Summary
Alfaisal University is seeking an Assistant Professor of English for its English Division in the College of Science and General Studies in Riyadh. The role includes teaching, developing courses and assessments, advising students, maintaining academic records, and contributing to research, university service, and accreditation work. Applicants need a Ph.D. in English and Literature or a related field from an accredited institution, at least four years of teaching and learning experience, and at least one year of research and scholarly contributions. The posting lists an MBA as per university policy and family insurance as benefits.
The posting
As published on alfaisal.edu. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
Overview
Department College of Science and General Studies
DivisionEnglish
Job FamilyFaculty/Academic
Reports toDean of College of Science
LocationAlfaisal University - Riyadh
Working hours Eight hours per day, five days a week
BenefitsMBA as per AU policy – Family insurance
The Assistant Professor of English is responsible for teaching, research, and university/community service in accordance with Alfaisal University policies and procedures as set forth in the Faculty Handbook. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the Academic Department Head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor of English engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional research productivity, based on the availability of resources and in alignment with the mission of Alfaisal University.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Reviews and maintains the integrity of the curriculum offered by the college in collaboration with the Department Chair to ensure academic quality standards.
- Teaches courses, conducts tutorial sessions and, if needed and depending on the related field, teaches laboratories in accordance with course outlines and as outlined in the Alfaisal University workload policy.
- Participates in student advising about their academic progress (i.e., academic advising) to support degree completion.
- Establishes instructional standards in accordance with college policies and informs students, in writing (syllabi), of such standards and policies to ensure transparency and consistency.
- Designs and develops undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with curriculum and Alfaisal University objectives to meet Alfaisl academic goals.
- Develops and delivers assessments that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives to ensure valid learning evaluation.
- Provides the necessary feedback to students about their exam results within reasonable deadlines set by the college provide to promote continuous academic improvement.
- Maintains accurate records of student progress and post final grades within the deadlines after their approval by the Department chair to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Posts and maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students for advice and consultation to facilitate academic communication.
- Participates in evaluation processes such as peer evaluation of teaching performance to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Prepares course specification, course report and course portfolios in accordance with the related accreditation agencies standards (NCAAA, ABET) to maintain accreditation compliance requirements.
- Contributes to scholarly research and publication activities related to the field to advance academic knowledge development.
- Contributes towards administrative assignments through various committees, university services and social responsibilities to support institutional governance effectiveness.
- Performs all other duties in a professional, effective, and confidential manner.
- Performs all other related duties as required or assigned by the manager.
Education & Experience
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English and Literature, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in teaching and learning or a related field, including at least one (1) year in research and scholarly contributions.