Strategic Energy Transition Education Lead

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital; Thuwal; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

KAUST seeks an Energy Transition Educational Initiatives Lead to drive human capital development in the PSE division, translating energy research into practical learning experiences and certification programs.

The role bridges academia and industry, aligning with national energy goals. You will design courses, deploy labs, and collaborate with KAUST Academy on nationwide delivery and revenue-generating education models.

Qualifications

• Deep subject matter expertise in renewable energy, energy storage, CCUS technologies.
• Exceptional instructional design capabilities and a mindset geared toward bridging academic research with applied vocational training.
• Solid analytical capability to conduct market research and author technical/strategic reports on workforce readiness.
• Exceptional cross-functional coordination skills to engage stakeholders across academic and administrative environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous optimization of specialized energy transition courses covering Renewables, Energy Storage, and CCUS, etc.
• Design and deploy practical courses, workshops, and lab-based training setups that translate fundamental academic theory into applied engineering skills.
• Integrate globally recognized vocational and technical standards directly into student learning pathways and certification programs.
• Serve as the primary academic liaison to KAUST Academy, focusing on curriculum design, faculty engagement, and technical infrastructure, complementing the Academy's efforts in program logistics.
• Supply the specialized academic content and lab-based frameworks that feed seamlessly into the Academy's national delivery platforms.
• Co-design scalable, revenue-generating educational models alongside the Academy, ensuring the PSE
• Co-design and execute customized, industry-aligned training models (e.g., KAUST Battery School) and Executive Education workshops targeting policymakers and senior energy sector leaders.
• Collaborate tightly with KAUST Academy to spearhead national marketing campaigns, recruit cross-regional participants, and establish scalable, revenue-generating educational models.
• Integrate digital tools and advanced instructional technologies into the advanced energy curricula.
• Collaborate on quality assurance and academic self-assessments to ensure programs meet global energy-related education standards.

Skills

Renewable energy

Energy storage

CCUS technologies

Instructional design

Market research

Technical reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Laboratory training facilities

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

NABCEP

GWO

PMP

Job description

KAUST seeks an Energy Transition Educational Initiatives Lead to drive human capital development in the PSE division, translating energy research into practical learning experiences and certification programs.

The role bridges academia and industry, aligning with national energy goals. You will design courses, deploy labs, and collaborate with KAUST Academy on nationwide delivery and revenue-generating education models.