Faculty - Political Science at KAPSARC

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Political science, Public policy, Research, Teaching, Methodological skills, Academic publishing, Graduate level instruction, Governance, Global politics, Social philosophy, Political philosophy, Ethics, Capstone supervision, Thesis supervision

Industry

Think Tanks

Description

Position Summary: The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for a faculty position in political science. We welcome candidates whose research, teaching, and outreach activities broadly focus on connection to public policy, government, global politics, social and political philosophy, ethics, or governance topics. The KSPP offers a highly competitive MPP program and executive education programs. Situated in the thriving capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the state-of-the-art KAPSARC campus, the KSPP is well placed to offer students an exceptional educational experience and faculty an exceptional work environment. The KSPP offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including children’s educational support, housing support, premier health insurance, and a teaching load of 2:1. The KAPSARC community hosts families from around 40 nationalities, offering a welcoming and friendly environment. The KSPP’s vision is to be a world-class education and research institution that prepares the next generation of public policy leaders and professionals within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. To achieve this vision, the school is committed to providing high-quality educational programs and creating a bridge between academia, industry, and government. As the first public policy school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the KSPP is uniquely positioned to offer public policy degrees focusing on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics. By providing concentrations in these areas, the school aims to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to address pressing policy challenges and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. Responsibilities: The successful candidate must have a strong theoretical orientation, excellent methodological skills, the ability to publish in highly ranked journals and academic presses, and the potential for effective teaching at the graduate level. The Faculty members are required to teach courses related to their research field, contribute to courses, supervise capstone projects and theses, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science, public policy, public affairs, political science, economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

The faculty member is responsible for teaching graduate-level courses, conducting high-quality research, and publishing in academic journals. They will also supervise capstone projects and theses while contributing to the school's academic environment.