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About Dar Al-Hekma University
Dar Al-Hekma University as a learning community is committed to the furtherance and enhancement of creativity, excellence, intellect and independent thinking among its students. The graduates of Dar Al-Hekma will be capable of bringing about positive change for the betterment of self, family, society and humanity with the aim of serving and pleasing the Creator. The University awards bachelor’s degrees to students who successfully complete a four-year, University-level curriculum. The University is managed and operated by highly qualified Saudi and expatriate faculty and staff to provide the highest standards of academic services.
Job opening at Dar Al-Hekma University
Faculty positions:
A. Hekma School of Design and Architecture
Lecturer / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor/ Professor or equivalent
Visual Communication Department
1- Graphic Design
Required skills and qualifications:
- A minimum of a Master degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or related field
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the related field
- Must be well versed in communication design and demonstrate expertise in graphic design, typography, print and screen based media
- Arabic and bilingual design skills (preferred but not a must)
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team
- An interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to design (preferred)
- Software skills:
· Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
· Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash(preferred)
· Microsoft Office
2- Multimedia
Required skills and qualifications:
- A minimum of a Master degree in Multimedia, Digital Design or web design
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the related field
- Must be well versed in multimedia design and new trends in digital media
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in multimedia
- Arabic and bilingual design skills (preferred but not a must)
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team
- An interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to design (preferred)
- Software skills:
· Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
· Advanced knowledge in HTML and CSS
· Sketch Up preferred
· Microsoft Office
3- Photography
Required skill and qualifications:
- A minimum of a Master degree in Photography
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the related field
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in photographic theory and criticism
- Demonstrate exhibition record, an active research or professional work
- Experience of mentoring design students in photography
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team
- Software skills:
· Adobe Photoshop
· Microsoft Office
4- Animation
Required skills and qualifications:
- A minimum of a Master degree in Animation or closely related field
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the related field
- Demonstrate exhibition record, an active research or professional work
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a team
- Be able to teach in an interdisciplinary environment
- Software skills:
· Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, and Premier as well as Toon Boom and Cinema 4D (3D Max and Maya are also acceptable, but candidate needs to be willing to train on Cinema 4D)
· Microsoft Office
Interior Design Department
Required skills and qualifications:
- Masters or PhD in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field
- Professional certification to practice or licensure or its equivalent is an advantage
Software Skills:
2D AutoCAD, 3D CAD, 3D Max, Photoshop & Illustrator
Architecture Department
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor or Professor
The position is in architectural design with a specialization in one or more of the following fields
3.1 Design Studios with a strong digital component (3D modeling, visualization and digital fabrication)
3.2 Digital technology (BIM, 3D MAX, Rhinoceros) and digital fabrication
3.3 Building systems and Environmental Control
3.4 History & Theory
Required skills and qualifications:
- A professional architecture degree (Master in Architecture) and a PhD degree. Experience in architectural practice, evidence of successful teaching and/or expertise with digital design tools would be an asset.
- A professional architecture degree (Master in Architecture) and a strong record of innovative, leading-edge practice. A post-professional (research) degree, evidence of successful teaching and/or expertise with digital design tools would be an asset.
- Successful candidates will teach advanced architectural design studios and core courses in the above mentioned fields, lead collaborative activities, bring innovative ideas to teaching, advance the discipline through research or practice and engage actively in administrative functions to shape the School's future.
Fashion Design Department
Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor or Professor
Required Skills and qualifications:
- Master degree in Fashion Design
- A minimum of three years professional experience
- Experience should be in apparel construction and sewing techniques, flat pattern making and draping, Illustration or other relevant areas of expertise
- Must have computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Gerber or Lectra technology
- Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including; the ability to build successful relationships with student populations
- Should be prepared to present copies of transcripts, portfolio of professional work, if applicable and samples of student work if invited for an interview.
- Creative with an ability to adapt to a multi-cultural setting and to handle students of different nationalities.
B. Hekma School of Business and Law
Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor / Professor or equivalent
Marketing Department
Required skills and qualifications:
· Doctorate in Business Administration or Marketing
· Evidence of scholarly record and published research
Banking & Finance Department
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, Investments, Financial Institutions, Banking or related field
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research
- Excellent command of English language (spoken and written)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Islamic Banking
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate in Business Administration, in Islamic Banking
- Appropriate teaching experience
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research
Human Resource Management Department
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate in Business Administration or Human Resource Management
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research
Management Information Systems Department
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate in Management Information System, or Computer Science
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research
Accounting Faculty
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate degree Accounting
- Appropriate teaching experience
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research
Legal Studies Department
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in Law
- Minimum of five years teaching experience
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research on relevant areas
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service
- Excellent command of English language (spoken and written)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
C. Hekma School of Education and Applied Sciences
Special Education Department
1-Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (Learning Disability Emphasis or experience)
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate in Special Education
- Learning Disability Emphasis
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research on relevant areas
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service
- Excellent command of English language (spoken and written)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
2-Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (Autism Emphasis or experience with ABA certification)
Required skills and qualifications:
- Doctorate in Special Education
- Autism Emphasis
- ABA certification
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research on relevant areas
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service
- Excellent command of English language (spoken and written)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Speech Language & Hearing Sciences Department
2.1 Assistant /Associate Professor in Speech language Pathology
2.2 Assistant / Associate Professor in Audiology
Required skills and qualifications:
- PhD in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology & certified by ASHA
- Evidence of scholarly record and published research on relevant areas
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service
- Excellent command of English language (spoken and written)
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Master of Educational Leadership
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor
Required skills and qualifications:
-PhD in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or related field
-Evidence of scholarly record and published research on relevant areas
-Minimum of one (1) year successful teaching at a higher education level
-Commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional service
-Excellent command of Arabic language (spoken and written)
-Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Staff Positions:
Administrative Assistant
Required skills and qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, preferably in Management or Business Administration
-Two years of related experience, preferably in a higher education setting
-Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Arabic
-Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
-Strong service orientation
-Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff
-Ability to maintain confidential records, prepare reports, compose letters and memoranda, understand and follow oral and written instructions is required
-Analytical and problem solving skills
-Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
-Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks concurrently