Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Material Sciences & Engineering

KFUPM; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free furnished housing

Air tickets on appointment

Tuition support for dependents

Transportation allowance

Summer leave (2 months)

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

On-campus facilities

Job summary

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications for Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Materials Science & Engineering. The department seeks candidates with a PhD and a strong record in teaching and research.

The roles include building an independent research program and teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a two-year renewable contract, tax-free salary, on-campus furnished housing, air tickets to Dammam, and various allowances.

Qualifications

• PhD from a reputable institution
• Fluent in English; medium of instruction is English
• Experience supervising graduate students
• University-level teaching and/or industrial teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Contribute to teaching and research excellence at KFUPM
• Supervise graduate students and support their research activities

Skills

PhD in MSE or related field

English fluency

Education

PhD in Material Science & Engineering

Job description

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Material Sciences & Engineering

Job Reference Number F196

Type: Full Time

The Department of Material Science and Engineering at KFUPM is seeking to fill few 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 Material Science & Engineering or related science & engineering fields.

Job Responsibility

• The candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program and to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.


• 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 PhD 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.
The institution language is the English and hence applicant must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should complete the online application form. The application must have the following materials:

• A Cover letter introducing the candidacy, summarizing applicants achievements and records, indicating the applied-for rank.


• Comprehensive CV including lists of publications.


• Copies of degree diplomas and transcripts.


• Statement of research interests


• Statement of teaching interests


• A list of the names/affiliation and contact details of at least three potential referees. Ready recommendation letters could be sent.


• Selecting 5 of applicant’s top journal papers reflecting research interests.

Contact Information

Director of Talent Acquisition Department
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email: [e-mail]

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

Required Documents

• Resume


• 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


• Applicant Photo


• Teaching Statement


• Research Statement


• List of Publications

Optional Documents

• Other Document