JOB PURPOSE

The department of History and Islamic Civilization at the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to appoint a qualified bilingual faculty at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor specialized to teach in the field of Arabian Gulf Modern & Contemporary History to commence teaching in the Spring semester (January) 2026.



​The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arabian Gulf History, with a focus on modern and contemporary periods. Responsibilities include supervising Master's and PhD theses, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in scholarly research and publication.​



Main Responsibilities:

Deliver lectures in Arabian Gulf Modern & Contemporary History at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Supervise student research and theses at Master's and PhD levels
Develop and update course materials and curricula
Conduct and publish academic research in the field of specialization
Participate in departmental activities and contribute to academic planning
Support university and community initiatives
Assist in accreditation processes and fulfill academic quality requirements

Skills and Qualifications

PhD in Modern and Contemporary History, with a specialization in Arabian Gulf History
Minimum of five years of university-level teaching experience
Proven ability to develop and deliver academic courses
Proficiency in both English and Arabic for teaching and publication
Strong academic publication record (English required; Arabic preferred)
Proficiency in digital tools and platforms (e.g., ICDL certification)
Graduate of a recognized and reputable university