Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Integrated Design

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 to fill several faculty positions across various design disciplines. Qualified candidates with a Ph.D., a strong research record, and teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching design courses, conducting high-quality research, and contributing to the department. The position offers a competitive salary, housing, and additional benefits such as health insurance and summer leave.

Benefits

Free furnished air-conditioned housing

Tax-free competitive salary

Medical insurance

Two months paid summer leave

Contribution towards tuition fees for children

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. Degree from a reputable institution.
• Experience in relevant teaching at the university level.
• Candidates with established research and teaching credentials are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to design programs.
• Conduct research in design and design studies.
• Contribute to department committees.
• Develop and improve academic programs and courses.
• Prepare documentation for accreditation.

Skills

Strong record of published research

Experience in supervising graduate students

Teaching and/or industrial experience

Fluency in English

Education

Ph.D. Degree in Design-related or Design Science fields

Job description

Department of Integrated Design at KFUPM

KFUPM is seeking to fill several faculty positions at all professorial ranks with potential candidates showing ability and desire for excellence in both teaching and research.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in the following disciplines:

• Design / Design studies
• Integrated Design
• Interdisciplinary Design
• Design Ideation and Practices
• Design Solutions
• Design Education
• Design Science
• Product / Industrial Design
• Graphics / Multimedia Design
• Game Design
• Interactive Design / Human-interactive Design
• Mix-realities Design and Applications
• Parametric / Algorithmic Design
• Digital Fabrication
• Digital Twinning
• Design Engineering
• Interior Design / Space Design
• Any Design-related or Design Science related fields

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

Job Responsibilities

1. Teaching related courses at the program’s current and future academic plans and programs.
2. Conducting high standard research in fields related to design and design studies to enrich the profile of both the department and the faculty.
3. Leading and working as a team-player in the various department committees to achieve their required tasks successfully.
4. Developing and improving the department current and future programs, courses and other academic related plans.
5. Working and developing documentations for accreditation and other related required submissions.

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. Degree 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.

Candidates with established research and teaching credentials in Design-related or Design Science related fields are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a senior faculty position or chair professor.

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.