Curriculum Vitae CV

Prof. Munassir Alhamami

السيرة الذاتية الأستاذ الدكتور مُنصَّر الهمامي

Address

Department of English, Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, P. O. Box 9100, Abha, Saudi Arabia, Zip Code #61421

Mobile Phone: +966551646008

E-mail

munassir7@gmail.com

mhamame@kku.edu.sa

Present Academic Profile

Full Professor of Applied Linguistics (Second Language Studies), Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from May 21, 2024, to present).

Education Background

Ph.D. in Second Language Studies: Department of Second Language Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, United States of America (May 2012 to May 2016). Dissertation Committee: Prof. James Dean Brown (Chairperson), Prof. Graham Crookes, Prof. Richard R. Day, Prof. Thom Hudson, and Prof. Marta González-Lloret.
Master of Arts (M.A.) in TESOL: Department of TESOL, Trinity Western University, Langley, Canada (May 2009 to December 2011). Advisor: Prof. William R. Acton.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English with Honors: Department of English, Faculty of Languages & Translation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (September 11, 2004 to February 6, 2008).
7th-12th Grade: Intermediate and Secondary Education, Academic Institute, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Najran, Saudi Arabia.

Academic Positions

Full Professor, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from May 21, 2024, to Present)
Associate Professor, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from April 28, 2020, to May 20, 2024).
Assistant Professor, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from May 23, 2016, to April 27, 2020).
Lecturer, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from March 15, 2015, to May 22, 2016).
Teaching Assistant, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from July 19, 2008, to March 14, 2015).
Language Teacher (Contract), Academic Institute, Najran, Saudi Arabia (from March 15, 2008, to July 18, 2008).

Main Academic Administrative Roles

Vice Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from February 6, 2019, to October 17, 2024).
Chair of English Department, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia (from October 11, 2016, to March 6, 2022).
Chair of Several English Department Committees (details provided in Committees section).
Chair of Several Faculty of Language and Translation Committees (details provided in Committees section).
Member of Several University Standing Committees (details provided in Committees section).

