Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor, Software Engineering

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Position Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Software Engineering

Department Department of Software Engineering

School College of Computer Engineering and Science

Reports to Department Chair; College Dean

Job Description

Highly qualified candidates are required for the Department of Software Engineering in the College of Computer Engineering and Science at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. The quality of educational trainings and academic careers obtained by the Faculty Members for Software Engineering in Western university is vital to PMU.

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

• A Ph.D. in Software Engineering or related field from an accredited, reputable Western university. A Master's degree with good teaching experience may be considered especially in teaching freshman and sophomore courses and laboratory modules.
• Candidates should have a minimum 2-3 years teaching experience after the terminal degree with good research experience, including publications in international Journals and Conferences.
• Industrial experience is a Plus.
• Candidates are expected to have excellent command of the English Language.
• Candidates should be familiar with technology infused academic environments.
• Previous experience in the Middle East or GCC countries is a plus.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

General

To carry out the duties of the position in accordance with College values and standards and in line with College policies and procedures, upholding high professional standards and leading by example.

To work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world-class education and an excellent student experience.

To integrate the College value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job, respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the College community and of visitors to the College.

To promote the values of collegiality within the College community.

Teaching

To contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching.

To play a significant role in the design, development, and planning of courses and programs within the subject area as required.

To play a significant role in the review of courses and programs and in assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement as required.

To develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.

To provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.

To provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate.

Scholarly and Professional Development and Service

To maintain an appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and to keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.

To participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College.

To contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.

To effectively contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required.

To 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.

To participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.

And to perform any and all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Dean, Vice President, or President.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

Candidates are expected to have research interest and experience in teaching the following areas:

Requirements Engineering

Software Architecture and Design

Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Software Construction & Evolution

Web Programming (HTML, CSS stylesheets, Java Script frameworks)

Advanced Web Development (Full Stack Development, DevOps Frameworks)

Mobile Application Development

Software Project Management

Software Security

Distributed Systems

Concurrent Programming

Data Mining

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.