Full Professor of Business Administration | PMU

Position Overview

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University is seeking a Full Professor of Business Administration for a full-time faculty position in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Full-time faculty teach during the Fall and Spring semesters, with possible teaching opportunities during the Summer semester. The teaching load may range from 12 credit hours for Full Professors to 18–20 credit hours for Lecturers. Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening.

The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad range of general and skills-based business administration courses at the undergraduate level. Faculty members may also request, or be required, to teach graduate-level courses.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty are expected to participate in academic scholarship, professional development, faculty meetings, university events, committee work, and institutional service.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

The Full Professor will be expected to:

• Teach business administration courses at the undergraduate level and, where applicable, at the graduate level.
• Contribute 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.
• Participate in course and program reviews, assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement.
• Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching, as appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.
• Provide support and guidance to students and refer issues to specialist parties when appropriate.
• Participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College.
• Maintain appropriate scholarly or professional development activities and remain current with developments in the field.

Service, Leadership, and Administration

Faculty responsibilities also include:

• Attend faculty meetings and university events.
• Serve on appropriate committees and groups.
• 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 projects that support School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.
• Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.
• Represent the institution and faculty through appropriate College or external committees and groups.
• Contribute to department, College, and university initiatives, particularly those related to accreditation.
• Carry out duties in accordance with College values, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Integrate inclusiveness into appropriate aspects of the role and respect the dignity and diversity of College community members and visitors.
• Promote collegiality within the College community.
• Perform other position-related duties as requested by the Chair, Dean, Vice President, or President.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Operations Management, or a closely related field from an accredited Western residential university.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching excellence in programs where English is the language of instruction.
• An active research record demonstrated through publications in refereed journals and at conferences.
• A strong willingness to engage in service to the university and community and participate in department, College, and university initiatives, especially those related to accreditation.
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Familiarity with technology-infused academic environments.
• A procedural Promotion Letter for the rank of Full Professor.

Additional Experience

The following experience is identified in the posting as beneficial:

• Experience with AACSB accreditation.
• Previous experience in the Middle East generally and GCC countries in particular.

Remuneration and Benefits

PMU offers an income tax-free compensation package commensurate with rank and experience, including:

• 12-month salary.
• PMU accommodation.
• Annual vacation.
• Annual round-trip airfare to the home country.
• Medical insurance.
• End-of-contract benefits.

Application Requirements

Applications require:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae that includes:
  • A recent photo.
  • Citizenship.
  • Links to Google Scholar and Scopus.
  • LinkedIn profile.
• Unofficial copy of the Ph.D. diploma.
• Statement of research and teaching interests.
• A portfolio of no more than 20 pages containing representative professional work and evidence of research and teaching activities.
• A narrative of administrative and leadership philosophy, including a statement of past and proposed efforts to enhance diversity.
• Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references who may be contacted, with the candidate's permission, following initial evaluation by the search committee.
• A letter of promotion from an academic institution with documented due process to the rank of Full Professor.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. PMU notes that advertised positions may be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Candidates are recommended to submit their application through the PMU career site:

https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

If the online application is unsuccessful, applications may alternatively be sent by email to:

vacancies@pmu.edu.sa

For email applications, candidates should specify the position applied for in the email subject line and mention the source or website where they saw the advertisement.

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About Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

The College of Business Administration at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University was established in 2006. It offers five undergraduate majors and two graduate programs.

The College has established cooperative relationships with universities around the world and is pursuing AACSB accreditation. COBA and its three departments are seeking to expand their community of educators and researchers as Saudi Arabia's business and labor environments continue to develop under the Kingdom's Vision 2030 master plan.

Disclaimer

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