Assistant Professor in Economics | Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University | College of Business Administration

Job Description

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in Economics within the College of Business Administration (COBA).

About the College:
COBA has experienced remarkable growth since its inception in 2006 and is now a premier business school offering five undergraduate majors and two graduate programs. The College has earned AACSB accreditation and seeks to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 master plan.

Teaching Areas:

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Managerial Economics
• Finance Principles

Qualifications & Experience:

• Doctorate degree in Economics or closely related field from an accredited Western residential university
• Minimum 3 years experience in teaching/research and/or industry at Assistant Professor level or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated teaching excellence in English-medium programs
• Active research record evidenced by publications in refereed journals and conferences
• Experience using management applications/tools, simulation techniques, and innovative teaching methods (flipped classroom)
• Active researcher in Economics, competitiveness, and sustainability
• PhD holders from AACSB-accredited universities preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Strong willingness to engage in service to university and community
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Experience with AACSB accreditation (highly beneficial)
• Familiarity with technology-infused academic environments
• Previous experience in Middle East and GCC countries (added bonus)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Maintain appropriate scholarly or professional development activity
• Participate in comprehensive advisement of students
• Contribute to overall work of College and external organizations
• Effectively contribute to management and administrative processes
• Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives for accreditation
• Participate in recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out duties in accordance with College values and standards
• Work with students to provide world-class education
• Integrate inclusiveness into all aspects of the job
• Promote collegiality within the College community
• Contribute to school and faculty policy in teaching and research
• Play significant role in course design, development, and planning
• Play significant role in course review, assessment, and quality assurance
• Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching
• Provide timely feedback and assessment
• Provide general support and guidance to students

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Income tax-free compensation package
• 12-month salary
• PMU accommodation
• Annual vacation
• Annual round-trip airfare to home country
• Medical insurance
• End of contract benefits

Application Requirements:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (include recent photo, citizenship, links to Google Scholar, Scopus, and LinkedIn)
• Unofficial copy of PhD diploma
• Statement of research and teaching interests
• Portfolio (max 20 pages) with representative professional work
• Narrative of administrative and leadership philosophy including diversity statement
• Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references

Note for Associate/Full Professor: Provide letter of promotion from an academic institution with documented due process.

How to Apply:
Submit applications online at: https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

Alternatively, send applications to: vacancies@pmu.edu.sa (specify “Assistant Professor in Economics” in subject line)

Location: Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Full-time, Regular

Application Deadline: Open until filled