examinations, keeping grade records, holding regular office hours and other standard, non-teaching duties such as institutional and professional services. Candidates must provide a procedural letter of promotion to the rank of associate and full professor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

• Maintain an appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and to keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
• Participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College.

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• Contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.
• Effectively contributes to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the University, faculty, and College, as required.
• Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-time projects) that facilitate University, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.

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• Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.
• And perform all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Associate Chair, Dean, Executive Vice President, or President.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Carry out the duties of the position in accordance with college values and standards and in line with college policies and procedures, upholding high professional standards and leading by example.
• Work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world-class education and excellent student experience.
• Integrate the College value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job , respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the College community and of visitors to the College.
• Promote the values of collegiality within the College community.

Teaching and other academic duties

• Contribute at an appropriate level to university and faculty policy and practice in teaching and research.
• Play a significant role in the design, development, and planning of courses and programs within the subject area as required.
• Play a significant role in the review of courses and programs and in assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement as required.
• Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.
• Provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate.

Remuneration and Benefits

PMU offers an income tax-free compensation package, commensurate with rank and experience, including 12-month salary, PMU accommodation, annual vacation, and annual round-trip airfare to the home country, medical insurance and end of contract benefits.

These positions are exciting opportunity for faculty to experience the state-of-the-art facilities and learning-centered environment. Also, PMU offers an opportunity to experience the life and culture of the Middle East.

We are looking for creative, experienced and qualified applicants who will identify with the mission of the University.

Disclaimer

PMU reserves the right to alter, amend and add responsibilities to this position in line with the institutional needs. Changes and amendments to this job description shall be within the academic framework and the general employment conditions.