"Full Professor / Associate Professor in Arabian Gulf Modern & Contemporary History"

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