Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Psychology Specialist

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 a full-time faculty member for the role of Psychology Specialist. The successful candidate will teach in the Department of Global & Social Studies and work at the Counseling & Advising Center. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Counseling, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, or Clinical Psychology and possess a strong record of research and teaching experience. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary, free housing, and various benefits including summer leave and health care.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free housing with utilities

Annual air ticket for up to four persons

Contribution towards local tuition fees

Two months paid summer leave

Free health care

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. from a reputable institution.
• Strong record of published research.
• Experience in supervising research of graduate students.
• Relevant university-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Department of Global & Social Studies.
• Advise university students at the Counseling & Advising Center.

Skills

Teaching experience

Published research

Supervision of graduate students

Counseling

Mental Health

Neuropsychology

Clinical Psychology

Education

Ph.D. in Counseling or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Global & Social Studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia invites applications for full-time faculty positions with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the following field:

• Psychology Specialist (in either Counseling, Mental Health, Neuropsychology or Clinical Psychology).

For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/colleges/cass/default.aspx

Job Responsibilities

The applicant will be teaching in the Department and will work in advising all University students at the Counseling & Advising Center under the Deanship of Students Affairs.

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; annual 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.
• 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, preferably in Counseling, Mental Health, Neuropsychology or Clinical Psychology. They must also have a 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 Middle East expertise and experience are encouraged to apply.