Endowed Chair

**Summary**

m2r Education are proud to be supporting Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) with its current recruitment needs. They require Research Lecturers to join ASAP.

PMU was built to provide higher education opportunities to the local and regional community of the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. It is a private institution and developed with the close collaboration of The Texas International Education Consortium [TIEC] - a private non-profit organization that advances international partnerships, collaboration, and exchanges for 31 public universities within the state of Texas, USA.

PMU has one consolidated and purpose-built location at which its degree programs are delivered. It is in the Half-Moon Bay area in Al-Khobar (about 29 km south of downtown Al-Khobar) in the Eastern Province of KSA. The principal components of its modern campus, within its own extensive landscaped surroundings, was largely completed by 2006.

In less than 15 years PMU has become established as a leading private university in the Eastern province and one of few such outstanding institutions in the whole of KSA. PMU is ranked 4th in the Times Higher Education - Arab World University Rankings and Ranked 101-150 in world best Young Universities QS-2021 Rankings.

**Role**:

- To lead the research culture in PMU.
- Be required to seek external funding for their research activities
- Be expected to take part in the strategic planning and decision making of PMU's Deanship of Research

**Requirements**:

- A research-based degree (PhD in the related field) from a **Western University/ North American accredited institution**, a distinguished and active record of sponsored research; a history of excellent peer-reviewed scholarship.
- A minimum of 4 years post-doctoral experience and proven track record of funding acquisition through grants and/or contracts
- Have developed a strong internally and externally funded, globally recognized research programs. They should also possess a passion for and be committed to excellence in both graduate and undergraduate education in a highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, diverse, innovative, and entrepreneurial culture.
- Familiar with technology, ie Moodle, Blackboard, Banner etc
- Middle East experience preferred

**Package**:

- TAX FREE basic salary UP TO 30000SAR (£6000 / $8000) per month, dependent upon experience and qualifications
- Visa (work) / family visa / local transfer
- Fully furnished accommodation (Single or family)
- Help with opening a local bank account
- Medical insurance
- Annual air tickets (Family incl 2 children)
- 60 days leave in line with academic calendar
- Education allowance
- 2yr renewable contract

**ASAP SD