Publications

Alhamami, M. (2025). Obstacles to the sustainability of Arabic language education in Indian universities. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-09-2024-0650
Alhamami, M. (2025). Validating Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior in Saudi translation education programs using a reflective structural equation model. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 19566. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05363-9
Alhamami, M. (2025). Intention over motivation: A holistic analysis of psychological constructs in Arabic as a foreign language learning. Acta Psychologica, 241, 105142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105142
Alhamami, M. (2025). Burnout in healthcare education programs and English as a Medium of Instruction: The dark side of the language of instruction. Frontiers in Medicine, 12, 1619177. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1619177
Alhamami, M. (2025). Unpacking international students' motivations, opportunities, and challenges in Saudi Arabia: A mixed-methods inquiry. In A. Hajar & S. A. Manan (Eds.), Towards student mobility in Asia: International students' multilingual identities, interculturality, and future selves (PP). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003610205
Alhamami, M. (2024). Introducing Digital Language Learning and Teaching (DLL&T): An Undergraduate Coursebook. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-620-7-45793-9. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378214978_Introducing_Digital_Language_Learning_and_Teaching_DLLT
Alhamami, M. (2024). A systematic review of English as a medium of instruction policy in the Arab world. Education as Change, 28. https://unisapressjournals.co.za/index.php/EAC/article/view/15506
Alhamami. M .(2024). One decade of “English as a medium of instruction” (EMI) in healthcare education. Frontiers in Medicine. 11:1296563. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1296563
Alhamami, M., Alduais, A., Alasmari, M., & Qasem, F. (2024). Development and validation of the Arabic children’s strong communication scale: A pilot study. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, Article 1380296. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1380296
Raffaa, S. S. M., Alhamami, M., & Ali, N. L. B. H. (2024). Perspectives of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Policy From Computer Instructors in Saudi Arabia. IEEE Transactions on Education. https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2024.3369328
Alhamami, M., Alduais, A., Qasem, F., & Alasmari, M. (2024). Psychometric Features of the Arabic Version of the Children’s Communication Checklist (CCC2). Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 17, 3247-3264. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S462462
Alhamami, M., Alduais, A., Qasem, F., & Alasmari, M. (2024). A thematic review on using the Children’s Communication Checklist to identify and diagnose individuals with and without communication disorders. Journal of Disability Research, 3(6). https://doi.org/10.57197/JDR-2024-0077
Alqahtani, R. A., & Alhamami, M. (2024). Key obstacles in L2 academic writing faced by Saudi English major students. ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching, 11(1), 63-77. https://ojs.unm.ac.id/ELT/article/view/58177
Alqahtani, S. A. & Alhamami, M. (2024). The effect of movies on listening comprehension for Saudi EFL students. Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities, 11(2), 199-214 https://jurnal.ar-raniry.ac.id/index.php/englisia/article/view/20302
Alasmari, M., Qasem, F. A., & Alhamami, M. (2024). Translanguaging in the ESP context: Saudi students' perceptions of the bilingual practices. ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching, 11(1), 155-172. https://ojs.unm.ac.id/ELT/article/view/60894
AlQout, A. M., & Alhamami, M. (2024). Flipped classroom strategy and Saudi secondary students’ grammar proficiency. English Learning Innovation, 5(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.22219/englie.v5i1.29409
Alqahtani, R. M., & Alhamami, M. (2024). English as a foreign language teaching approaches in Saudi K–12 education: Teacher-centered or student-centered. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 18(3), 817–824. https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v18i3.21303
Al-alami, A. M., & Alhamami, M. (2024). Saudi K-12 teachers’ views on English teaching using technology. English Learning Innovation, 5(1), 38–52. https://doi.org/10.22219/englie.v5i1.31613
Alhamami, M. (2023). English as a Medium of Education (EME): Gender, attitudes, and cumulative GPA. King Saud University Journal of Research in Language and Translation, 3(2), 69-90. Retrieved from https://jrlt.ksu.edu.sa/sites/jrlt.ksu.edu.sa/files/users/user975/JRLT%20Vol%203-2%20(pp.%2069-90%20English%20as%20a%20Medium%20of%20Education).pdf
Alhamami, M., & Almosa, A. (2023). Learning Arabic as a second language in Saudi universities: Ajzen’s theory and religious motivations. Language, Culture and Curriculum. 36(4), 509–532 https://doi.org/10.1080/07908318.2023.2242912
Alhamami, M. (2023). Instructional communication and medium of instruction: Content instructors’ perspectives. Sage Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440231172713
Alhamami, M. (2023). Inequity, inequality, and language rights in English as a medium of instruction programs. Evaluation and Program Planning, 99, 102297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2023.102297
Al-shehri, Y., & Alhamami, M. (2023). Saudi undergraduate EFL learners' listening strategies. Tamaddun: Journal of Language, Literature, and Culture, 22(2), 225-238. https://doi.org/10.33096/tamaddun.v22i2.579
Somaili, M., & Alhamami, M. (2023). Perceptions of Saudi EFL teachers on the adequacy of textbooks. ENGLISH FRANCA: Academic Journal of English Language and Education, 7(2), 277-290. https://dx.doi.org/10.29240/ef.v7i2.8450
Alhamami, M. (2022). Language learners’ attitudes toward online and face-to-face language environments. Frontiers in Psychology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.926310
