Assistant Professor, Psychology

AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Position                    Assistant Professor, Psychology

Department             College of Sciences and Human Studies - Humanities and Social Sciences

Institution               Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

Reports to             Department Chair; College Dean

introduction

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in Psychology. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and service aligned with the university’s mission of academic excellence and student-centered learning.

General Description      

The selected candidate will teach undergraduate psychology courses and contribute to curriculum development, student mentoring, and scholarly activities. The position requires strong commitment to evidence-based teaching, ethical practice, and the application of psychological theories to real-world contexts.

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

•  PhD in Psychology or a closely related field (preferred)

•  Specialization in one or more areas such as:

·         Clinical Psychology

·         Counseling Psychology

·         Educational Psychology

·         Cognitive Psychology

·         Social Psychology

·         Developmental Psychology

•  University-level teaching experience (preferred)

•  Research publications in peer-reviewed journals (required for Assistant/Associate Professor ranks)

•  Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods

•  Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard or equivalent)

•  Strong communication and student engagement skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate psychology courses according to departmental needs

•  Prepare course syllabi, assessments, and learning materials aligned with program learning outcomes

•  Apply student-centered and evidence-based teaching strategies

• Conduct scholarly research and publish in recognized academic journals (for Assistant/Associate Professor ranks)

•  Supervise student projects, research papers, and capstone assignments

•  Provide academic advising and mentoring to students

•  Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement

•  Serve on departmental, college, and university committees

•  Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and quality assurance activities

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.

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 vacancies@pmu.edu.sa in the event of an unsuccessful online application. (Please specify Position Applied for: Ex: Assistant Professor in Psychology" 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.