Associate Professor, Computer Engineering

Associate Professor, Computer Engineering

Location:

Al‑Khobar, KINGSOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

• Contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching.
• Play a significant role in the design, development, and planning of courses and programs within the subject area as required.
• Play a significant role in the review of courses and programs and in assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement as required.
• Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.
• Provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties where appropriate.
• Maintain scholarly or professional development activity and keep up to date with developments in the field.
• 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.
• Contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required.
• 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.
• Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.
• Perform any and all other position‑related duties as requested by Chair, Dean, Vice Rector, or Rector.

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a related field from an accredited, reputable Western university. A Master’s degree with good teaching experience may be considered, especially for teaching freshman and sophomore courses and laboratory modules.
• Minimum 2-3 years of teaching experience after the terminal degree, with strong research experience, including publications in international journals and conferences.
• Industrial experience and prior experience in the Middle East or GCC countries is a plus.
• Excellent command of the English language and familiarity with technology‑infused academic environments.
• For Associate / Full Professor positions: a letter of promotion with documented due process at an academic institution.
• Research interest and experience in teaching the following areas: VLSI / FPGA Design;
  Microprocessors / Microcontroller;
  Embedded system;
  Robotics.

PMU offers an income tax‑free compensation package, commensurate with rank and experience, including a 12‑month salary; PMU accommodation; annual vacation; annual round‑trip airfare to the home country; medical insurance; and end‑of‑contract benefits.