Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Geosciences

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Air tickets on appointment

Repatriation tickets

Tuition support

Annual leave

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Relocation allowance

Job summary

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, invites applications for faculty positions in all areas of Geology and Geophysics within the Geosciences Department. Preference will be given to candidates whose strengths complement the University’s research directions and who demonstrate commitment to teaching and research in Petroleum Geology and Geophysics.

Carbonate Geology expertise is favored.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. from a reputable institution.
• Strong record of published research.
• Experience supervising graduate students and teaching at university level.
• Teaching and/or industrial experience in respective Geoscience areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Supervise MS and PhD theses.
• Develop funded research programs in their field.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research supervision

Publications

Industrial experience

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Geosciences

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

1. Applications are invited for faculty positions for the Academic Year starting in September 2016 (Term 161) 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.
3. For more details about the facilities at KFUPM please visit www3.kfupm.edu.sa/facultyrect

Position Type

Faculty

Job Reference Number

CPG005

Job Title

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Geosciences

Location

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Geosciences Department at KFUPM invites applications for faculty positions in all areas of Geology and Geophysics. Preference will be given to candidates whose strengths complement existing departmental research directions (http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/es) and who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research in areas related to Petroleum Geology and Geophysics. Candidates with expertise in Carbonate Geology are favored.

Job Responsibility

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate course, 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.

Two-year renewable contract. Competitive tax-free salaries based on qualifications and experience. All KFUPM faculty are offered free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance. The appointment includes the following benefits according to the University’s policy: air ticket/s to Dammam upon appointment; annual repatriation air ticket/s for up to four persons; a contribution towards local tuition fees for school-age dependent children upto SAR 100,000 per year; two month’s annual leave; medical insurance in addition to free health care at KFUPM Clinic; end-of-service gratuity of one month base pay for each full year completed. The KFUPM campus has a range of facilities including an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities, a recreation center and a private beach. Relocation allowance of upto SAR 37,500 from the point of origin to Dhahran city.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Applications are invited for faculty positions for the Academic Year starting in September 2016 (Term 161) 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.
3. For more details about the facilities at KFUPM please visit www3.kfupm.edu.sa/facultyrect

Contact Information

Dean, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5085, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the Highest Education Level you have earned?
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • PhD or above
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Publications
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Applicant Photo
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• All Official Transcripts (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• All Degrees and Certifications (BS, MS, Ph.D.) combined in one file
• Abstract of the Dissertation
• Scanned copy of Passport

Optional Documents