Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Control & Instrumentation Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Saudi Arabia is inviting applications for a faculty position in Control and Instrumentation Engineering. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and developing research programs. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, free on-campus housing, and a range of benefits including medical insurance and summer leave.

Benefits

Tax-free salaries

Free furnished housing

Air tickets for appointment and repatriation

Contribution towards local tuition fees

Two months’ paid summer leave

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. from a reputable institution.
• Strong record of published research.
• Experience in supervising graduate students' research.
• Relevant teaching experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Supervise MS and PhD thesis/dissertation.
• Develop funded research programs in specialization.

Skills

Process Modeling and Control

Dynamic Simulation

Instrumentation

Mechatronics

Robotics

Education

Ph.D. from a reputable institution

Job description

Applications are invited at all ranks in the Control and Instrumentation Engineering (CIE) areas. The department is particularly interested in candidates with outstanding academic qualifications and/or industrial experience in the areas of:

• Process Modeling and Control
• Dynamic Simulation
• Instrumentation
• Mechatronics
• Robotics

For more information about the department, please visit: https://cie.kfupm.edu.sa/

Job Responsibility

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advising and mentoring of students, supervision of MS and PhD thesis / dissertation and develop funded research program appropriate to his field of specialization. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality education and student interaction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Two-year renewable contract.
• Competitive tax‑free salaries based on qualifications and experience.
• Free furnished air‑conditioned on‑campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance.
• Air ticket/s to Dammam upon appointment; final repatriation air ticket/s for up to four persons.
• Contribution towards local tuition fees for school‑age dependent children; local transportation allowance.
• Two months’ paid summer leave.
• Medical insurance.
• End‑of‑service gratuity after two (2) years of continuous service.
• The KFUPM campus has a range of facilities including a medical and dental clinic, health club with swimming pool, an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities, a recreation center and a private beach.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. from reputable institution, strong record of published research, experience in supervising research of graduate students, relevant teaching experience at the university level and have teaching and/or industrial experience in the respective areas. Outstanding senior as well as fresh candidates from all areas of specialization are welcome.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Applications are invited for faculty positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.