Faculty Position in Statistics

Institution: Prince Sultan University

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Category: Statistics

Posted: January 15, 2025

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-Time

The math and science department (MSD) at Prince Sultan University is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the following faculty position for the 2025-2065 Academic Year:

Assistant Professor in Statistics (Female Campus)

Applicants are expected to:

• Have a PhD degree in the relevant field area.
• Have earned the degree from an accredited university and on-site as a full-time student.
• Have experience teaching in higher education.
• Be proficient in English (as all teaching and advising are in English, an excellent standard of spoken and written English is required).
• Have very good interpersonal skills.
• Use information technology effectively.
• Be willing to make valuable contributions to the program, departmental committees, and workshops/seminars/scholarly/student activities.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, Bachelor, Master, and PhD Certificates, transcripts, and names of two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Notes:

• The program will only contact candidates who qualify for an interview.
• Incomplete applications (i.e. missing documents) will not be considered.

ABOUT THE MATH AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (MSD)

The Mathematics and Sciences Department offers service courses covering the basic concepts of mathematics and natural sciences, which are prerequisites for degree programs at Prince Sultan University. The aim of the department is to transform our students into competent and motivated professionals with theoretical and practical knowledge, creating an atmosphere that encourages research, clear thinking, and determination to succeed in their chosen profession.

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 evaluations) and a competitive salary package based on academic qualification, rank, and teaching experience.
• Other benefits include medical insurance coverage for the employee & dependents residing within the Kingdom (spouse & 4 children below 24 years of age).
• 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 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 NCAAA (National Commission for Assessment & Academic Accreditation). Further, it is the youngest university to have achieved such a milestone.

Prince Sultan University 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 in the following English-medium undergraduate courses:

• Computer and Information Systems
• Finance, Marketing, and Accounting
• Aviation Management
• Law
• Architecture and Interior Design
• English, Translation and Applied Linguistics

PSU also offers graduate programs leading to:

• Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
• Master's in Computer Information Systems
• Master's in Software Engineering/Cyber Security (MSE/MCS)
• Master's in Commercial Law

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, bachelor's and/or master's certificates, transcripts, and names of two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Notes:

• The program will only contact candidates who qualify for an interview.
• Incomplete applications (i.e. missing documents) will not be considered.