Al-Kahtany, A., & Alhamami, M. (2022). Linguistic hegemony and English in higher education. Sustainable Multilingualism, 20(1), 18-45. https://doi.org/10.2478/sm-2022-0002
Alhamami, M. (2022). Google Books Corpus and designing English for specific purposes materials. Journal on English as a Foreign Language, 12(2), 421-457. https://doi.org/10.23971/jefl.v12i2.4254
Alhamami, M. (2022). English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) in undergraduate engineering programs. IEEE Transactions on Education, 65(1), 93-100. https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2021.3094210
Alhamami, M., & Almelhi, A. (2021). The dilemma of English as a medium of instruction policy in science college programs. Studies in English Language and Education, 8(3), 1045-1060. http://dx.doi.org/10.24815/siele.v8i3.21218
Alhamami, M., & Almelhi, A. (2021). English or Arabic in healthcare education: Perspectives of healthcare alumni, students, and instructors. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 14, 2537-2547. https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S330579
Alhamami, M. (2021). English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in computing undergraduate programs. Education and Information Technologies, 26(5), 6549–6562. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10637-6
Alhamami, M. (2020). Language barriers in multilingual Saudi hospitals: Causes, consequences, and solutions. International Journal of Multilingualism. https://doi.org/10.1080/14790718.2020.1777134
Alhamami, M. (2020). Learners’ beliefs and communities around them: The social pressure to learn language. SAGE Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244019898842
Alhamami, M. (2019). Learners’ beliefs about language-learning abilities in face-to-face & online settings. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 16(1), 31. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-019-0162-1
Alhamami, M. (2019). Prediction of English as foreign language courses’ grades. King Khalid University Journal of Humanities, 28(1), 105-133. Retrieved from https://www.hj.kku.edu.sa/ar/node/1261
Alhamami, M. (2019). Switching of language varieties in Saudi multilingual hospitals: Insiders’ experiences. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2019.1606227
Alhamami, M. (2019). Language of instruction policy in science programs: Science university students’ voices. Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Science Education), 8(1), 112-120. https://doi.org/10.15294/jpii.v8i1.17086
Alhamami, M., & Costello, H. (2019). Pre-service EFL teachers’ expectations, needs, and challenges in a language learning and technology course. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 10(3), 593-602. http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1003.23
Alhamami, M., & Khan, M. R. (2019). Effectiveness of flipped language learning classrooms and students’ perspectives. Journal on English as a Foreign Language, 9(1), 71-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.23971/jefl.v9i1.1046
Alhamami, M. (2018). Directions to digital language learning and teaching. Createspace, Amazon.com. http://a.co/d/8fSKRyL
Alhamami, M., & Ahmad, J. (2018). EFL teachers’ attitudes toward commercial textbooks in EFL programs. Arab World English Journal, 9(4), 69-87. https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol9no4.5
Alhamami, M. (2018). Makkah is the ultimate multilingual phenomenon. International Journal of Islamic Thought, 14, 60-71. https://doi.org/10.24035/ijit.14.2018.006
Alhamami, M. (2018). Beliefs about and intention to learn a foreign language in face-to-face and online settings. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 31(1-2), 90-113. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09588221.2017.1387154
Alhamami, M. (2016). Vocabulary learning through audios, images, and videos: Linking technologies with memory. CALL-EJ, 17(2), 87-112. http://callej.org/journal/17-2/Alhamami2016.pdf
Alhamami, M. (2016). Using Ajzen's theory to examine beliefs in EFL face-to-face and online lessons (Doctoral dissertation, University of Hawaii at Manoa, May 2016).
Alhamami, M. (2015). Teaching science subjects in Arabic: Arab university scientists’ perspectives. Language Learning in Higher Education, 5(1), 105-123. https://doi.org/10.1515/cercles-2015-0006
Alhamami, M. (2014). A book review: Glendinning, E., & McEwan, J. Oxford English for information technology. Oxford: Oxford University Press. English for Specific Purposes World, 43(15). Retrieved from http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_43/Alhamami_review.pdf
Alhamami, M. (2014). Implementing ESP lessons for engineers: Research and practices. English for Specific Purposes World, 43(15). Retrieved from http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_43/Alhamami.pdf
Alhamami, M. (2014). Attitudes and self-efficacy of language students in YouTube. In the Proceedings of the National Symposium on Present and Future of English in Saudi Arabia: Research Concerns. Abha, Saudi Arabia: King Khalid University. Retrieved from http://conferences.kku.edu.sa/sites/conferences.kku.edu.sa/files/11%20Munassir%20Alhamami.pdf
Alhamami, M. (2013). Observation of YouTube language learning videos (YouTube LLVs). Teaching English with Technology, 13(3), 3-17. Retrieved from http://tewtjournal.org/issues/past-issue-2013/past-issue-2013-issue-3/
Alhamami, M. (2013). Developing an English program for the College of Computer Science. English for Specific Purposes World, 14(39). Retrieved from http://www.esp-world.info/Articles_39/39_Alhamami.pdf
Alhamami, M. (2013). Social media for language teachers’ development. Arab World English Journal, 4(3), 183-192. Retrieved from http://www.awej.org/images/AllIssues/Volume4/Volume4Number3Sept2013/15.pdf
Alhamami, M. (2013). Implementing an oral communication unit for IT specialists: Research & practices. English for Specific Purposes World, 40(14). Retrieved from http://esp-world.com/Articles_40/Alhamami.pdf

