Faculty Position in Translation - College of Humanities & Sciences
Institution: | Prince Sultan University |
Location: | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Category: | English as a Second Language; Speech and Public Speaking |
Posted: | September 26, 2022 |
Application Due: | Open Until Filled |
Type: | Full-Time |
JOB SUMMARY
The Linguistics and Translation Department is seeking translation applicants with the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (women’s campus) for the upcoming Academic Year 2022/2023, starting August 2022.
The candidate is expected to teach courses including but not limited to:/p>
- Translation for English and Arabic
- Interpreting for English and Arabic
- Research skills & Information resources
- Communication Skills
- Academic/technical writing
The position requires:
- A PhD in translation; the degree has to be earned from an accredited university where the mode of instruction is full-time. Online degrees are not accepted.
- A proven track record of scholarly activity and a strong research background demonstrated by relevant publications in high-impact journals.
- Native-like English and Arabic language proficiency.
- A minimum of two years’ experience teaching academic levels in overseas institutions.
- The ability to use information technology effectively.
- Cross-cultural and social competences, and the ability to collaborate with team members.
- A notable competence in effective teaching methods with a focus on interactive and engaging classrooms.
- Female candidates (the positions are for the women’s campus).
ABOUT THE LINGUISTICS & TRANSLATION DEPARTMENT:
The Linguistics & Translation Department within the College of Humanities and Sciences offers bachelor study programs in Applied Linguistics and Translation at Prince Sultan University. The mission of the department is to teach both mandatory and elective courses on the two undergraduate study programs.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The University is continuously expanding and its campus is situated in well-equipped new premises in north-central Riyadh.
- We offer 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 as stated above;
- Other benefits include: medical insurance coverage for the employee & dependents residing within the Kingdom, (spouse & 4 children below 24 years of age);
- Transport allowance;
- 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);
- Tuition fees of Saudi Riyals 30,000 maximum for children attending school within the Kingdom. Details will be specified in the contract.
- 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.
- End-of-service yearly gratuity, which starts on the 2nd year of continuous service (if candidate completed a minimum of 2 years.)
ABOUT PRINCE SULTAN UNIVERSITY
Prince Sultan University is the first private university in Saudi Arabia to have been awarded ACCREDITATION by the NCAAA (National Commission for Assessment & 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
- English, Translation and Applied Linguistics
- Academic Writing, Research Skills & Communication.
PSU also offers graduate programs leading to:
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Master in Computer information Systems
- Master in Software Engineering/Cyber Security (MSE/MCS).
- Master in Commercial Law
Please visit our website: www.psu.edu.sa for more information about PSU.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply with a cover letter to: Email: recruitment@psu.edu.sa
Application Information
Postal Address: | Faculty/Staff Recruitment Officer Office of the Rector Prince Sultan University P.O. Box 66833 Riyadh 11586 Saudi Arabia |
Phone: | +966-11-494-8225 |
Fax: | +966-11-494-8010 |
Email Address: | recruitment@psu.edu.sa |