FACULTY POSITION IN TRANSLATION FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016
(WOMEN’s CAMPUS)
Prince Sultan University is the first private university in Saudi Arabia, which emphasizes
excellence in teaching, research and community services. PSU offers a Preparatory Year
Program in which students develop their English, Math, Computer and PE skills to the standards
required for study in English-medium undergraduate courses in Computer and Information
System; Finance, Marketing & Accounting; Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, &
Translation; & Law. PSU is also now offering Engineering Programs. The Engineering Programs
are: Engineering Management, Telecommunication & Communication Engineering (Men’s
College) and Architecture and Interior Design Engineering (Women’s College). PSU also offers
graduate programs leading to a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
* Consistent with current cultural norms in Saudi Arabia, female students, faculty and administration are
segregated from their male counterparts in all aspects of the programs.
The College is seeking applicants for three positions of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor for its
up-coming Academic Year 2015/ 2016 which starts in August 2015.
JOB SUMMARY:
Applicants should possess a PhD in Arabic/English Translation and/or Interpretation or
Translation studies. A background in Linguistics and Translation from a recognized university is
preferable. Furthermore, the successful candidates should demonstrate a high-level of
proficiency in Arabic and English. The soft skills required include cross-cultural and social
competence, flexibility and open-mindedness.
In addition, they should have two years' minimum overseas teaching experience in translation or
interpreting. Previous experience teaching at the university-level as well as experience in human
communications, public speaking and academic writing would be an added advantage. In return,
PSU offers an opportunity to work in a multicultural environment to well-qualified, committed
and experienced teachers.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The university is continuously expanding and its campus is situated in new premises in northcentral Riyadh. PSU offers the following:
[1] One-year renewable contract and a competitive salary package based on the applicant’s
academic qualifications and teaching/research experiences.
[2] Medical Insurance coverage for the employee and dependants residing within the Kingdom
(employee, spouse and 4 children below 24 years of age).
[3] Transportation allowance and air tickets for up to four persons to Riyadh on appointment and
upon final departure from Saudi Arabia to country of origin; round trip tickets for annual leave
with paid annual (summer) vacation of two (2) months plus (2) local paid holidays (no air
tickets).
[4] Tuition fees for school-age dependent children for (4) authorized dependent children of
school-age (defined as four years through eighteen years) for education up to high school in
recognized schools within the Kingdom.
[5] Free undergraduate scholarship in Prince Sultan University for the 1st child, and 50% for the
other children as Per PSU rules and regulations of admission.
[6] End-of-service gratuity.
[7] Free, furnished accommodation plus essential utilities and maintenance will be provided
upon availability or the successful applicants may choose to take a housing allowance based on
their academic positions. The PSU furnished apartments are located within the Riyadh area, a
fifteen-minute drive from the University and with easy access to sports facilities and commercial
malls.
Please apply with a cover letter and CV to:
Email: recruit@psu.edu.sa
Prince Sultan University - College for Women
for more information please visit http://www.psu.edu.sa/