Conference Presentations

Alhamami, M. (2025). A Burnout Scale for Undergraduate Students in English-Medium Instruction. Presented at the 6th EMI Symposium / 3rd Annual ELINET Conference, Transforming Education, Transforming Lives, July 3–4, 2025, Department of Education, University of Oxford, UK.
Alhamami, M. (2025). Validating the Theory of Planned Behavior in Translation Education through a Higher-Order Construct Model. The 2025 Conference of the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Saturday–Tuesday, 22–25 March 2025, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Alhamami, M. (2025). Teaching Arabic in India: Opportunities and Challenges. Keynote speaker at the 2nd Scientific Forum for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, titled "Developing the Teaching of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers – Opportunities and Challenges," 21 April, 2025 Monday, at King Khalid University, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.
Alhamami, M. (2024). Social Groups and Learning EFL Online and Face-To-Face. TESOL 2024 International Convention & Expo, Thursday-Saturday, 21-23 March 2024 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Alhamami, M. & Almosa, A. (2024). Motivations and Challenges of Learning Arabic from the Perspective of International Students in Saudi Arabia. First Scientific Forum for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers (Visions and Horizons): Curriculum, Teaching, Evaluation, Training, 14 May, 2024 Tuesday, at King Khalid University, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.
Alhamami, M. (2024). Multilingualism in Saudi Hospitals: Communication Barriers and Codeswitching in a Superdiverse Workplace. 21st AILA World Congress 2024 on Linguistic Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability, 11-16 August 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Alhamami, M. (2024). English as a Medium of Instruction Policy in Saudi Undergraduate Programs: Hope and Reality. 21st AILA World Congress 2024 on Linguistic Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability, 11-16 August 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Alhamami, M., & Almosa, A. (2023). Religious Motivations and Social psychology to learn Arabic as a second language in Saudi Universities. the 56th Annual Conference of the British Association for Applied Linguistics, Wednesday 23rd August – Friday 25th August 2023, The University of York, York, UK.
Alhamami, M. (2023). English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Saudi Higher Education. A paper presented at the the 1st Annual ELINET Education, Languages And Internationalisation Network Conference (April, 15, 2023). The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Alhamami, M. (2023). Online English Learning School. at the KKU EXPO held on June 08, 2023.
Alhamami, M., & Almelhi, A. (2022). English for Medical Purposes: hope and reality. A paper presented at the 8th Annual Forum: Learning Motivation and Classroom Management Techniques (March 26, 2022), Saudi German Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Alhamami, M., & Almelhi, A. (2022). Arabic or English in Saudi Medical Colleges: The Paradox of Choice. A paper presented at the Saudi International Medical Education Conference 2022 (SIMEC 2022), Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Alhamami, M. (2021). Introduction to Research Methods in Preparation for Graduate Studies Abroad. A Workshop supervised by the Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research: The General Administration for Scholarship. Abha, Saudi Arabia
Alhamami, M. (2019). The Power of EFL Learners’ Intention to Learn. A paper presented at 24rd TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE.
Alhamami, M. (2018). Learners’ Control Beliefs and Attending Language Learning Classes Online & Face-to-face. A paper presented at Third International Conference on Language Education and Testing: What a Feeling! Language Education and Emotions (26-28 November 2018), University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
Alhamami, M. (2018). Digital presentations in EFL Classrooms. A paper presented at the 4th Annual Forum: Modern Methods in Teaching English as a Second Language (December 8th, 2018), Saudi German Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Alhamami, M. (2018). Attention to intention. A paper presented at the Language Research Center Seminar (September 19, 2018), Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Alhamami, M. (2018). Language Learners’ Self-Efficacy to Learn Languages in Face-To-Face and Online. A paper presented at GLoCALL 2018 Conference, at the Xi'an Jiaotong- Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
Alhamami, M. (2018). Language Learners’ Abilities to Learn EFL in Face-To-Face and Online. A paper presented at the Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching International Conference and Exhibition (ALLT 2018), Zayed University, Dubai, UAE.
Alhamami, M. (2018). Beliefs Enable Learners to Succeed in Language Learning Environments. A paper presented at King Khalid University 13th Research Day, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Alhamami, M. (2017). Influence of Social Groups’ Beliefs about Learning EFL Online and Face-To-Face. A paper presented at GLoCALL 2017 Conference, Brunei
Alhamami, M. (2017). Social Pressure and EFL Learners’ Beliefs. A paper presented at 23rd TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE.
Alhamami, M. (2017). The Use of English and Arabic in the College of Sciences: Globalization or Localization. A paper presented at King Khalid University 12th Research Day, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Alhamami, M. (2014). Attitudes and self-efficacy of language students in YouTube. A paper presented at the National Symposium on Present and Future of English in Saudi Arabia: Research Concerns. Abha, King Khalid University.
Alhamami, M. (2014). Associating words’ meanings with audios, images, or videos: Human memory & technologies. A paper presented at GLoCALL 2014, Ahmedabad, India.
Alhamami, M. (2014). Navigating YouTube language learning videos pedagogically and technologically. A paper presented at GLoCALL 2014, Ahmedabad, India.
Alhamami. M. (2013). Online tools for language teachers’ development: English is an example. Paper presented at The 12th EWC International Graduate Student Conference, Hawaii, USA.
Alhamami, M. (2012). YouTube channels as open language resources. Paper presented at CALICO with IALLT 2012 Conference Notre Dame University, Indiana. USA.
Alhamami, M. (2011). Digital storytelling as a bridging tool. Paper presented at BC TEAL 2011 interior conference- be the bridge – the ins, outs, and withins of intercultural, cooperative, inclusive language classrooms, University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada.
Alhamami, M. (2010). The use of technology to learn English. A paper presented in the Second Saudi Students Academic Fair, Toronto, Canada.

