Digital Humanities and Future Studies Professor

Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience + housing, flights, visa, medical etc

Location: Saudi Arabia

Sector: Higher Ed / Further Ed

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 in the Eastern Province of KSA. The university opened 2006.

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.

Teaching load - Up to 20hrs per week

Requirements:

• PhD in Digital Humanities, Future Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, or a related interdisciplinary field
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• 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
• 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.
• At least 3 years teaching experience post qualification, including experience of working in Higher Education settings in the Middle East.
• Expertise and commitment to graduate teaching and a strong track record of leadership, mentoring/sponsorship and personnel management, especially as it relates to oversight of multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research.
• Have developed a strong internally and externally funded, globally recognized research programs.
• 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

Package:

• Competitive salary
• Visa transfer
• Fully furnished accommodation (single or family)
• Medical insurance
• Annual air tickets (Family incl 2 children)
• 60 days leave in line with academic calendar
• Education allowance
• 2yr renewable contract

Start dates up to September 2026