Associate/Full Professor – Environmental Management

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM); Dhahran Compound, Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals recherche un professeur associé ou titulaire en gestion environnementale. Le candidat idéal aura un doctorat et une expérience en recherche et enseignement, avec des compétences en conservation, évaluation des impacts environnementaux et durabilité. Ce poste offre un package d'avantages attractif, y compris un logement gratuit sur le campus et une assurance santé complète.

Benefits

Free on-campus housing

Fully paid health insurance

Dependent education aid

Paid tickets for annual repatriation holidays

Two months of paid summer holiday

Qualifications

• Doctorat d'une université réputée en gestion environnementale ou domaines connexes.
• Succès démontré en recherche de haute qualité.
• Capacité à enseigner des cours de gestion environnementale.

Responsibilities

• Développer un programme de recherche financé.
• Enseigner aux niveaux de premier cycle et de cycle supérieur.
• Superviser des projets de thèse.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Associate/Full Professor – Environmental Management

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences (CPG), Department of Geosciences invites applications for a faculty position (Associate or Full Professor level) in the field of Environmental Management with an emphasis on conservation and biodiversity, environmental impact and risk assessment, environmental policy and law, and/or climate change and sustainability, to begin as early as January 2026. We seek an outstanding individual to boost the Department’s reputation for cutting-edge research and dedicated teaching.

The Department has a strong tradition and international reputation in applied undergraduate and graduate education and offers accredited B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in geology and geophysics, and an M.S. degree in Environmental Science. KFUPM ranks 7th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by subject category of Minerals and Mining Engineering. The Department has 22 full-time faculty, two lecturers, six post-docs, five supporting staff, and approximately 71 undergraduate majors and 153 graduate students. State-of-the-science analytical facilities are housed in CPG. Programs are enhanced through close collaboration with the Department of Petroleum Engineering within the College and with other departments on campus (e.g., Civil and Environmental Engineering). Information about KFUPM, CPG, analytical facilities, and the Department can be found athttp://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa .

Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong and vibrant externally funded research program and establish an international reputation through publication, in addition to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, directing graduate research, and supervising thesis projects.

Qualifications:Candidates must possess a doctoral degree from a reputable university with emphasis on socioeconomic, sustainability, environmental ethics, conservation, restoration, and ecology subjects. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success for high-quality research and scholarship. Research interests should complement and support programs, and candidates linking their research in environmental management to the exploration and development of hydrocarbon or mineral deposit resources are desired. Applicants should demonstrate a record of successful teaching and possess strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, technically proficient, and able to work independently but collaboratively with others. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental management. Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.

Compensation:Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. KFUPM and CPG provide an attractive benefits package including free on-campus housing, fully paid health insurance, dependent education aid, and paid tickets for annual repatriation holidays. The annual contract includes two months of paid summer holiday.

How to Apply: Applicants must send a letter of interest, a full curriculum vitae containing Scopus statistics (h-index and citations), a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three references to: College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, Human Resources Office, KFUPM, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia. Preference is for email submissions [e-mail] withemail Subject as “Environmental Management”

Further Information:Further questions by qualified potential applicants can be addressed to the Department of Geosciences Chairman,[e-mail] .

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Associate/Full Professor – Environmental Management

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia first opened its doors in 1963 to an initial cohort of just 67 students.