Job Description

Full Professor in Law – Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) invites applications for a Full Professor in Law in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The position is associated with the University’s College of Law and involves undergraduate teaching, scholarly research, academic advising, curriculum development, student assessment, and institutional service.

PMU seeks an established legal scholar with a record of publications in reputable academic journals, the ability to teach across several areas of public and private law, and the capacity to contribute to a bilingual, student-oriented legal education programme.

The College has an immediate need for faculty capable of delivering a range of law courses in English, particularly Criminal Law, Transnational Crimes, Business and Commercial Law, World Legal Systems, Cyber Law, International Economic Law, Oil and Gas Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Intellectual Property Law.

The official vacancy is titled Full Professor, Law. However, its general description also refers to appointments at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor levels. Candidates should confirm the academic ranks currently under consideration.

Institution: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
Academic Unit: Law / College of Law
Position: Full Professor in Law
Job Reference: 1900002P
Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Department Chair and College Dean
Posting Date: 29 October 2026
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the College of Law

The College of Law at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University offers a dynamic, student-oriented legal education programme designed to prepare graduates for professional responsibilities as lawyers and legal consultants.

The College emphasises a competency-based, innovative, and internationally oriented curriculum that develops students’ legal knowledge, practical skills, professional judgment, and awareness of ethical and social responsibilities.

Its bilingual Law programme encourages students to approach law as a way of thinking critically about society, institutions, and the world around them.

Through its academic courses, students explore national and international legal developments while developing the knowledge and skills required to practise law responsibly in domestic and international contexts.

The College aims to prepare graduates who demonstrate professional competence, commitment to justice, and an understanding of the ethical responsibilities associated with legal practice.

Full Professor in Law – Position Overview

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching, scholarly research, curriculum development, academic advising, and institutional service within the University’s Law programme.

The position requires the ability to teach a variety of legal subjects, engage students through effective instructional approaches, and contribute to the development of a supportive and inclusive academic environment.

PMU particularly values candidates with an active and impactful research agenda, a demonstrated commitment to student learning, and the willingness to participate in the College’s continued academic development.

As the College grows, contributions to academic administration, programme development, and institutional service will also be important.

Priority Teaching Specialisations

The College identifies an urgent need for faculty members capable of teaching courses in English across the following areas.

Criminal Law and Transnational Crimes

The advertised teaching needs include Criminal Law and Transnational Crimes.

Business and Commercial Law

The College seeks teaching expertise in Business Law and Commercial Law.

World Legal Systems

Candidates should be capable of contributing to courses examining different legal systems and traditions.

Cyber Law

Cyber Law is identified as a priority teaching area within the College’s undergraduate curriculum.

International Economic Law

The position includes teaching needs in International Economic Law.

Oil and Gas Law

The College specifically identifies Oil and Gas Law among its priority subjects.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Candidates may contribute to teaching Alternative Dispute Resolution and related legal processes.

Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual Property Law is also included in the advertised priority course areas.

These subjects reflect the College’s immediate teaching needs. The advertisement does not state that every candidate must specialise equally in all nine areas.

Additional Undergraduate Law Courses

The qualifications section identifies a broader range of undergraduate subjects across private and public law.

These include:

• Global Legal Systems.
• Civil Contracts.
• Sources of Obligation.
• Alternative Dispute Settlement.
• Constitutional Law.
• Administrative Law.
• Oil and Gas Law.
• Commercial Law.
• Legal Ethics.
• Criminal Law.
• Banking and Insurance Law.
• Family Law.
• Cyber Law.
• Media Law.
• Property Law.
• Labour and Employment Law.
• International Law.
• International Economic Law.
• Civil Law.
• Public International Law.

The College seeks bilingual candidates who can contribute to teaching across relevant areas of this curriculum.

Applicants should demonstrate their particular subject expertise and teaching experience in relation to the courses listed.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Doctoral Qualification

The general description states that a Doctorate of Law is preferred.

The same passage describes two years of college-level teaching experience as preferred.

The application instructions separately request an unofficial copy of the applicant’s PhD diploma.

Because the advertisement does not clearly reconcile these statements, candidates should confirm the applicable doctoral qualification and experience requirements for the advertised Full Professor rank.

Academic Rank and Promotion Documentation

The vacancy title identifies the appointment as Full Professor in Law.

However, the general description also invites applications at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor levels.

