Assistant Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences

AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Position Assistant Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department Core Curriculum Program – Humanities and Social Sciences

Institution Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Reports to Department Chair; College Dean

introduction

The College of Sciences and Human Studies (CSHS) offers a broad range of core academic courses that are available to meet the specific needs of individual degree programs. All students are required to successfully complete courses in each of two (2) departments: Math and Natural sciences, and Humanities and Social sciences.

The CORE Curriculum is a set of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics and Assessment Capstone competencies that help our students develop and grow as lifelong learners. The goal of the College is to empower our students with the rational thinking that enables them to consider what it is like to act and think as researchers, historians, businessmen, chemists, physicists, mathematicians and economists.

The College of Sciences and Human Studies (CSHS) is committed to working towards achieving the goals articulated in Saudi Vision 2030. Our students expect to be globally competent and empowered with the communication, technological and critical thinking skills that the job market needs. Therefore, integral to the CORE Curriculum are the global competencies that today’s business sector requires. The College, with its two departments centralizes set of competencies which are integral to its courses: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Coordinating with others, People Management, Judgement and decision making, Service Orientation, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Cognitive Flexibility.

General Description

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences provides PMU students with required knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the workplace and academia. Also, courses provided through the department provide them with values, health, and psychosocial concepts to apply in their everyday life. Courses offered by the department are of six classifications; Communication Courses: (Oral Communication, Written Communication, Technical & Professional Communication; and Writing & Research), University Competencies Courses: (Professional Development, Generative AI & Prompt Engineering Basics, Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving, Fundamental Future Skills, Leadership & Teamwork, and Systems Thinking for Future Innovation), Assessment Capstone Courses: (Learning Outcome Assessment I and II), Physical Education Courses: (PE-I: Active Living Lifestyle and PE-II: Healthy Behaviors & Management), Islamic Course: (Islamic Cultures, Values & Societies – Arabic/English), and Elective Courses: (Introduction to Psychology, Sustainability, Futures Studies, World Civilization, World Geography, Spanish, and French).

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

A candidate with PhD degree is required and/or master’s in communication, education, linguistics, leadership, curriculum development, research methods, professional development, or related field with three (3) years of teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

In addition to teaching, selected faculty will be involved in academic advising, curriculum development, preparing course syllabi, planning in-class team activities, constructing student assessments, preparing examinations, keeping grade records, holding regular office hours and other standard, non-teaching duties such as institutional and professional services. Candidates must provide a procedural letter of promotion to the rank of associate and full professor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

· Maintain an appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and 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 by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.

· Effectively contributes to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the University, faculty, and College, as required.

· Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-time projects) that facilitate University, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.

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

· And perform all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Associate Chair, Dean, Executive 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 our students as members of a learning community to provide world-class education and excellent student experience.

· Integrate the College value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job, respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the College community and of visitors to the College.

· Promote the values of collegiality within the College community.

Teaching and other academic duties

· Contribute at an appropriate level to university 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 to specialist parties, where appropriate.

Remuneration and Benefits

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

These positions are exciting opportunity for faculty to experience the state-of-the-art facilities and learning-centered environment. Also, PMU offers an opportunity to experience the life and culture of the Middle East.

We are looking for creative, experienced and qualified applicants who will identify with the mission of the University.

How to Apply

Application to this position require a letter of interest, curriculum vita (include a recent photo; state citizenship; and links to Google Scholar & Scopus and LinkedIn profile), unofficial copy of Ph.D. Diploma, statement of research and teaching interests and a portfolio (no more than 20 pages long) that includes representative professional work depicting evidence of research, teaching activities; a narrative of administrative and leadership philosophy including a statement of past and proposed efforts to enhance diversity as well as the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references who may be contacted, with permission of the candidate, following initial evaluations by the search committee.

Note: In order to apply for a position of Associate / Full Professor, candidates must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to the rank of Associate / Full Professor.

Positions advertised on our job website and can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon 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 positions are filled.

· Please mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement

· Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For submission of applications, log-on to our career site:
https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

Alternatively, send your application by email to [email protected] in the event of an unsuccessful online application. (Please specify Position Applied for: Ex: Assistant Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences" in the email subject line and please also mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement)

Disclaimer

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