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د. هيثم بن طلال حسن بكري

Assistant Professor

عضو هيئة تدريس، قسم اللغة الإنجليزية

اللغات وعلومها
مبنى ٩، الدور ٢، مكتب رقم ٢١٣٧
hbakri@ksu.edu.sa
السيرة الذاتية

د. هيثم بن طلال بكري Dr. Haytham Talal Bakri

نص السيرة الذاتية
 

 

Skills

Leadership & Management: Extensive experience leading academic committees and initiatives, enhancing student affairs, and driving institutional goals.

Curriculum Development: Expertise in designing and delivering training and long term programs.

Stakeholder Engagement: Proficient in building relationships with alumni, community partners, and educational institutions to support academic programs and student success.

Training & Development: Proven ability in training and mentoring students and professionals in academic research methodologies.

Strategic Planning: Strong background in strategic planning and implementation, particularly in recruitment and academic guidance.

Research & Academic Advising: Experience in advising graduate students and conducting research in applied linguistics studies.

Project Management: Skilled in managing educational projects, including needs analysis and program evaluation in corporate and academic settings.

 

 
Academic Qualifications:
 
PhD. Doctor of Philosophy in English
          College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of English.
          Major: Composition and Applied Linguistics.
          Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA.
          August 2014-2018
 
M.A.  Masters of Arts.
           Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Foreign Languages.
           Major: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
           Minor: Linguistic.
           West Virginia University, WV, USA.
            August 2005
 
B.A.   Bachelor degree in Arts.
           King Khalid University, Abha, KSA.
           College of Education, English Department.
           Major: English Language.
           February 2001
 

 

                                                               Experience

King Saud University

Vice Dean for Academic Affairs: College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep, 2021-present.

Head of the Examination Committee: College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep, 2023-present.

Head of the Academic Guidance Consultation Committee: College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep, 2023-present.

Head of the Educational and Student Affairs Committee: College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Oct, 2023-present.

Head of the Student Discipline Committee: College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Oct, 2023-present.

Head of the Leadership Selection Committee: College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, May, 2022-present.

Department of Linguistics and Translation Studies Supervisor: College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Mar, 2022- Dec, 2022.

Head of the Community Relations Unit: College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep, 2018-May, 2021.

Assistant Professor: Dept. of English, College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Aug, 2018- present. Deliver courses in text linguistics, reading and writing.

English Language Lecturer: Dept. of English and Translation, College of Languages & Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Aug, 2011- 2018. Deliver courses in grammar, listening and speaking, vocabulary and lexicology.

Head of the Alumni Unit: College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep, 2013-Aug 2014.

Twinning Academic Program Supervisor: Dept. of English and Translation, College of Languages & Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Feb, 2012- Aug 2012.

Deputy Chair: Dept. of English and Translation, College of Languages & Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Dec, 2011- Aug 2012.

 

 Saudi British Bank (SABB)

Head of the Future Executives Recruitment Committee: SABB-Human Resources Department, Riyadh, May 2010-Aug 2011. Recruiting and interviewing newly graduates from King Abdullah Scholarship program based on the needs of the establishment.

English Language Trainer Manager (SABB HR Department): Learning and Development Department, Saudi British Bank (SABB/HSBC), Riyadh May, 2006- Aug, 2011. Planed, organized, developed and delivered in-house English language training (ELT) along with organizing and monitoring external, evening and overseas ELT. Supported management training with progress monitoring and counseling and Human Resources department with an EL evaluation service. As member of the HR department, additional roles were delivered such as recruitment, needs analysis and project management.

 

King Abdullah Command and Staff College

MA Thesis advisor and Research Methodology instructor: King Abdullah Command and Staff College, Riyadh, 2019- Jun, 2022.

 

 Institute of Public Administration (IPA)

EFL Trainer: English Language Center, Institute of Public Administration, Riyadh, 2001- 2006.

Developed materials and taught English general skills (grammar, writing, reading, listening, and speaking) for four different levels of EFL adult learners (beginners, elementary, intermediate, and advanced). Taught English for specific purposes ESP for intermediate and advanced level adult learners.

English as a second/foreign language institutes

ESL Teacher: Practicum in West Virginia University, WV, USA, fall 2004. Taught grammar and speaking skills for ESL international students.

EFL Trainer: Part-time job at Al-Faisal International Academy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 2002-May 2003. Trained general skills (grammar, writing, reading, listening, and speaking) four days a week for beginners, intermediate and advanced adult students.

EFL Trainer: Part-time job at Direct English, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 2001-March 2002.

Trained general English skills four days a week for intermediate and advanced adult students.

 

Delivered Training Courses

 

  • Interpretation Skills.
  • Dynamic Written Corrective Feedback.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
  • Meeting Skills.
  • Supervisory Skills.
  • Adv. Business Communication.
  • Introduction to Business Communication.
  • English for Customer Service.
  • English on the Telephone.
  • English Language Course (Level 1&2), Developed for SABB/HSBC employees.

