Common Courses Lead
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Education Administration
RUA is a forward-thinking institution for cross-cultural arts education and creative innovation in the Middle East that fosters bold ideas that inspire progress and transform society by cultivating industry and academic collaboration and rethinking creative education, all while creating a space for global ideas to flourish in a culturally inspiring environment.
- Our Vision
- To be an inspiring beacon of knowledge for future generations, integrating culture and arts, empowering students to discover passions and develop talents while fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
- Our Mission
- To cultivate an innovative educational environment in culture and arts, delivering cutting-edge programs that foster cultural and artistic engagement, enriching both the Saudi and global communities.
- Our Aspirations
- The leading cultural university across the Middle East and North Africa.
- Ranked among top 50 universities worldwide specializing in cultural education.
- A global hub for cultural education and knowledge exchange.
The Common Courses Lead is responsible for providing academic leadership, coordination, and oversight of common courses delivered across multiple academic programs or colleges. The role ensures consistency in curriculum implementation, teaching delivery, assessment practices, and learning outcomes across all course sections.
The position leads course development and continuous improvement initiatives, coordinates academic staff involved in teaching common courses, monitors academic performance, and ensures compliance with institutional academic policies, quality assurance standards, and accreditation requirements.
2.Key Responsibilities
A. Academic Leadership and Course Management
- Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of common courses across relevant academic programs.
- Ensure consistency in course content, syllabi, learning materials, teaching strategies, and assessment methods.
- Oversee the development, review, and periodic updating of course specifications.
- Ensure alignment between Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and institutional graduate attributes.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of academic plans for common courses.
B. Faculty Coordination and Support
- Coordinate and provide academic guidance to faculty members teaching common courses.
- Organize regular academic meetings to discuss course delivery, teaching practices, and academic challenges.
- Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing among instructors across different sections and academic programs.
- Support faculty development and encourage the adoption of effective teaching and learning practices.
- Ensure consistent implementation of approved academic policies and course requirements.
C. Assessment and Academic Performance
- Oversee the consistency and quality of assessment methods across all course sections.
- Ensure assessment tools are aligned with course learning outcomes.
- Coordinate the preparation, review, and moderation of examinations and assessment materials.
- Monitor student performance, achievement rates, and learning outcome attainment.
- Identify academic gaps and recommend appropriate corrective and improvement actions.
D. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Monitor the quality of common course delivery and ensure compliance with institutional quality standards.
- Review course reports and analyze student feedback and academic performance data.
- Lead the development and follow-up of Course Improvement Plans.
- Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of course files and quality assurance records.
- Contribute to institutional accreditation and academic program review processes.
E. Administrative and Operational Coordination
- Coordinate common course offerings, section allocations, and faculty teaching assignments in collaboration with relevant academic departments.
- Monitor course delivery schedules and ensure effective utilization of available academic resources.
- Facilitate communication between academic departments, faculty members, and relevant administrative units.
- Prepare periodic academic performance reports and present recommendations to academic leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in a relevant academic discipline.
- Academic teaching experience in higher education. (Must have)
- Experience in curriculum development and academic course coordination. (Must have)
- Knowledge of higher education quality assurance and accreditation standards. (Must have)
- Familiarity with learning outcomes…
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