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Education
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Abdulaziz Almuthaybiri

Buraydah

Summary

A dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Professor with a PhD in Literary Studies and extensive experience in higher education. Skilled in teaching, curriculum design, and academic administration. Proven ability to mentor students, foster critical thinking, and facilitate engaging academic discussions. Possesses strong communication, coordination, and office administration skills demonstrated through event organization, committee contributions, and stakeholder collaboration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Professor

Qassim University
03.2014 - Current
  • Teach and mentor over 150 university students each semester, focusing on developing their English-language academic skills.
  • Help students think critically and express complex ideas with clarity.
  • Develop discussion questions, translate analytical concepts into accessible language, and guide classroom conversations.
  • Organize events, coordinate with stakeholders, review MOUs, and contribute to various department and college committees.

Faculty Lecturer

Qassim University
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Resumed full-time teaching duties after completing a PhD.

Teaching Associate

The University of Texas at Dallas
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Served as the primary instructor for LIT2331 - Introduction to World Literature and as a Teaching Assistant for US History survey courses.
  • Designed course materials, delivered lectures, led discussions, and supported student learning in person and on online learning platforms.

Faculty Lecturer

Qassim University
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Taught introductory ESL courses (ENG 101 and ENG 103) as part of the university foundation year program.

Teaching Associate

Qassim University
03.2014 - 07.2014
  • Began full-time faculty appointment with an offer for fully funded MA and PhD studies abroad.
  • Taught ENG 132 (Reading & Vocabulary 2), ENG 202 (Computer Assisted Language Learning), ENG 101, and ENG 103.

Secretary

Department of English Language & Literature
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Served as a meeting facilitator and translator (Arabic to English) for the English Department council sessions.
  • Supported departmental outreach as a member of the media and communication committee.

Faculty Lecturer

Qassim University
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Taught introductory ESL courses (ENG 101 and ENG 103) in the university's foundation year program.

English Teacher

Al Qairwan Educational Complex
08.2012 - 01.2013
  • Developed skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement.

Summer Administrative Assistant

STC
01.2008 - 01.2008
  • Assisted HR and administrative departments by organizing employee records, managing filing systems, and preparing official paperwork.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Literary Studies

The University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX
01.2023

Master of Arts (MA) - English Literature

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
01.2017

Diploma of Education - English

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
04.2015

Bachelor's Degree - English Language and Translation

Qassim University
01.2013

Skills

  • Academic: Curriculum Design, Mentoring, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Research
  • Administrative: Office Administration, Communication Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement
  • Cultural: In-depth knowledge of Saudi culture, traditions, and societal norms
  • Technical: Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft 365

Certification

  • Certified Peer Reviewer
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
  • Arts and Culture Strategy
  • Word Essential Training (Microsoft 365)

Timeline

Faculty Lecturer

Qassim University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Teaching Associate

The University of Texas at Dallas
01.2021 - 05.2023

Faculty Lecturer

Qassim University
08.2017 - 12.2017

Assistant Professor

Qassim University
03.2014 - Current

Teaching Associate

Qassim University
03.2014 - 07.2014

Secretary

Department of English Language & Literature
08.2013 - 07.2014

Faculty Lecturer

Qassim University
01.2013 - 05.2013

English Teacher

Al Qairwan Educational Complex
08.2012 - 01.2013

Summer Administrative Assistant

STC
01.2008 - 01.2008

Master of Arts (MA) - English Literature

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Diploma of Education - English

University of Central Florida

Bachelor's Degree - English Language and Translation

Qassim University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Literary Studies

The University of Texas at Dallas

Publications

  • Almuthaybiri, A. (Forthcoming November 2025). “Malcolm X’s ‘The Ballot or the Bullet’ and Its Literary Influence on the Black Arts Movement.” Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol. 15, No. 11.
  • Almuthaybiri, A. (2025). “Critical Echoes: The Transformation of Jane Eyre Scholarship Over Time.” International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 8(6), 11-14.
  • Almuthaybiri, A. (2022). “From Saudi Weddings to YouTube Stardom.” ArabLit & ArabLit Quarterly, Fall 2022 Issue.

Research and Teaching Interests

  • Anglophone & Saudi Literature.
  • Cultural Studies.
  • Cross-Cultural Communication.
  • Literary Theory.
Abdulaziz Almuthaybiri