Faculty Position in Linguistics and Translation
Prince Sultan University

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Experience

1 - 7 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Any Graduation, MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt, Ph.D/Doctorate

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The candidate will be tasked with teaching courses related to academic essay writing or media studies. All the courses will be taught in the English language to students on the male campus who have just completed their preparatory year program and are enrolled in non-linguistic study programs. There are no linguistics or translation study programs on the male campus, and the candidate will only be teaching male students.

u>About the Linguistics and Translation Department:/u>

The mission of the Linguistics and Translation Department within the College of Sciences and Humanities is to raise the standard of academic English throughout the University s student population and to offer specialised bachelor's programs related to both language and media. To this end, the Department provides academic writing courses in English to serve various programs, as well as offering its own bachelor's programs in Applied Linguistics, Translation, and Media.

u>Salary and Benefits/u>

The University is continuously expanding, and its campus is situated in well-equipped new premises in north-central Riyadh. The University offers a one-year renewable contract (renewable subject to Dean/Director and student evaluation) and a competitive salary package based on academic qualification, rank and teaching experience. Other benefits include:

1 medical insurance coverage for the employee and dependents residing within the Kingdom (spouse & 4 children below 24 years of age)

2 transport allowance

3 round-trip tickets (maximum 4: employee, spouse and 2 children below 18 years of age) for annual leave with paid annual (summer) vacation of two (2) months, plus 2 local paid holidays of about 15 days each (as applicable)

4. tuition fees of 15,000 Saudi riyals per child, up to 30,000 maximum for two or more children attending school within the Kingdom (details will be specified in the contract)

5. free, furnished accommodation plus essential utilities and maintenance will be provided, subject to availability, or the successful candidate will be provided a housing allowance based on academic rank

6. end-of-service yearly gratuity, which starts after the 2nd year of continuous service (if the candidate has completed a minimum of 2 years)

u>About Prince Sultan University/u>

Prince Sultan University is the first private university in Saudi Arabia to have been awarded accreditation by the National Commission for Assessment and Academic Accreditation.

PSU offers a Preparatory Year Program in which students develop their English, Mathematics, Computer, and Physical Education/Health and Recreation skills to the standards required for study in the following English-medium undergraduate courses:

Computer and Information Systems

Finance, Marketing, and Accounting

Aviation Management

Engineering

Law

Architecture and Interior Design

Translation and Applied Linguistics

Media and Language

Academic Writing, Research Skills and Communication

PSU also offers graduate programs leading to:

Master s in Business Administration (MBA)

Master's in Computer Information Systems

Master's in Software Engineering/Cyber Security (MSE/MCS)

Master's in Commercial Law

Desired Candidate Profile

Job Summary:/strong> /p>

The Linguistics and Translation Department is seeking male native speakers of English with an M.A. or a PhD in the following fields: Rhetoric, English Linguistics, English Literature, TESOL, Media and Communication, or closely related fields for the upcoming Academic Year 2025/2026./p>

Mandatory requirements:/strong> /p>

a male candidate only
a native speaker of English with a UK/IE/USA/CAN/AUS/NZ passport (non-negotiable)
an M.A. or a PhD in rhetoric, English linguistics, English literature, TESOL, Media Communication or a closely related field; the degree should be from an accredited university where the mode of instruction is full-time and in person. Online degrees are not accepted
experience of teaching at the university level
a proven track record of scholarly activity
the ability to use information technology effectively
cross-cultural and social competencies
an ability to collaborate with team members
a notable competence in effective teaching methods with a focus on interactive and engaging classrooms

Desirable but not mandatory requirements:/strong> /p>

a strong research background demonstrated by relevant publications in high-impact journals

Company Industry

Education
Training
Teaching
Academics

Department / Functional Area

Teaching
Education

Keywords

Faculty Position In Linguistics And Translation
College Of Humanities And Sciences

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