Engineering Economics

About the Faculty Position in Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran invites applications for multiple faculty positions. These roles are available across all academic ranks: assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor. KFUPM seeks candidates with expertise in Industrial Engineering and related areas who are committed to academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teaching experience in Industrial Engineering and related fields.
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Exhibit strong research potential through publications in reputable archival journals.
• Conduct original research within the domain of expertise and lead research projects, aiming for high-quality publications and research grant income.
• Engage in high-quality teaching, fulfilling departmental teaching requirements, including developing lab activities at the undergraduate level.
• Integrate recent advancements in the field into courses taught.
• Initiate and maintain research activities/projects with faculty members, resulting in peer-reviewed articles in high-impact professional journals.
• Participate in departmental and university service, including program development and other assigned duties.
• Adhere to job responsibilities as per Ministry of Civil Service regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a desire to promote and provide excellence in their field. While the job description does not specify a minimum experience, the roles are open to various academic ranks, suggesting a range of experience levels from entry-level (0-1 years) for assistant professor positions to extensive experience for full professor roles.

Compensation and Benefits

• Two-year renewable contract.
• Competitive tax-free salaries based on qualifications and experience.
• Free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with essential utilities and maintenance.
• Air ticket/s to Dammam upon appointment and 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.

Campus Facilities

The KFUPM campus provides a comprehensive range of facilities, including a medical and dental clinic, a health club with a swimming pool, an extensive library, computing, research and teaching laboratory facilities, a recreation center, and a private beach.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications for these full-time faculty positions within the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.