Assistant / Associate / Full Professor Material Sciences & Engineering📣 Job Ad

About the Opportunity

The Department of Material Science and Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran is seeking to appoint faculty members at all professorial ranks, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor. This is a full-time position for candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research within the field of Material Science & Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Establish and lead an independent research program.
• Deliver effective instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Candidate Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold an earned ** Degree from a reputable institution in Material Science & Engineering or a related science & engineering field.
• Possess a strong record of published research.
• Have experience in supervising the research of graduate students.
• Demonstrate relevant teaching experience at the university level.
• Have teaching and/or industrial experience in their respective areas of specialization.
• Be fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction at KFUPM.

Compensation and Benefits

KFUPM offers a comprehensive benefits package for this two-year renewable contract, including:

• Competitive tax-free salaries, determined by qualifications and experience.
• Free furnished, air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with essential utilities and maintenance provided.
• 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 and a local transportation allowance.
• Two months’ paid summer leave.
• Medical insurance.
• End-of-service gratuity after two (2) years of continuous service.
• The KFUPM campus provides various 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

Applicants should complete the online application form and submit the following materials:

• A cover letter introducing the candidacy, summarizing achievements and records, and indicating the applied-for rank.
• A comprehensive CV, including lists of publications.
• Copies of degree diplomas and transcripts.
• A statement of research interests.
• A statement of teaching interests.
• A list of the names, affiliations, and contact details of at least three potential referees (ready recommendation letters may be sent).
• A selection of 5 of the applicant’s top journal papers reflecting research interests.