The employer states that holding Associate Professor or Full Professor rank is an advantage.

Candidates applying at Associate Professor or Full Professor level must provide a procedural letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented promotion process.

This is an explicit application requirement.

Bilingual Teaching Capability

The Law Department seeks bilingual candidates capable of contributing to its undergraduate programme.

The advertisement specifically identifies an urgent need for faculty members able to teach a variety of law courses in English.

Although the programme is described as bilingual, the source does not explicitly name both required languages or specify minimum language test scores.

Scholarly Publications

Candidates must demonstrate a record of scholarly publications in reputable academic journals.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum number of publications, journal quartile, citation threshold, or h-index.

Research and Scholarly Expectations

The successful candidate must present evidence of a current, innovative, and impactful research agenda.

PMU recognises a broad range of scholarly and professional contributions as evidence of research activity and academic impact.

These may include:

• Peer-reviewed academic publications.
• Working papers.
• Public policy contributions.
• Presentations at academic conferences.
• Community and professional engagement.
• Research grants.
• Research-related awards.
• Other scholarly writing or creative production contributing to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

The College values research that advances legal scholarship and contributes to the academic standing of the discipline.

The advertisement does not prescribe a particular research methodology, mandatory publication count, or minimum external funding amount.

Recognition of Different Academic Career Paths

The search committee acknowledges that scholars may follow different career paths and that career interruptions can form part of an otherwise excellent academic record.

Applicants are encouraged to provide relevant information about their professional experience or career interruptions where appropriate.

Teaching and Student Engagement

Candidates must demonstrate experience with, or the capacity and potential for, high-quality teaching and student engagement.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate legal education through course delivery, curriculum planning, assessment, academic advising, and student support.

Course Design and Curriculum Development

The position involves participating in the design, development, and planning of courses and academic programmes within the relevant legal subject areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing course syllabi.
• Developing and reviewing course content.
• Planning classroom learning activities.
• Contributing to programme development.
• Supporting curriculum review and improvement.

Student Assessment

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and administering appropriate assessment activities.

These include:

• Constructing student assessments.
• Preparing examinations.
• Assessing coursework.
• Providing timely academic feedback.
• Maintaining student grade records.

Student Advising and Supervision

The role includes academic advising and student support.

Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to supervise students.

The successful candidate will also hold regular office hours and provide guidance to students, resolving academic issues or referring students to appropriate specialist services when necessary.

Innovative Teaching

The College expects faculty members to develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching where appropriate.

The advertisement does not prescribe a particular teaching technology, Learning Management System, or instructional certification.

Academic Quality Assurance and Programme Development

The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s academic quality assurance and enhancement activities.

Responsibilities include participating in the review of courses and programmes, student assessment processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position may also involve participation in or leadership of academic initiatives that support School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation.

The advertisement does not specify a mandatory accreditation framework or require previous experience with a particular accrediting organisation.

Institutional Service and Academic Leadership

The position includes institutional and professional service responsibilities alongside teaching and research.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s academic community and support the continued development of the College of Law.

Academic Committees

Participate in relevant committees and working groups at School, faculty, College, or external professional organisation level.

Administration and Governance

Contribute to management and administrative processes and institutional committee structures as required.

Institutional Development

Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives supporting academic performance, programme development, and accreditation.

These may be sustained responsibilities or individual projects.

Faculty Recruitment and Mentoring

Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues when required.

Professional Development

Maintain appropriate scholarly and professional development activities and remain informed about developments in law and legal education.

Additional Academic Responsibilities

Carry out other position-related responsibilities assigned by the Department Chair, Dean, Vice President, or President, within the University’s applicable employment framework.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

PMU seeks candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, research, creative activities, and institutional service.

The successful candidate should be capable of making learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population.

The College also expects faculty members to uphold professional standards, respect the dignity of students, colleagues, and visitors, and promote collegiality within the academic community.

Required Professional Capabilities

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• A record of scholarly publications in reputable academic journals.
• The ability to teach undergraduate courses across relevant areas of private and public law.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to supervise and advise students.
• Experience with, or potential for, high-quality teaching and student engagement.
• A current, innovative, and impactful research agenda.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to contribute to institutional and professional service.
• Capacity to participate in academic administration and College development.

The employer also values candidates who can contribute to the College’s future growth and academic initiatives.

