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Assistant Professor, Physics
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Jeddah, KSA
Full Time
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Onsite
6 days ago
PhysicsTeachingCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentAcademic AdvisingCritical Thinking
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About the Role
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Physics to teach introductory and engineering physics courses. The role includes academic advising, curriculum development, and institutional service.
Key Skills for This Role
PhysicsTeachingCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentAcademic AdvisingCritical Thinking
Responsibilities
- Teach physics courses such as Introductory Physics and Physics for Engineers I & II
- Engage in academic advising, curriculum development, student assessment, and office hours
- Contribute to institutional and professional service
- Design and develop courses and programs within physics
- Assess student learning and provide feedback
- Promote inclusiveness, collegiality, and the university’s values
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics from a Western university (minimum 30 semester hours beyond master’s and bachelor’s)
- At least 2 years of college level teaching experience preferred
- Ability to teach in English
- For Associate/Full Professor applicants: provide a promotion letter from a prior institution
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- PMU invites applications for full time faculty to teach physics courses such as Introductory Physics and Physics for Engineers I & II in Fall and Spring semesters, with possible Summer teaching opportunities.
- Faculty will also engage in academic advising, curriculum development, student assessment, office hours, and institutional/professional service.
- The Core Curriculum Program emphasizes global competencies aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, including communication, technology, critical thinking, professional development, teamwork, and leadership.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Physics from a Western university (minimum 30 semester hours beyond master’s and bachelor’s)
- At least 2 years of college level teaching experience preferred
- Ability to teach in English
- For Associate/Full Professor applicants: provide a promotion letter from a prior institution
Knowledge & Skills
- Scholarly/professional development in physics
- Student advisement and mentoring
- Committee participation and institutional service
- Curriculum development and quality assurance
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality teaching and student learning experiences
- Design and develop courses and programs within physics
- Assess student learning and provide feedback
- Contribute to faculty and college governance, policy, and strategy
- Promote inclusiveness, collegiality, and the university’s values
Remuneration & Benefits
- Tax free salary, commensurate with rank and experience
- 12 month salary
- PMU provided accommodation
- Annual vacation and round trip airfare to home country
- Medical insurance and end of contract benefits
Application Instructions
- Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae (include photo, citizenship, Google Scholar/Scopus/LinkedIn links), unofficial Ph.D. diploma, research & teaching statement, portfolio (≤20 pages), and 3 professional references with contact information.
- Apply online at PMU Careers or email vacancies@pmu.edu.sa with subject 'Assistant Professor in Physics'.
- Review begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.
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