Certificates & Training

CTEFL, Hess Education Canada Ltd. Vancouver, BC, Canada. 2009
Strategic Management, The National Center for Performance Measurement "Adaa”, Saudi Arabia, 2018
Preparing Annual Reports For Colleges and Supporting Deanships, Expertise Training Forum Center, Dubai, 2019
Measuring and Analyzing Learning Outcomes, Saudi Arabia, 2023

Scholarships and Academic Visits

1. Academic Visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India (June 23 - July 23, 2024) - Conducted research on Arabic language education in India, funded by King Khalid University.

2. Full scholarship from King Khalid University to get PhD. in Second Language Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, United States of America. (May 1, 2012 to May 14, 2016)

3. Full scholarship from King Khalid University to get MA in TESOL at Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada. (May 11, 2009 to December 30, 2011)

Editorial Board Membership

Co-Editor-in-Chief, Saudi Journal of Language Studies (January 2022 - December 2023)
Editorial Board Member, Arab Journal of Applied Linguistics (May 5, 2018 - Present)
Editorial Board Member, System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics (January 13, 2020 - Present)
Editorial Board Member, Saudi Journal of Language Studies (October 24, 2018 - December 2023)
Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Technology-Enhanced Education (IJTEE) (February 9, 2022 - Present)
Editorial Board Member, Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL) (October 10, 2022 - Present)

