PSE Instructional Assistant Professor

Physical Science and Engineering Division (faculty)

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Dec 18, 2024

Jan 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

KAUST is an international graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST offers internationally competitive salaries together with unmatched living conditions for individuals and families. More information about KAUST is available at:

https:// www. kaust.edu.sa

This position involves lecturing in an area relevant to the Physical Science and Engineering Division.

As an Instructional Assistant Professor you will:

· Lead, plan, and deliver high-quality lectures for an agreed number of courses within the division using a range of contemporary learning approaches.

· Mark and assess student assignments, tests, examinations, and projects; moderate assessment issues, and submit final grades.

· Oversee the development and maintenance of relevant documentation pertaining to course information.

· Be responsible for the ongoing evaluation for all courses you teach.

· Work with other academic staff in ensuring the suite of postgraduate-level courses offered by the division remain up-to-date and relevant.

· Design innovative curricula and develop learning materials and resources in collaboration with other colleagues within the division as appropriate.

· Oversee all aspects relating to the Assessment Examinations taken by all incoming master-level students into the division.

· Serve as an Academic Adviser for a group of students.

· Participate in assessing the academic potential of students who apply to the division, including the initial screening of candidates and performing one-on- one academic interviews.

You will have a relevant qualification and capabilities as per the following:

· PhD in an area relevant to the Physical Science and Engineering Division.

· Demonstrated ability/experience in delivery of lectures and tutorials.

· Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team, together with the capability to work alone/independently and meet objectives.

· Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with academic staff, students, and other relevant stakeholders.

· Highly developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Highly developed ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy/demanding environment and complete competing work tasks within specified time frames.

· Demonstrated ability in working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants are required to complete an online application form using the Interfolio online application system (https: // www. kaust.edu.sa/en/about/faculty-positions). To prevent any delays in reviewing your application, you will need to upload the following materials:

· cover letter introducing your candidacy,

· up-to-date curriculum vitae which includes a full publication list,

· teaching philosophy statement.