Full Professor, Law

AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Position Full Professor, Law Department Law School Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Reports to Department Chair; College Dean introduction The College of Law provides a dynamic, engaging, student-oriented, quality competency-based innovative and globally-oriented curriculum that leads current and prospective students to understand what it takes to think, act, and react as professional legal consultants and lawyers with ethical and social responsibilities. We offer a unique and challenging learning environment that stimulates students to consider the law as a way of thinking and reading the word and the world. Our bilingual Law program, with its focus on skills development, prepares our students to function respectively and responsively in a global society. The program, with its myriad of courses, gives students the opportunity to learn about national and international trends in the world of law. PMU bilingual skilled lawyers will have profound legal knowledge and ability to use it in domestic and international contexts to serve their clients and the community with commitment to justice and professionalism. . General Description The Department of Law in the College of at PMU invites applications for faculty positions starting Fall semester at the rank of Assistant/ Associate or Full Professor. A Doctorate of LAW with two years of teaching experience at college level is preferred. Holding the rank of Associate and Full Professor is an advantage. The College’s urgent need is for faculty member capable of teaching a variety of courses in English such as: Criminal law; Transnational Crimes; Business/commercial law; World Legal Systems; Cyber Law; International Economic Law; Oil & Gas Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property Law. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of: · a research agenda that is current, innovative and impactful as evidenced by, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, working papers, public policy contributions, presentations at academic conferences, community and professional work, grants, research related awards and other writing or creative production that contributes to the visibility and prominence of the discipline; · experience with or capacity/potential for high-quality teaching and student engagement; · strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to supervise students; · a commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and · an ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the College of Law and the University through collegial service. With the College’s rapid growth in years to come, contributions to service and administration are valued and thus we look for candidates with the interest and capacity to contribute in this manner. Our committee recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions. Qualifications & Experience (Required) For this position, the Law Department seeks bilingual candidates who have a record of scholarly publications in reputable journals and can teach a variety of undergraduate courses in private and public law, such as Global Legal Systems, Civil Contracts, Sources of Obligation, Alternative Dispute Settlement, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Oil and Gas Law, Commercial Law, Legal Ethics, Criminal Law, Banking and Insurance Law, Family Law, Cyber Law, Media Law, Property Law, Labour and Employment Law, International Law, International Economic Law, Civil Law, Public International Law, etc. In addition to teaching, selected faculty will be involved in academic advising, curriculum development, preparing course syllabi, planning in-class team activities, constructing student assessments, preparing examinations, keeping grade records, holding regular office hours and other standard, non-teaching duties such as institutional and professional services. Candidates must provide a procedural letter of promotion to the rank of associate and full professor. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required) - 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. - Participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College. - Contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups. - Effectively contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, a

Qualifications & Experience (Required): bilingual candidates with a record of scholarly publications in reputable journals and the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in private and public law (e.g., Global Legal Systems, Civil Contracts, Sources of Obligation, Alternative Dispute Settlement, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Oil and Gas Law, Commercial Law, Legal Ethics, Criminal Law, Banking and Insurance Law, Family Law, Cyber Law, Media Law, Property Law, Labour and Employment Law, International Law, International Economic Law, Civil Law, Public International Law, etc.). In addition to teaching, duties include academic advising, curriculum development, preparing course syllabi, planning in-class activities, constructing student assessments, preparing examinations, maintaining grade records, holding regular office hours, and other standard non-teaching duties. Candidates must provide a procedural letter of promotion to associate and full professor.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses in English, engage in scholarly activity and research, supervise students, provide academic advising, contribute to curriculum development and course planning, prepare syllabi and assessments, maintain grade records, hold regular office hours, participate in institutional service and committees, and contribute to the life of the College of Law and the University through collegial service.