Lecturer

About the Role

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in the English Language Department (ELD). This role is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and requires 5-10 years of experience. The ELD is seeking to recruit new male and female faculty members.

About King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

KFUPM is an English-medium university specializing in science, technology, and business, located in Dhahran on the Arabian Gulf. The university attracts top students from the MENA region and is ranked among the top 70 universities globally. The English Language Department typically enrolls 25% of the university's approximately 10,000 undergraduate students each semester.

English Language Department Courses

The ELD delivers four core undergraduate English courses:

• An Introduction to Academic Discourse (focusing on freshmen composition, reading, and academic vocabulary)
• An Introduction to Report Writing (covering source-based writing, presentation skills, and term report preparation)
• Academic and Professional Communication (addressing advanced research and report writing, job-seeking strategies, business correspondence, and presentation skills)
• Career Essentials (including interviewing skills, corporate culture, and creative problem-solving techniques)

Key Responsibilities and Workload

Lecturers in the ELD are responsible for teaching undergraduate English courses. The academic calendar comprises two 15-week semesters (fall and spring), each followed by two weeks dedicated to final examinations.

• Teach four classes per day, three days per week.
• Hold five office hours per week.
• Instruct two of the four undergraduate courses each semester.
• Manage a student load typically ranging from 80 to 90 students.

Experience Required

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience to be considered for this Lecturer position.

Application Process

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply for this position at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals.