Lecturer – Industrial & Systems Engineering

About the role

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is seeking multiple lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in industrial engineering and related fields. The position involves delivering high‑quality instruction, developing laboratory activities, and integrating the latest research advances into the curriculum.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses and design lab sessions in areas such as Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control, Data Science, and Human Factors.
• Incorporate recent advancements in the subject matter into teaching materials.
• Initiate and collaborate on research projects that lead to peer‑reviewed publications.
• Participate in departmental service, program development, and other university duties.

Required profile

• Master's degree from a reputable institution.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Experience with a programming language, preferably Python and Jupyter notebooks.

Required skills

• Python
• Jupyter notebooks

What we offer

• Two‑year renewable fixed‑term contract with competitive tax‑free salary.
• Free furnished on‑campus housing with utilities and maintenance.
• Air tickets to Dammam upon appointment and repatriation for up to four persons.
• Contribution toward tuition fees for school‑age dependent children and local transportation allowance.
• Two months paid summer leave, medical insurance, and end‑of‑service gratuity.
• Access to campus facilities including medical clinic, health club, library, labs, recreation center, and private beach.