First: General Overview of the Program

1. What is the King Saud University Teaching Fellowship?
   It is a specialized professional development program aimed at enabling faculty members to adopt global best teaching practices and achieve excellence in academic education, through a comprehensive applied track over an academic year.
2. Is the Fellowship program accredited by an external sector?
   Currently, the program is internally accredited by King Saud University and is based on global benchmark standards. Currently, efforts are generated to develop international partnerships to grant additional global recognition.
3. Does the program grant an academic degree or certificate?
   No, the program grants an internally accredited certificate from King Saud University aimed at developing teaching competencies. It is not an academic degree.
4. Is the program limited to specific academic disciplines?
   No, the program is designed for all academic disciplines. Each session includes participants from diverse fields to promote broader exchange of experiences.

Second: Target Group and Admission Requirements

5. Who can apply to the Fellowship program?
   Faculty members at King Saud University or equivalent PhD holders involved in academic teaching, especially newly appointed staff.
6. What are the basic admission requirements?

• Holding a PhD degree.
• Completion of the new faculty orientation course (or equivalent).
• Teaching an undergraduate course during the program period.
• Obtaining departmental approval.
• Submitting a statement of purpose for joining the program.

7. Is full-time availability required to join the program?
   No. Participants are only required to be available on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to attend periodical sessions, subject to department approval.
8. Can PhD scholarship recipients or lecturers apply?
   Currently, the program is limited to PhD-holding faculty members actively teaching undergraduate courses. Expanding eligibility to other groups may be considered in the future under specific conditions.
9. Is English language proficiency required for enrollment?
   No. The program is delivered in Arabic, and English proficiency is not required. However, some resources or tools may be in English.

Third: Program Structure and Content

10. What is the duration of the program?
    One full academic year (two semesters), with approximately 40 training hours distributed across various academic activities.
11. What are the key components of the program, and are they the same for all disciplines?
    The main components include:
12. Periodical sessions.
13. Applying teaching theories in classroom.
14. A self-development plan.
15. Peers review.
16. Case study.
17. An electronic teaching portfolio.
18. Reflective essays.
19. Workshops and communities of practice.
    Components may vary based on the participant’s discipline and the guidance of the assigned mentor.
20. Does the program include participant evaluation?
    Yes. Participants are evaluated through multiple tools (classroom observation, task analysis, reports, feedback), and a minimum of 80% achievement in tasks is required to earn the fellowship.
21. Will the participants be given numerical scores or grades?
    Yes. Participants must successfully complete at least 80% of tasks and evaluations. However, there is no traditional grading system; instead, a performance-based and qualitative evaluation is used.
22. Is there any additional time commitment outside the weekly sessions?
    Yes. Participants are required to complete individual and practical assignments outside of the weekly sessions. Participants are expected to manage their time to fulfill tasks without conflicting with their teaching or departmental responsibilities.

Fourth: Certificate and Program Outcomes

15. What type of certificate does the participant receive?
    A certificate titled "King Saud University Teaching Fellowship "—an internal certificate recognized by the university. It is added to the faculty member’s professional record and may be incorporated into the national qualifications framework in the future.
16. Does the fellowship certificate affect promotion or leadership eligibility?
    It is not a formal requirement.
17. Will participants receive a digital or printed certificate?
    Participant receive an official printed and signed certificate. A digital version can also be requested.

Fifth: Partnerships and International Development

18. Are there collaborations with international institutions?
    The program’s structure is based on academic benchmarks, and partnerships are currently being developed with globally recognized teaching centers.

Sixth: Application and Inquiries

19. When does the application period begin?
    This is the first session of the program. Regularly, applying to the program will start in the second week of the second academic semester each year. Announcements will be made via the center's website, university email, and circulars to colleges and departments.
20. How can I apply?
    By completing an electronic application form announced by the center, which includes submitting a CV, a statement of purpose, and department approval.

Seventh: After the Program

21. Can participants continue their development after completing the program?
    Yes. They may benefit from additional opportunities offered by the center, such as:

• Serving as a mentor in future program sessions.
• Conducting workshops on successful teaching practices.
• Joining academic communities of practice in the center.

22. Can the participant reapply if he/she does not complete the program successfully?
    Yes. Reapplication is allowed in future sessions after one year, subject to updated admission criteria. Priority is given to those who did not complete the program previously due to valid reasons.