Associate Professor of Human Resource Management

About the role

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is recruiting a full-time Associate Professor of Human Resource Management. COBA was founded in 2006, offers five undergraduate majors and two graduate programs, holds AACSB accreditation and contributes to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, student advising, academic service, program development and accreditation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate business administration courses in the Fall and Spring semesters, with possible summer teaching; classes may be day or evening.
• Contribute to school and faculty policies on teaching and research, and take part in designing, developing and reviewing courses and programs.
• Support assessment, quality assurance and quality enhancement, and develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching.
• Advise students, refer them to specialist services, and take part in comprehensive advising of College majors.
• Serve on committees, take part in faculty meetings and university events, and help recruit, manage and mentor colleagues.
• Lead or take part in initiatives supporting accreditation, and perform other duties requested by the Chair, Dean, Vice President or President.
• Male faculty may be asked to teach graduate-level courses.

Required profile

• Doctorate in Human Resource Management or a closely related field from an accredited Western residential university.
• At least two years of post-graduation teaching experience in Human Resource Management.
• Active research profile in Human Resource Management.
• Ability to deliver microcredentials in Human Resource Management.
• Excellent oral and written English, strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Candidates applying at Associate Professor rank must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with documented due process.
• Preferred: Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited university, three years of teaching excellence in English-medium programs, publications in refereed journals, experience with AACSB accreditation, Middle East/GCC experience, and willingness to serve the university and community.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HR analytics, talent management, HR information systems and advanced Excel.
• Experience with management applications and tools, including simulation techniques.
• Experience with innovative methods such as the flipped classroom.

What we offer

• Income tax-free compensation commensurate with rank and experience.
• 12-month salary, accommodation, annual vacation, round-trip airfare, medical insurance and end-of-contract benefits.

Applications are submitted through the university's careers site; the position remains open until filled.