Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies

Alfaisal University; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfaisal University in Riyadh invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise labs where applicable, and contribute to student advising and curriculum development.

The role emphasizes scholarly research, publication, service on committees, and involvement with the university community, aligned with Alfaisal’s mission and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Islamic Studies or related field.
• Teaching experience during Ph.D. or after graduation is a plus.
• Provides academic advising and maintains course documentation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and maintains curriculum quality with the Department Chair to ensure academic quality standards.
• Teaches courses, conducts tutorials, and laboratories as outlined in course outlines.
• Advises students on academic progress to support degree completion.
• Designs undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with Alfaisal University objectives and goals.
• Develops and delivers assessments that measure student progress and posts final grades.
• Maintains regular office hours and participates in committees and university service.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teaching

Academic advising

Assessment design

Research publications

Education

Ph.D. in Islamic Studies

Job description

The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching research and university community service in accordance with Alfaisal University policies and procedures as set forth in the Faculty Handbook Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the Academic Department Head and may include serving as an academic advisor The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional research productivity based on the availability of resources and in alignment with the mission of Alfaisal University

Primary Duties amp Responsibilities

Reviews and maintains the integrity of the curriculum offered by the college in collaboration with the Department Chair to ensure academic quality standards Teaches courses conducts tutorial sessions and if needed and depending on the related field teaches laboratories in accordance with course outlines and as outlined in the Alfaisal University workload policy Participates in student advising about their academic progress i e academic advising to support degree completion Establishes instructional standards in accordance with college policies and informs students in writing syllabi of such standards and policies to ensure transparency and consistency Designs and develops undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with curriculum and Alfaisal University objectives to meet Alfaisal academic goals Develops and delivers assessments that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives to ensure valid learning evaluation Provides the necessary feedback to students about their exam results within reasonable deadlines set by the college to promote continuous academic improvement Maintains accurate records of student progress and posts final grades within the deadlines after their approval by the Department Chair to ensure compliance with regulations Posts and maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students for advice and consultation to facilitate academic communication Participates in evaluation processes such as peer evaluation of teaching performance to enhance instructional effectiveness and improve overall teaching quality Prepares course specification course report and course portfolios in accordance with the related accreditation agencies standards NCAAA ABET to maintain accreditation compliance requirements Engages in scholarly research and publication activities within the discipline to support academic knowledge development and innovation Contributes through various committees university services professional development activities seminars conferences and community or institutional initiatives to support institutional effectiveness Performs all other duties in a professional effective and confidential manner Performs all other related duties as required or assigned by the manager

Education/ Certificates

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Islamic Studies or a related field from an accredited institution.

Professional Experience

Teaching experience within the Ph.D. preparation or after graduation is a plus.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Minimum of one (1) year in research and scholarly contributions with publications from the Ph.D. dissertation considered as evidence of potential research.