Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

The Architectural Engineering and Construction Management invites applications for faculty positions with ample quality teaching, excellent research record and, preferably, industrial experience in the following areas:

1. Digitalization, Automation, and Smart Construction:

Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twins, and 3D Scanning
Sensors, IoT Technologies, and Construction Monitoring
Construction Simulation, Robotics, and Automation
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing for Construction)
Smart and Data-Driven Construction Practices
Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR) and Blockchain for Design, Training, and Smart Contracts
AI and Predictive Analytics for Construction Processes

2. Sustainable Energy and Built Environment:

Renewable and Low-Carbon Technologies for Buildings
Net-Zero Energy Strategies and Building Retrofitting
Energy Conservation, Management, and Decarbonization
Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Carbon Footprint
Green Building Certifications, Climate Resilience, Urban Heat Island, and Urban Sustainability

3. Building Systems, Performance, and Human Health

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ): Thermal, Air Quality, Lighting, and Acoustics
High-Performance Building Envelopes and Façade Systems
Advanced and Resilient Structural & Material Systems
Integrated Building Systems for Energy Efficiency and Occupant Well-being
Human-Centered Design for Health, Comfort, and Accessibility
Smart HVAC, Renewable Integration, and Grid-Interactive Buildings

4. Construction, Project, and Engineering Management

Infrastructure and Megaproject Delivery Systems
Modular, Prefabricated, and Industrialized Construction
Lean, Agile, and Integrated Project Delivery Methods
Procurement and Logistics Optimization
Project Planning, Scheduling, