Faculty in Communication Skills | Prince Sultan University

Job Description

Prince Sultan University (PSU) is seeking a motivated and dedicated male faculty member to join the General Studies Department, specializing in Communication Skills. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing students’ communication competence across academic, professional, and social contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in communication skills, including public speaking, interpersonal communication, and professional writing.
• Design and deliver engaging, student-centered lessons that foster active participation and skill development.
• Advise and mentor students on effective communication and academic success.
• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, assessment, and outreach activities.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities relevant to the field of communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum qualification: Master’s degree in Communication, Media Studies, English, or a closely related field.
• Ph.D. holders are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching communication or related subjects at the tertiary level.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, with the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to innovative teaching practices and continuous professional development.
• Experience in Media Studies or Digital Communication will be considered a significant advantage.

Salary and Benefits

Prince Sultan University offers an attractive and competitive package, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The university’s modern campus is located in north-central Riyadh and provides an excellent academic and living environment.

Benefits include:

1. One-year renewable contract (renewal subject to evaluations).
2. Competitive tax-free salary based on academic rank and experience.
3. Medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents residing in the Kingdom (spouse and up to four children under 24).
4. Transportation allowance.
5. Annual round-trip air tickets for the employee, spouse, and two children under 18.
6. Paid annual vacation of approximately two months, plus two local paid holidays (around 15 days each).
7. Education allowance (up to SAR 30,000 per year) for dependent children.
8. Furnished accommodation with basic utilities and maintenance, or a housing allowance depending on availability and academic rank.
9. End-of-service gratuity after two consecutive years of employment.

About Prince Sultan University

Prince Sultan University is the first private university in Saudi Arabia to achieve full NCAAA accreditation, recognized for its excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. PSU offers English-medium undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as Engineering, Business, Law, Architecture, Computer Science, English, and Translation.

To learn more, visit www.psu.edu.sa.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to cnheri@psu.edu.sa

1. A cover letter describing teaching philosophy, research interests, and relevant experience.
2. A curriculum vitae (CV) including copies of academic degrees and transcripts.
3. Contact details of three professional references.