Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Electrical Engineering

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

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Dhahran is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering educator to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The candidate will mentor students, supervise theses, and develop a robust research program. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D., a strong research publication record, and relevant teaching experience. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, furnished housing, and comprehensive benefits. This is a two-year renewable contract, emphasizing quality education and student engagement.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Free furnished housing

Annual repatriation air tickets

Health care at KFUPM Clinic

Two months’ paid summer leave

End-of-service gratuity

Qualifications

• Strong record of published research.
• Experience in supervising research of graduate students.
• Relevant teaching experience at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Supervise MS and PhD theses/dissertations.
• Develop a funded research program.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring

Research supervision

Quality education commitment

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Candidates with substantial experience of teaching and research in the field of Electrical Engineering in general, and particularly in the following fields of specialization are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant industrial experience is highly desirable.

Specializations

• Digital Systems Electronics
• Power Systems and Control

Department

The department has strong collaborative research and educational programs in communications, signal processing, power systems, automatic control, and electronics. It has excellent infrastructure facilities to support advanced research activities. The department faculty has also access to major research facilities provided by the University Research Institute.

Job Responsibilities

Candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students, supervise MS and PhD theses/dissertations, and develop a funded research program in their 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 tickets to Dammam upon appointment; annual repatriation air tickets for up to four persons.
• Contribution towards local tuition fees for school‑age dependent children; local transportation allowance.
• Two months’ paid summer leave.
• Free health care at KFUPM Clinic.
• 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 a reputable institution, a strong record of published research, experience in supervising research of graduate students, relevant teaching experience at the university level, and teaching and/or industrial experience in the respective areas.