Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Information Systems and Operations Management

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

Job summary

A leading university in Saudi Arabia is seeking faculty members for the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and oversee graduate research. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. and possess a strong research background. Comprehensive benefits include tax-free salaries, housing, and medical insurance. This position requires proficiency in English, as it is the medium of instruction.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free furnished housing

Medical insurance

Two months paid summer leave

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. with strong research background.
• Experience supervising graduate students.
• Relevant university-level teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Supervise MS and PhD thesis.

Skills

Strong record of published research

Supervising graduate students

Relevant teaching experience

Teaching and/or industrial experience in respective areas

Fluent in English

Education

Earned Ph.D. from a reputable institution

Job description

The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at KFUPM invites applications for faculty positions:

Areas of Expertise

1. Information Systems:
   • Systems Analysis and Design
   • Business Analytics
   • Data Management
   • Management Support Systems (DSS, ES, EIS, ANN, etc.)
   • E-Commerce & Digital Business Models
   • AI in Business and Society
   • Internet Technologies and Web Applications
   • Digital Transformation
2. Operations Management:
   • Supply Chain and Logistics Management
   • Operations Management
   • Quantitative Methods, Optimization, Simulation, Stochastic Modeling
   • Management Sciences
   • Decision Sciences and Risk Analysis

Job Responsibilities

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students, supervise MS and PhD thesis/dissertation, and develop a funded research program appropriate to 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 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

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Applications invited are for faculty positions in Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, KFUPM Business School, AACSB accredited since 2002 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.