Reviewed Manuscripts in more than 24 journals

1. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher

2. Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education

3. Cambridge Journal of Education

4. Cogent Arts & Humanities

5. Computer Assisted Language Learning

6. English for Academic Purposes

7. English for Specific Purposes

8. Foreign Language Annals

9. Interactive Learning Environments

10. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education

11. International Multilingual Research Journal

12. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research

13. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development

14. Journal of Research in Science Teaching

15. King Khalid University Journal for Humanities

16. King Saud University Journal of Research in Language and Translation

17. Language and Education

18. Linguistics & Education

19. Plos One

20. Qualitative Health Research

21. Saudi Journal of Language Studies

22. Scientific Reports - Nature

23. Social Sciences & Humanities Open

24. System An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics

For details, please, check the following two links:

https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/700929

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4229-9947

Secured Research Grants

Burnout and Psychological Challenges and Language Education, Funding Agency: Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies, King Khalid University. Grant Number: GRP/62/46
Global Perspectives on Arabic as an International Language: Insights from Educators, Teachers and Students outside Arab world, Funding Agency: Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies, King Khalid University. Grant Number: GRP/35/45
Assessment of Language Communication of Children with and without Language Disorders in Saudi Arabia. Funding Agency: King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR). Grant Number: KSRG-2023-291
English as a Medium of Instruction in Higher Education: Systematic Reviews. Funding Agency: Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University. Grant Number: RA.KKU/48/44
Theory of Planned Behavior and Translator Training Programs. Funding Agency: Arab Observatory for Translation (Affiliated with ALECSO). Supported by: Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission, Saudi Arabia. Grant Number: 163/2023
Arabic & English as Foreign Languages: Learners’ Beliefs. Funding Agency: Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University. Grant Number: G.R.P-170–43
Language of Instructions in Computer and Engineering Colleges. Funding Agency: Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University. Grant Number: G.R.P-80-41
Language of Instructions in Medical and Science Colleges. Funding Agency: Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University. Grant Number: G.R.P-152-40
Multilingualism Phenomenon in Saudi Hospitals. Funding Agency: Deanship of Scientific Research, King Khalid University. Grant Number: G.R.P-104-39

Awards and Appreciations

King Khalid University's Award for Scientific Research Excellence in 2020 (Stand: Humanities & Theoretical Specializations) November 29, 2020
King Khalid University Incentive Reward for Publication in Classified Web of Science Journals (Category A)
King Khalid University Incentive Reward for Publication in Classified Web of Science Journals (Category B)
King Khalid University Incentive Reward for Publication in Classified Web of Science Journals (Category C,)
King Khalid University Academic and Research Excellence Award in Human Sciences Branch: The Outstanding Faculty Members Returning From the University Scholarship Programs for the Academic Year 1438/1439 AH
The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Academic Excellence Award for graduate students, United States of America. Fall 2012
The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Academic Excellence Award for graduate students, United States of America. Spring 2013
The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Certificate of appreciation for the president of Saudi students club at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu. Year 2013-2014
The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Certificate of appreciation for the president of Saudi students club at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu. Year 2014-2015
The Saudi Cultural Bureau Academic Excellence Award for graduate students, Canada. Summer 2010.
The Saudi Cultural Bureau Academic Excellence Award for graduate students, Canada. Fall 2010.
The Saudi Cultural Bureau Academic Excellence Award for graduate students, Canada. Spring 2011.
King Khalid University Academic Excellence Award for undergraduate students. Abha, Saudi Arabia. 2004
King Khalid University Academic Excellence Award for undergraduate students. Abha, Saudi Arabia. 2005
King Khalid University Academic Excellence Award for undergraduate students. Abha, Saudi Arabia. 2006
King Khalid University Academic Excellence Award for undergraduate students. Abha, Saudi Arabia. 2007
Awarded by Prince Faisal bin Khalid as the top student among undergraduate students who graduated in 2007/2008 from the College of Languages and Translation in King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia.
Awarded as the top student among the high school students who graduated in 2003/2004 from the Academic Institute in Najran, Saudi Arabia