 

Taught Courses

 

  • English for Customer Services.
  • Language and Culture.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making.
  • Supervisory Skills.
  • Business Writing.
  • Meeting Skills.
  • Presentation Skills.
  • Research Methodology.
  • Second Language Acquisition.
  • Morphology and Syntax.
  • Effective Planning
  • Text Linguistics.
  • Legal Translation.

Publication

 

  • Book Translation: 100 Questions About the Arabic Language, King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language. L.D. no. 1445/7181 ISBN: 978-603-8413-39-5
  • Bakri, H. (2023). Rhetorical Strategies for Teaching Essay Writing: A Case Study Involving Saudi ESL Students. Arab World English Journals, 14(2).‏
  • Bakri, H. (2023). Definite and Indefinite Article Misuse Among Saudi Students Learning English as a Second Language. Journal of Language and Linguistics, 11(2), 41-48.
  • Bakri, H. (2022). Evaluating and Testing English Language Skills: Benchmarking The TOEFL and IELTS Tests. International Journal of English Linguistics Canadian Center of Science and Education, 12(3), 99-112.
  • Bakri, H. (2018). The effect of dynamic written corrective feedback on Saudi EFL students' writing accuracy: A four-week study (Order No. 10838998). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2088427322). Retrieved from https://search-proquest- com.sdl.idm.oclc.org/docview/2088427322?accountid=142908
  • Bakri, H. (2015). The Role of Individual Differences in Second Language Writing Corrective Feedback. Arab World English Journal, 6(4).

 

Membership

 

    • Member of the Strategic Planning Committee, College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep 25, 2024 – present.
    • Member of the Human Resources Committee, College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep, 2023-present.
    • Member of the Strategic Planning Committee, College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Sep, 2023-present.
    • Member of King Saud University committee for examining and studying documents of international students, Feb, 2023-present.
    • Member of King Saud University Board of Assessors, Feb, 2022-present.
    • Member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Linguistics Association, Jan, 2022- present.
    • Member of the Advisory Committee for King Saud University colleges of Humanities Faculties, Sep, 2021-present.
    • Member of the College of Language Sciences Council, Sep, 2021-present.
    • Member of the Supervising Committee of the International Testing Center, King Saud University, Apr, 2021-Apr, 2022.
    • Member of the TAs and Lecturers Committee, College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, 2020-2021.
    • Member of the Higher Quality Supervision Committee, College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Sep, 2013-May, 2014.
    • Member of Exams Supervision Committee, Dept. of English and Translation, King Saud University, Dec, 2011-Sep, 2012.
    • Member of Curriculum Development Committee, Dept. of English and Translation, King Saud University, Oct, 2011-Sep, 2012.
    • Member of SABB/HSBC Future Executives Recruitment Committee May 2010-Aug 2011.
    • Member of SABB/ HSBC Ladies Leadership Development Committee, Jan, 2011- May, 2011.
    • Member of SABB/HSBC Training Needs Analysis Committee, Nov, 2009-Mar, 2011
    • Member of the Institute of Public Administration's Social Committee, 2006- 2007.

 

Trainings and workshops

 

    • Publication in ISI journals Apr, 2022.
    • Certified Team of Assessors Course at King Saud University, 2021.
    • Workshop on the techniques of writing questions for competency tests and professional licenses for English language teachers, 28-29/1/2020.
    • Preparation of training kits, College of Languages and Translation, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30/4/2019.
    • Community relations workshop, King Saud University, 11/2/2019.
    • Micro teaching, King Saud University, 28/11/2018.
    • Academic Evaluation Skills, King Saud University, 26-27/11/2018.
    • Effective university teaching skills, King Saud University, 19-21/11/2018.
    • Curriculum Design, King Saud University, 12-13/11/2018.
    • Problem Solving & Decision Making, SABB, 1-2/2/2011.
    • Compliance Training, SABB, 4/5/2010.
    • Credit Foundation for Bmg's, SABB, 19-21/4/2010.
    • My Performance-Obj Setting, SABB, 30/1/2010.
    • Anti-Money Laundering, SABB, 14/7/2009.
    • Effective Managerial Practices, SABB, 3-4/2/2009.
    • Project Management - Goals & Setting Workshop, SABB, 26/1/2009.
    • Planning & Time Management, SABB, 19-20/4/2008.
    • IND/Fundamentals of Banking, SABB, 12-14/5/2007.
    • Trainers Skills Development for Trainers at the Institute of Public Administration for intensive session, 2006/2007.
    • Team-work Management at the Institute of Public Administration for Intensive session, 2006/2007.
    • Training Trainer's Assistants on Computer Skills at the Institute of Public Administration for intensive session, 2002/2003.