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Assistant Professor, Digital Humanities and/or Future Studies
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Position Assistant Professor, Digital Humanities and/or Future Studies
introduction
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in Digital Humanities and/or Future Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research that bridges humanities, technology, data, and future-oriented thinking.
The selected candidate will support innovative and forward-looking academic initiatives by integrating digital tools, computational methods, and future studies frameworks into humanities education. The faculty member is expected to foster critical, analytical, and ethical perspectives on technology, society, and future transformations at local and global levels.
Qualifications & Experience (Required)
Duties and Responsibilities
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 require 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. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
Alternatively, send your application by email to vacancies@pmu.edu.sa in the event of an unsuccessful online application. (Please specify Position Applied for: Ex: Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities and/or Future Studies" in the email subject line and please also mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement)
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AL-KHOBAR, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Position Assistant Professor, Digital Humanities and/or Future Studies
Department College of Sciences and Human Studies - Humanities and Social Sciences
Institution Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Reports to Department Chair; College Dean
introduction
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in Digital Humanities and/or Future Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research that bridges humanities, technology, data, and future-oriented thinking.
General Description
The selected candidate will support innovative and forward-looking academic initiatives by integrating digital tools, computational methods, and future studies frameworks into humanities education. The faculty member is expected to foster critical, analytical, and ethical perspectives on technology, society, and future transformations at local and global levels.
Qualifications & Experience (Required)
PhD in Digital Humanities, Future Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related interdisciplinary field (preferred)- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (acceptable for Lecturer rank)
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital humanities methodologies, such as digital archives, text analysis, data visualization, AI-assisted research, or cultural analytics
- Familiarity with future studies approaches, including foresight, scenario planning, trend analysis, and strategic futures
- University-level teaching experience (preferred)
- Evidence of research, publications, or scholarly engagement (required for Assistant/Associate Professor ranks)
- Competency in using Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard or equivalent)
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Digital Humanities, Future Studies, or related interdisciplinary areas- Design and deliver courses that integrate technology with humanities-based inquiry
- Apply digital tools and analytical methods in teaching and research
- Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed journals (for Assistant/Associate Professor ranks)
- Participate in curriculum development and academic program innovation
- Supervise student research projects and capstone work
- Engage in academic advising and student mentoring
- Serve on departmental, college, and university committees
- Contribute to institutional initiatives related to innovation, digital transformation, and future readiness
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 require 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. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
Please mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement- Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For submission of applications, log-on to our career site:
https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
Alternatively, send your application by email to vacancies@pmu.edu.sa in the event of an unsuccessful online application. (Please specify Position Applied for: Ex: Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities and/or Future Studies" 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.
Primary Location: Al-KHOBAR
Job: Faculty
Organization: College of Sciences and Human Studies
Schedule: Regular
Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Job Posting: Feb 2, 2026, 12:26:15 AM
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