Type: Full-Time
Location: Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Department: Core Curriculum Program - Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Institution: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
Posted: 10/02/2025
Position Overview
PMU invites applications for full-time faculty to teach physics courses such as
Introductory Physics and
Physics for Engineers I & II in the 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)
- 3 professional references with contact information
Apply online: PMU Careers
Or email:
vacancies@pmu.edu.sa (mention “Assistant Professor in Physics” in subject line)
Note: Review begins immediately and continues until positions are filled.