Selected Examples of Academic and Community Services

Escort Interpreter for Diplomatic Dignitaries: Facilitated communication for the Ambassadors and Consul Generals of during visits to Asir Province. Dates: January and May 2022
Promotion Referee for Academic Ranks: Reviewing promotion files for candidates seeking Associate Professor and Full Professor ranks in Applied Linguistics at Saudi universities
External Reviewer of Graduate Program Files: Evaluated and provided expert assessment for MA programs in Applied Linguistics and Arabic as a Foreign Language at various universities
Member of King Khalid University Forums Committees, including the Documentation and Correspondence Committee of the First Future Orientations Forum (2024) and the Scientific Committees of the First (2024) and Second (2025) Scientific Forums for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers.
Liaison Officer: KKU EXPO. Institution: Faculty of Languages, King Khalid University. Date: June 08, 2023
Academic Referee: Arabic translation of a book on Computer-Assisted Language Learning to be published in 2024
Course Material Reviewer: Project: "Evolve Special Edition," commissioned by Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Conference Proposal Reviewer: TESOL 2024 and 2025 International Convention & English Language Expo, Applied Linguistics strand
Vice Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research: Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. Tenure: From February 6, 2019 to October 17, 2024
Chair of the Department of English: King Khalid University. Tenure: October 11, 2016 - March 6, 2022
Council Member: Faculty of Languages and Translation Council; English Department Council. Institution: King Khalid University. Tenure: From October 11, 2016 to October 17, 2024
Website and Social Media Content Producer/Supervisor: Digital Content Producer and Social Media Channels Content Supervisor. Institution: Faculty of Languages & Translation. Tenure: October 11, 2016 - December 21, 2023
Interview Committee Member: Reviewing candidates for teaching assistant positions (Applied Linguistics and TESOL Majors) at KKU. Locations: Tanoomah Campus, Community College Male and Female campuses, Faculty of Languages & Translation. Academic Years: 2017 - 2024
Program Developer and Leader: Leading the development of program and course specifications for several academic programs, including: PhD in Applied Linguistics, Undergraduate Program in Chinese, Undergraduate Program in English, MA in Applied Linguistics. Institution: King Khalid University
Summer Program Supervisor: King Khalid University Summer Program 2019 at Swansea University, UK. Dates: 10 June to 2 August 2019
Training Course Supervisor: Supervised training for English teachers in general education. Organization: Deanship of Community Services. Date: Summer 2018
Admissions Exhibition Participant: Annual Admissions Exhibition 2018. Role: Assisting in introducing secondary school students to administrative procedures of registration and admissions. Organization: Deanship of Admissions and Registration, King Khalid University
Student Club Participation: Participated in the English club at the Faculty of Languages and Translation
Volunteer Arabic Language Teacher: Location: Langley Mosque BC, Canada
Newspaper Reporter Volunteer: Role: Reporting for Saudi newspapers in Canada and Hawaii, USA
President of Saudi Club: University of Hawai'i, USA. Tenure: Two years

Thesis and Dissertation Committees

PhD Dissertation Chair: Investigating the Perspectives of Saudi EFL Students and Teachers towards the Effect of Oral Corrective Feedback on Academic Engagement: A Case Study at University of Bisha (Ms. Haya Alsaadi)
PhD Dissertation Chair: The Role of Textually Enhanced Audio-Visual Input, Word Class and Guessing Strategies in Vocabulary Learning, Retention and Content Comprehension of Saudi EFL Female Students (Ms. Najla A. AlQahtani)
Internal examiner for the viva-voce examination of PhD. dissertation titled "Metadiscourse Markers and Rhetorical Moves in the Discussion Section of Medical Articles Published by Saudi and Native English Authors" A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements of Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the Applied Linguistics Program By Muteb Ali Alzahrani, at College of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University.
Internal examiner for the viva-voce examination of PhD. dissertation titled " The Use of Emotive Language in Patients' Communicative Acts: A Socio-Pragmatic Analysis of Saudi Doctor-Patient Discourse" A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements of Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the Applied Linguistics Program By Faten Abdullrahman Alqahtani, at College of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University.
External examiner for the viva-voce examination of M.A. dissertation titled " Lexical Bundles Acquisition and Use as a Holistic Chunk or Compositional Sequences by EFL Students: A Case Study of Najran University Students" at College of Languages and Translation, Najran University.
External examiner for the viva-voce examination of M.A. dissertation titled "Effect of American and British Accents on Saudi EFL learners: Common Pronunciation Errors and difficulties" at College of Languages and Translation, Najran University.

