Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences - Eastern Province, المملكة العربية السعودية - Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

    Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
    Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Eastern Province, المملكة العربية السعودية

    منذ أسبوعين

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    Position Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
    Department Core Curriculum Program Humanities and Social Sciences
    School Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
    Reports to Department Chair; College Dean

    Introduction


    The Deanship of CORE Curriculum 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 three College CORE fields:
    natural and physical sciences, mathematics, and social and behavioral 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 ultimate goal of the Core Curriculum Program 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 Deanship of CORE Curriculum 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 CORE Curriculum, with its two departments centralizes six defining competencies which are integral to its courses:
    Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Teamwork and Leadership.

    General Description


    The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences provide PMU students with required knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the workplace and academia, also courses provided through the department provide them with religious, health, and psychological/social concepts to apply in their everyday life.

    Courses offered by the department are of three classifications; Communication Courses (Oral, Written, and Technical & Professional Communication; Writing and Research), University Courses (Professional Development, Critical Thinking, and Leadership & Teamwork), Assessment Capstone Courses (Learning Outcome Assessment I and II), Required Courses , (Physical Education I & II, Arabic and Islamic Studies I, II, III, & IV) and Elective Courses, (Introduction to Psychology, History and World Civilization, and World Geography).

    Qualifications & Experience (Required)


    A candidate with PhD degree is required in Communication, Education, Linguistics or related field of 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 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 contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, 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 School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.
    • Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.
    • And perform any and all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Dean, 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 an 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 school 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.

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