Assistant Professor, Civil Law

The Department of Law in the College of Law at PMU invites applications for faculty positions starting Fall semester at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor. A Doctorate of Civil Law, with two years of teaching experience at college level is preferred. The College’s urgent need is for Arabic speaking faculty specialized in Civil Law.

Qualifications & Experience (Required):

The Successful Candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, research and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Responsibilities include: contributing to our law program(s) through teaching, mentoring and supervision of students; participating in curriculum development/expansion as appropriate; establishing and maintaining a strong, community-engaged research agenda, including pursuing innovative, independent research that produces cutting-edge high quality results; and participating in the academic life of the College of Law and the University. Preference will be given to those who additionally have years of teaching or work experience in the required fields. Candidates must provide a procedural letter of promotion to the rank of associate and full professor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required):

• Maintain an appropriate scholarly or professional development activity and to keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.

• Participate in the comprehensive advisement of students majoring in the College.

• Contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.

• Effectively contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required.

• Participate in, manage, or lead major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-time projects) that facilitate School, faculty, or College performance and accreditation, as required.

• Participate in the recruitment, management, development, and mentoring of colleagues, as required.

• Perform any and all other position-related duties as requested by Chair, Dean, Vice President, or President.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Carry out the duties of the position in accordance with College values and standards and in line with College policies and procedures, upholding high professional standards and leading by example.

• Work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world-class education and an excellent student experience.

• Integrate the College value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job, respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the College community and of visitors to the College.

• Promote the values of collegiality within the College community.

Teaching and other academic duties:

• Contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching and research.

• Play a significant role in the design, development, and planning of courses and programs within the subject area as required.

• Play a significant role in the review of courses and programs and in assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement as required.

• Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.

• Provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.

• Provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate.

Remuneration and Benefits:

PMU offers an income tax-free compensation package, commensurate with rank and experience, including 12-month salary, PMU accommodation, annual vacation, and annual round-trip airfare to the home country, medical insurance, and end of contract benefits.

How to Apply:

Application to this position requires a letter of interest, curriculum vita (include a recent photo; state citizenship; and links to Google Scholar & Scopus and LinkedIn profile), unofficial copy of Ph.D. Diploma, statement of research and teaching interests and a portfolio (no more than 20 pages long) that includes representative professional work depicting evidence of research, teaching activities; a narrative of administrative and leadership philosophy including a statement of past and proposed efforts to enhance diversity as well as the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references who may be contacted, with permission of the candidate, following initial evaluations by the search committee.

Note: In order to apply for a position of Associate/Full Professor, candidates must provide a letter of promotion from an academic institution with a documented due process to the rank of Associate/Full Professor.

Positions advertised on our job website and can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

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Alternatively, send your application by email to [email address]. (Please specify Position Applied for: Ex: Assistant Professor in Civil Law" in the email subject line and please also mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement).

Disclaimer:

PMU reserves the right to alter, amend and add responsibilities to this position in line with the institutional needs. Changes and amendments to this job description shall be within the academic framework and the general employment conditions.