Lecturer / Senior Lecturer - Electrical Engineering

KFUPM; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Air tickets to Dammam

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Summer leave

Dependent tuition support

Job summary

KFUPM in Saudi Arabia invites applications for Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching, advising students, and supporting service activities, with opportunities for research and industry collaboration.

Preference is given to candidates with teaching expertise in control systems, electronics, electromagnetics, or networks. The position offers a two-year renewable contract, tax-free salaries, and on-campus housing

Qualifications

• PhD required for senior lecturer position.
• Master's degree required for lecturer position.
• Certificate equivalency if the certificate obtained from outside the Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions in Electrical Engineering.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program review.
• Supervise undergraduate projects, capstones and internships.
• Provide academic advising and student guidance.
• Engage in research or professional practice and foster industry partnerships.

Education

PhD degree

Master's degree

Job description

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

Job Reference Number

Job Reference Number F078

Job Title

Location

Type

Type Full Time

Job Description

We invite applications from highly motivated and qualified candidates for a position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department. The successful candidate will play an active role in delivering high-quality teaching, contributing to curriculum development, providing academic advising, and supporting departmental service activities. The role also includes engagement in ongoing professional development and, where appropriate, participation in collaborative research or applied projects aligned with departmental priorities.

In line with current instructional needs, preference will be given to candidates with teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas.

• Control Systems
• Electronics
• Electromagnetics
• Networks

Job Responsibility

• Teaching & Instruction
  • Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions in core and specialized areas of Electrical Engineering (such as power systems, electronics, control systems, communications, circuits, or renewable energy).
  • Prepare course materials, assignments, and examinations in line with departmental standards.
  • Incorporate modern teaching methods, technology, and industry-relevant practices into instruction.
• Contribute to the design, review, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate student projects, capstones, and internships.
• Provide academic advising, guidance, and support to students.
• Service & Administration
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
  • Contribute to outreach, accreditation, and quality assurance processes.
  • Support departmental initiatives, such as labs, student clubs, and industry collaboration.
• Professional Development & Research
  • Engage in applied research, scholarly activities, or professional practice (depending on departmental expectations).
  • Foster industry and community partnerships.

• 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

For applicants applying for a senior lecturer position, they must have:

• An earned full-time PhD degree from a reputable university in the relevant field.
• Certificate equivalency if the certificate obtained from outside the Kingdom.

For applicants applying for a lecturer position, they must have:

• An earned full-time master’s degree from a reputable university in the relevant field.
• Certificate equivalency if the certificate obtained from outside the Kingdom.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Contact Information

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

Open Date

Close Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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