Assistant Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences | Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University | Core Curriculum Program

Job Description

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Humanities and Social Sciences within the Core Curriculum Program.

About the Core Curriculum Program:
The Deanship of CORE Curriculum offers a broad range of core academic courses to meet specific needs of individual degree programs. All students must successfully complete courses in natural and physical sciences, mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences.

Program Goals:

• Empower students with rational thinking as researchers, historians, businessmen, chemists, physicists, mathematicians, and economists
• Achieve Saudi Vision 2030 goals
• Develop globally competent students with communication, technological, and critical thinking skills
• Centralize six defining competencies: Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Teamwork, and Leadership

Course Classifications:

• Communication Courses: Oral, Written, Technical & Professional Communication; Writing and Research
• University Courses: Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Leadership & Teamwork
• Assessment Capstone Courses: Learning Outcome Assessment I and II
• Required Courses: Physical Education I & II, Arabic and Islamic Studies I-IV
• Elective Courses: Introduction to Psychology, History and World Civilization, World Geography

Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD degree in Communication, Education, Linguistics, or related field
• 3 years teaching experience at college level preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Academic advising
• Curriculum development
• Preparing course syllabi
• Planning in-class team activities
• Constructing student assessments
• Preparing examinations
• Keeping grade records
• Holding regular office hours
• Institutional and professional services

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

Core Values:

• 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 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 Humanities and Social Sciences” in subject line)

Location: Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Job Type: Full-time, Regular

Application Deadline: Open until filled