Associate Professor

Position: Associate Professor, Human Resource Management

Department: Human Resource Management

School: Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University

Reports to: Department Chair; Dean

Introduction:

The College of Business Administration (COBA) at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has experienced remarkable growth since its inception in 2006; today it is a premier business school, offering five undergraduate majors and two graduate programs to prepare its students for long-lasting, successful, and fulfilling professional careers here and abroad.

COBA and its outstanding faculty have gained an excellent academic reputation not only in the region but also internationally, as evidenced by the establishment of cooperative relationships with distinguished universities from around the world.

As the business and labor environments in Saudi Arabia continue to transform and prosper, and as COBA earned AACSB accreditation, the College and its three departments seek to further grow the number of educators and researchers committed to generating a workforce and intellectual environment that meet the skills and knowledge demands identified in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 master plan.

General Description:

Full-time faculty members teach courses in the Fall and Spring semesters; Summer semester teaching opportunities might be available. 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 and evenings. The position holder is expected to teach a broad range of general and skills-based business administration courses at the undergraduate level; male faculty members may also request or be required to teach courses at the graduate level. Full-time faculty members are also expected to attend faculty meetings and university events, serve on committees, and engage in academic scholarship and professional development activities.

Qualifications & Experience (Required):

Candidates must have earned a doctorate degree in Human Resource Management or a closely related field from an accredited Western residential university.

Other requirements:

1. Minimum of two years teaching experience post-graduation in HRM with knowledge of HR analytics, talent management, HR information systems, including advanced Excel.
2. Experience in using management applications/tools including advanced Excel, simulation techniques, and innovative teaching methods like flipped classroom.
3. Ability to deliver microcredentials in HRM.
4. Active researcher in HRM.
5. Ph.D. holders from AACSB Accredited universities will be preferred.

The ideal candidate also exhibits the following characteristics:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching excellence in programs in which English is used as the language of instruction.
• An active research record as evidenced by publications in refereed journals and at conferences.
• A strong willingness to engage in service to the university and the community, and to participate in department, college, and university initiatives, especially as they relate to accreditation.
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Experience with AACSB accreditation is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with technology-infused academic environments is required.
• Previous experiences in the Middle East in general and in GCC countries in particular are an added bonus.
• Suitable candidates applying for a position of Associate/Full Professor must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with documented due process to the rank of Associate/Full Professor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required):

1. Maintain appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
2. Participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College.
3. Contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.
4. Effectively contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required.
5. Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-time projects) that facilitate School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.
6. Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.
7. Perform any and all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Dean, Vice President, or President.