Current and Previous Professional Organization Memberships

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers (KSAALT)

2. TESOL Arabia

3. American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL)

4. International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)

5. TESOL International Association

6. Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)

7. Teaching English as an Additional Language in British Columbia (BC TEAL)

8. Hawaii TESOL

9. Arab Society of English Language Studies

10. Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (APACALL)

11. Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (PacCALL)

12. Saudi TESOL

13. EMI Oxford Research Network Members

Languages Known

Arabic Language Level of Proficiency: Fluent
English Language Level of Proficiency: Fluent
Urdu Language Level of Proficiency: Starter

Committees: At the University Level

Member of the Standing Committee for the Affairs of Teaching Assistants, Lecturers, Language Teachers and Research Assistants from 26/10/2020 to present
Member of the Standing Committee for Scholarship and Training from 23\10\2019 to 12/10/2024
Member of the Standing Committee for Appointment from 17\12\20019 to 28/08/2022.
Member of the Standing Committee to Study Internal Enrollment Applications of Teaching Assistants and Lecturers in the University Graduate Programs from 30/12/2019 to 30/12/2021
Member of the Deanship of Graduate Study Council from 17\12\2019 to 17/07/2022
Member of the interview committee for teaching assistant positions (TESOL Major) in Community College male campus academic year 2018/2019
Member of the interview committee for assistant professor positions (TESOL Major) in Community College female campus academic year 2018/2019
Member of the Documentation and Correspondence Committee of the First Future Orientations Forum "Universities and Sustainable Development" 2024
Member of the Scientific Committee of the 2nd Scientific Forum for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, titled "Developing the Teaching of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers – Opportunities and Challenges," held on 21 April, 2025 Monday, at King Khalid University, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.
Member of the Scientific Committee of the 1st Scientific Forum for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, titled "Visions and Horizons: Curriculum, Teaching, Evaluation, Training," held on 14 May, 2024 Tuesday, at King Khalid University, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.
Member of the committee to develop scientific research strategies and policies at King Khalid University 2018-2019

Committees: At the College Level

Executive Committee of Graduate Studies Admission at Faculty of Languages & Translation from September 2, 2018-October 17, 2024
Member of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Committee at the College of Languages & Translation, October 11, 2016-October 17, 2024
Member of Teaching Assistants and Lecturers Recruiting Committee at the College of Languages & Translation. October 11, 2016-October 17, 2024
Discipline & Guidance Committee at the College of Languages & Translation. October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
Member of College Strategic Planning Committee at the College of Languages & Translation. October 11, 2016-October 17, 2024
Member of Students Affairs Committee at the College of Languages & Translation. October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
Member of College Consultation Committee at the College of Languages & Translation. October 11, 2016-October 17, 2024
Member of Alumni Affairs Committee at the College of Languages & Translation. October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.

Committees: At the Department Level

Chair Undergraduate Curriculum and Study Plans Committee at the English Department, October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
English Department Exams Committee October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
English Department Timetable Committee October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
English Department Exam Control Committee (scrutiny of answer scripts), October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
MA in Applied Linguistics Curriculum and Study Plans Committee at the English Department, October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
Member of Students Affairs Committee at the English Department. October 11, 2016-28/08/2022.
Member of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Committee at the English Department, October 11, 2016 to October 17, 2024
Chair of the BA in English Study Plan Trimester Committee
Chair of the MA in Applied Linguistics Study Plan Trimester Committee
Chair of the Comprehensive Exam Committee: PhD program in Applied Linguistics. 2022
Chair of the Comprehensive Exam Committee: PhD program in Applied Linguistics. 2023