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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