About the Opportunity

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), a distinguished institution located in Dhahran, is actively seeking dedicated academics for full-time faculty positions. We invite applications from qualified Saudi candidates for roles at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. These positions are central to the department's mission, encompassing significant contributions to both advanced research and comprehensive teaching within diverse specializations of mechanical engineering.

Key Specializations

The department is specifically looking for expertise in one or more of the following critical areas:

• Fluid Dynamics and Heat
• Machine Design
• Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Control
• Solar Energy
• Water Desalination
• Nanotechnology

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the academic and research environment of the department. These full-time roles require a professional commitment of approximately 35-40 hours per week. Primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering effective teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Conducting and publishing high-quality research in their specialized field.
• Providing academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Performing administrative duties as assigned by the academic department.
• Undertaking other academic duties relevant to the department's operational needs.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must fulfill the following academic and professional requirements to be considered for these faculty positions:

• An earned ** degree from a reputable university in the relevant mechanical engineering field.
• Completion of full-time bachelor’s and master’s degrees with very good grades.
• Provision of a certificate equivalency if the academic degrees were obtained from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Eligibility and Language

Candidates should note the following specific conditions for these roles:

• The primary medium of instruction and communication at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is English.
• These faculty positions are exclusively open to Saudi nationals.

Commitment to Academic Excellence

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is committed to fostering a vibrant academic environment. We seek individuals dedicated to advancing knowledge through teaching and research, contributing to the university's esteemed reputation.