Associate / Full Professor – Geosciences - Environmental Management

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Dhahran Compound

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SAR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Fully paid health insurance

Dependent education aid

Paid tickets for annual repatriation

Two months of paid summer holiday

Job summary

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor in Geosciences – Environmental Management. The appointee will contribute to research and teaching excellence, lead graduate projects, and help advance the department's international reputation.

Responsibilities include developing an externally funded program, publishing widely, directing graduate research, and mentoring students across undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree with emphasis on socioeconomic, sustainability, environmental ethics, conservation, restoration, and ecology subjects.
Record of high-quality research and scholarship.
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental management.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong externally funded research program and establish international reputation through publications.
Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, direct graduate research and supervise theses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing

Communication

Teaching experience

Research leadership

Education

PhD

Job description

Associate / Full Professor – Geosciences - Environmental Management

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Position Type

Faculty

Job Reference Number

CPG023

Job Title

Associate / Full Professor – Geosciences - Environmental Management

Location

Type

Full Time

Job Description

External Hiring
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 at http://cpg.kfupm.edu.sa .

Job Responsibility

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.

Salary and benefits

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

free on-campus housing
fully paid health insurance
dependent education aid
paid tickets for annual repatriation holidays
the annual contract includes two months of paid summer holiday

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Contact Information

Dean, College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5085, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email: cpghr@kfupm.edu.sa
Telephone: +966 13 860-8662
Fax: +966 13 860-8663

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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* What is the Highest Education Level you have earned?
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- PhD or above
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