Assistant Lecturer (SAUDI) – Emerging Faculty Programme Full Time

Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) is seeking highly motivated Saudi nationals to join the RUA Emerging Faculty Programme, Assistant Lecturer Track, for the 2026/27 academic year. This programme is designed to support the next generation of Saudi academics, artists, performers, and creative practitioners who aspire to contribute to the future of arts education and cultural development within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s growing investment in culture, creativity, and the arts, the programme aims to build long-term Saudi academic capacity within the higher education and cultural sectors. The programme is intended to support emerging educator-practitioners who demonstrate strong artistic, creative, and academic potential and who are interested in developing careers in university teaching and creative practice.

The RUA Emerging Faculty Programme provides a structured transition into academic life through mentorship, supervised teaching experience, professional development, and participation in the academic and creative activities of the University.

For the 2026/27 academic year, recruitment will focus specifically on candidates holding relevant Master’s degrees in: Cultural/Arts Management, Heritage, Film, Performing Arts, or Music.

Assistant Lecturers will work closely with experienced faculty members and College leadership to develop the teaching, pedagogical, artistic, and institutional skills required for future appointment as Lecturers within the University.

This is a developmental academic appointment intended to prepare early-career academics for independent teaching responsibilities within a specialized arts university environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support course delivery under faculty supervision;
• Facilitate tutorials, studios, workshops, laboratories, rehearsals, or critique sessions;
• Assist with assessment and student academic support;
• Participate in performances, productions, exhibitions, screenings, or other disciplinary activities;
• Support student engagement and mentoring activities;
• Participate in faculty development workshops and professional learning activities;
• Contribute to the academic and creative life of the College and University.

Assistant Lecturers will work under the guidance and mentorship of experienced faculty members during the developmental period.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Be Saudi nationals;
• Hold a relevant Master’s degree from a recognized institution in Film, Performing Arts, Music, Heritage, or Cultural/Arts Management, or a closely related discipline;
• Demonstrate strong artistic, disciplinary, or creative potential;
• Demonstrate interest in teaching and academic careers;
• Possess communication skills appropriate for university-level instruction and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional or creative industry experience;
• Experience supporting teaching, workshops, rehearsals, productions, or student projects;
• Evidence of artistic, creative, or professional achievement;
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English.

This programme is intended for emerging Saudi creatives and academics who are interested in helping shape the future of arts education in the Kingdom through teaching, mentorship, artistic practice, and institutional development. Individuals appointed into these roles will benefits from:

• Structured mentorship and faculty support;
• Supervised teaching and academic development opportunities;
• Professional development experiences;
• Participation in a new and growing arts university environment;
• Opportunity for future progression into academic faculty roles;
• Opportunity to contribute to the future development of arts and culture within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials in English:

• Cover Letter detailing their motivation for applying to the programme and their long-term academic and/or creative goals;
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Optional samples of creative or professional work relevant to the discipline.

All application materials should be combined into a single PDF file and submitted electronically.

Applications should be emailed to: FacultyCareer@rua.edu.sa with the subject line: Assistant Lecturer Application – RUA