AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Position: Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor, Graphic Design

Department: Graphic Design

School: College of Architecture and Design

Reports to: Department Chair; College Dean

Introduction

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) emphasizes the importance of research, innovation, and cutting-edge teaching to tackle contemporary challenges and future trends. We seek to strengthen our academic staff to support our mission of knowledge dissemination and solution-oriented education.

General Description      

The members of PMU's Graphic Design faculty will:

• Perform their duties in alignment with the university's values, standards, and policies, maintaining high professional standards and leading by example.
• Collaborate with students as part of a learning community to provide a world-class education and an excellent student experience.
• Integrate the university's values of inclusiveness into all job aspects, respecting the dignity and diversity of all community members and visitors.
• Promote the values of collegiality within the university community.

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

• A Ph.D. in Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required.
• A minimum of four years of university-level teaching experience, a track record of research and publication, and professional practice in graphic design, computer graphics, or multimedia are desirable.
• Expertise in innovative teaching and hands-on experience in courses like UX/UI Design, Interaction Design, and Interactive Animation.
• Minimum of 2-4 Scopus Q1 papers per year in relevant fields is essential.
• Excellent English language skills and comfort in a technology-enhanced academic environment.
• For higher positions (Associate/ Full Professor), a letter of promotion verifying the candidate's rank is necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

Candidates should specialize in innovative and interdisciplinary approaches in Graphic Design and Multimedia, including but not limited to:

• UX/UI Design
• Interaction Design
• Interactive Animation

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include contributing to curriculum development, innovative teaching, student guidance, maintaining professional development, and participating in the school's and college's management and administrative functions.

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 requires:

• A letter of interest.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a recent photo, state citizenship, and links to Google Scholar, Scopus, and LinkedIn profiles.
• An unofficial copy of the Ph.D. Diploma.
• A statement of research and teaching interests.
• A portfolio (no more than 20 pages) that includes representative professional work depicting evidence of research and teaching activities.
• A narrative of administrative and leadership philosophy, including a statement of past and proposed efforts to enhance diversity.
• The names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references who may be contacted with the candidate's permission following initial evaluations by the search committee.

To apply for an Associate/ Full Professor position, candidates must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to the rank of Associate/ Full Professor.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

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  (Please specify the position applied for, e.g., "Assistant Professor in Graphic Design," in the email subject line and mention the source/website where you saw 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.