Job Description
Institution: Prince Sultan University Location: Riyadh Category: Academic Posted: February 2, 2026 Application Due: August 31, 2026 Type: Full Time
Prince Sultan University is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive academic environment. Our commitment to excellence in education and research shapes the intellectual growth of our students and faculty alike. We are seeking a dynamic male faculty member to join our General Studies Department, which emphasizes both teaching and research excellence.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service within the department and the broader university community. This role requires collaboration with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and contribute to departmental initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in psychology.
- Engage in research that contributes to the field and enhances the department's profile.
- Mentor students in their academic and professional development.
- Participate in departmental and university service activities.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop and improve curriculum.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the university level.
- A strong research record, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
Salary And Benefits
The University is continuously expanding and its campus is situated in well-equipped new premises in north-central Riyadh.
- We offer a one-year renewable contract (renewable subject to Dean/Director and student evaluations) and a competitive salary package based on academic qualification, rank and teaching experience as stated above;
- Other benefits include: medical insurance coverage for the employee & dependents residing within the Kingdom, (spouse & 4 children below 24 years of age);
- Transport allowance;
- Round trip tickets (maximum 4: employee, spouse and 2 children below 18 years of age) for annual leave with paid annual (summer) vacation of two (2) months, plus 2 local paid holidays of about 15 days each (as applicable);
- Tuition fees of Saudi Riyals 30,000 maximum for children attending school within the Kingdom. Details will be specified in the contract.
- Free, furnished accommodation plus essential utilities and maintenance will be provided subject to availability, OR the successful candidate will be provided a housing allowance based on academic rank.
- End-of-service yearly gratuity, which starts on the 2nd year of continuous service (if the candidate completed a minimum of 2 years.)
About Prince Sultan University
Prince Sultan University is the first private university in Saudi Arabia to have been awarded ACCREDITATION by the NCAAA (National Commission for Assessment & Academic Accreditation). Further, it is the youngest university to have achieved such a milestone.
Required
Prince Sultan University is the first private university in Saudi Arabia and emphasizes excellence in teaching, research and community services. PSU offers a Preparatory Year Program in which students develop their English, Mathematics, Computer, and Physical Education/Health and Recreation skills to the standards required for study in the following English-medium undergraduate courses:
- Computer and Information Systems
- Finance, Marketing, and Accounting
- Aviation Management.
- Engineering
- Law
- Architecture and Interior Design
- English, Translation and Applied Linguistics
PSU Also Offers Graduate Programs Leading To
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Master in Computer Information Systems
- Master in Software Engineering/Cyber Security (MSE/MCS).
- Master in Commercial Law
Please visit our website: www.psu.edu.sa if you wish to learn more about PSU
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to cover letter outlining teaching philosophy and research interests.
Curriculum vitae, Bachelor and Master Degrees, transcripts,Contact information for three professional references.
We look forward to your application.
