Associate Professor Business Administration – PMU

Job Description

Associate Professor, Business Administration – Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (PMU)

Location: Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Institution: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) | School: College of Business Administration (COBA) | Department: Business Administration | Reports to: Department Chair; Dean | Job Category: Professor | Organization: College of Business Administration | Job Type: Full-Time | Posting Date: July 21, 2026

Introduction

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has experienced remarkable growth since its inception in 2006. Today, it is a premier business school, offering five undergraduate majors and two graduate programs to prepare students for long-lasting, successful, and fulfilling professional careers, both in the Kingdom and abroad.

Along with its growth, COBA and its outstanding faculty have gained an excellent academic reputation, not only in the region but also internationally, as evidenced by cooperative relationships with distinguished universities from around the world.

As the business and labor environments in Saudi Arabia continue to transform and prosper, and as COBA earns AACSB accreditation, the College and its three departments seek to further grow the number of educators and researchers committed to generating a workforce and intellectual environment that meet the skills and knowledge demands identified in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 master plan.

General Description

Full-time faculty members teach courses in the Fall and Spring semesters; Summer semester teaching opportunities might be available. The teaching load may range from 12 credit hours for Full Professors to 18-20 credit hours for Lecturers, with classes scheduled during the day and evenings. The position holder is expected to teach a broad range of general and skills-based business administration courses at the undergraduate level; faculty members may also request, or be required, to teach at the graduate level. In addition, full-time faculty members are expected to attend faculty meetings and university events, serve on committees, and engage in academic scholarship and professional development activities.

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

Candidates must have earned a doctorate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Operations Management, or a closely related field, from an accredited Western residential university. Ideally, the candidate also exhibits the following characteristics:

Teaching and Research

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching excellence in programs where English is the language of instruction
• An active research record, evidenced by publications in refereed journals and at conferences

Institutional Fit

• A strong willingness to engage in service to the university and community, and to participate in department, college, and university initiatives, especially those related to accreditation
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Experience with AACSB accreditation is highly beneficial
• Familiarity with technology-infused academic environments is required
• Previous experience in the Middle East in general, and in GCC countries in particular, is an added bonus

For Associate Professor Applicants

• Candidates must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to the rank of Associate Professor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

• Maintain appropriate scholarly or professional development activity, in order 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
• Contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations, representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups
• Effectively contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required
• Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives or areas of work, whether sustained or one-time projects, that facilitate School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required
• Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required
• Perform any other position-related duties as requested by the Chair, Dean, 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 students as members of a learning community, to provide a world-class education and an excellent student experience
• Integrate the College’s value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job, respecting the dignity and diversity of all College community members and visitors
• Promote the values of collegiality within the College community

Teaching and Other Academic Duties

• Contribute at an appropriate level to school 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 them to specialist parties, where appropriate

Remuneration and Benefits

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

How to Apply

Applications for this position require:

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (including a recent photo, citizenship, and links to Google Scholar, Scopus, and LinkedIn profiles)
• Unofficial copy of Ph.D. diploma
• Statement of research and teaching interests
• A portfolio (no more than 20 pages) including representative professional work depicting evidence of research and teaching activities, and a narrative of administrative and leadership philosophy, including past and proposed efforts to enhance diversity
• Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references, who may be contacted, with the candidate’s permission, following initial evaluation by the search committee

Note: To apply for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to that rank.

Positions advertised on the PMU job website can be closed at the department’s discretion at any time. This position is open until filled, and the employment site is updated regularly. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on a variety of factors; should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Please mention the name of the source/website where you saw this advertisement
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• To submit your application, log on to the PMU Career Site (Recommended)

Alternatively, send your application by email to vacancies@pmu.edu.sa if an online application is unsuccessful. Please specify the position applied for (e.g., “Associate Professor in Business Administration”) in the email subject line, and mention the name of the source/website where you saw this advertisement.

Disclaimer

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

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