Remuneration and Benefits

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University offers an income tax-free compensation package, commensurate with academic rank and experience.

The advertised benefits include:

• 12-month salary.
• PMU accommodation.
• Annual vacation.
• Annual round-trip airfare to the home country.
• Medical insurance.
• End-of-contract benefits.

The advertisement does not specify the numerical salary, contract duration, accommodation arrangements, number of vacation days, or detailed insurance coverage.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials.

1. Letter of Interest

A letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the position.

2. Curriculum Vitae

The CV must include:

• A recent photograph.
• Citizenship.
• Google Scholar profile link.
• Scopus profile link.
• LinkedIn profile link.

3. Doctoral Degree Documentation

An unofficial copy of the PhD diploma.

4. Research and Teaching Statement

A statement describing the candidate’s research and teaching interests.

5. Professional Portfolio

A portfolio of no more than 20 pages containing representative professional work demonstrating evidence of research and teaching activities.

6. Administrative and Leadership Philosophy

A narrative describing the candidate’s administrative and leadership philosophy, including past and proposed efforts to enhance diversity.

7. Professional References

Contact details for at least three professional references, including:

• Names.
• Addresses.
• Telephone numbers.
• Email addresses.

References may be contacted with the candidate’s permission following initial evaluation by the search committee.

8. Academic Promotion Letter

Candidates applying for Associate Professor or Full Professor rank must submit a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented promotion process.

This requirement is expressly stated by PMU.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University’s official recruitment portal:

Official Careers Portal: https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

Position: Full Professor, Law
Job Reference: 1900002P

Alternative Email Application

If an online application is unsuccessful, candidates may submit their application by email to:

vacancies@pmu.edu.sa

Applicants should specify the position applied for in the email subject line.

Suggested subject: Full Professor, Law – 1900002P

Candidates must also mention the name of the source or website where they found the advertisement.

The employer presents email submission as an alternative when the online application is unsuccessful.

Application Deadline and Selection Process

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

PMU states that applications will be reviewed immediately and that recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

The University reserves the right to close vacancies at the relevant department’s discretion.

The duration of recruitment and screening may vary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Employment Conditions

PMU reserves the right to alter, amend, or add position-related responsibilities in response to institutional needs, provided these changes remain within the academic framework and general employment conditions.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Institution	Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
Advertised Position	Full Professor, Law
Job Reference	1900002P
Department	Law
Academic Unit	College of Law in description; College of Sciences and Human Studies in portal metadata
Location	Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type	Full-time
Job Category	Professor
Schedule	Regular / Standard
Reports To	Department Chair; College Dean
Academic Ranks	Official title: Full Professor; description also mentions Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Doctoral Qualification	Doctorate of Law described as preferred; PhD diploma requested
College-Level Teaching Experience	Two years described as preferred
Academic Promotion Letter	Required for Associate/Full Professor applicants
Teaching Language	English explicitly required for priority courses; bilingual candidates sought
Teaching Level	Undergraduate
Primary Discipline	Law
Priority Teaching Areas	Criminal Law, Transnational Crimes, Business/Commercial Law, World Legal Systems, Cyber Law, International Economic Law, Oil and Gas Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Law
Additional Teaching Areas	Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Family Law, Property Law, International Law, Banking and Insurance Law, Labour and Employment Law, and other listed subjects
Research Profile	Current, innovative and impactful research agenda
Scholarly Publications	Record in reputable academic journals required
Minimum Publication Count	Not specified
Student Advising and Supervision	Required
Curriculum Development	Required
Assessment and Examination Duties	Required
Quality Assurance	Required participation
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion	Demonstrated commitment required
Academic Administration and Service	Required
Faculty Mentoring	As required
Salary	Income tax-free compensation package, commensurate with rank and experience
Salary Period	12-month salary
Accommodation	PMU accommodation
Annual Vacation	Included
Airfare	Annual round-trip airfare to home country
Medical Insurance	Included
End-of-Contract Benefits	Included
Application Documents	Letter of interest, CV, PhD diploma copy, research/teaching statement, portfolio, leadership/diversity narrative, references and applicable promotion letter
Portfolio Limit	20 pages
Professional References	At least three
Primary Application Method	PMU Taleo recruitment portal
Application URL	https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
Alternative Email	vacancies@pmu.edu.sa if online application is unsuccessful
Posting Date	29 October 2026
Application Deadline	Open until filled