Job description
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The College of Computer and Information Sciences at Prince Sultan University aims to provide world-class education in Computing, Information Systems, and Engineering for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The College offers Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information Systems, Bachelor of Software Engineering, Master of Software Engineering, and Master of Cybersecurity programs. The Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Systems, and Software Engineering programs are ABET accredited.
The College of Computer and Information Sciences is seeking applicants with the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor for the second semester of the current academic year 2024/2025, which starts on December 29th, 2024.
The candidate is expected to teach courses in the domains of Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity.
● Computer Sciences (CS): Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, HCI, Visualization, Algorithms and Theory, Systems, Graphics, and Computer Vision.
● Software Engineering (SE): SW Requirements Engineering, Design and Architecture, Quality Assurance and Testing, SW Construction, SW Maintenance, SW Project Management, and Cybersecurity.
● Information Systems (IS): Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Business Process Management, Web Development, and Business Analytics.
A suitable candidate would demonstrate:
● PhD Degree in one of the above four specializations (CS/SE/IS) or equivalent from an accredited university.
● Quality teaching.
● A track record of or potential to, secure external funding and produce high-quality research.
● A track record of, or evidence of potential to, publish in leading international peer-reviewed journals (ISI and Scopus Q1, Q2).
● Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research students.
● The ability to develop new areas of the curriculum should the need arise.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate level, conduct research, supervise student work, and engage in academic scholarship and administrative work for the college and the community.
For further details about the Software Engineering undergraduate program, please refer to the website: https://www.psu.edu.sa/CCIS
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The University is continuously expanding and its campus is situated in well-equipped new premises in north-central Riyadh.
1. 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;
2. Other benefits include medical insurance coverage for the employee & dependents residing within the Kingdom, (spouse & 4 children below 24 years of age);
3. Transport allowance;
4. 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);
5. Tuition fees of Saudi Riyals 30,000 maximum for children attending school within the Kingdom. Details will be specified in the contract.
6. 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.
7. End-of-service yearly gratuity, which starts on the 2nd year of continuous service (if the 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 National Commission for Assessment & Academic Accreditation (NCAAA). Further, it is the youngest university to have achieved such a milestone.
Prince Sultan University is the first private university in Saudi Arabia and emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and community services. 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.
How to apply
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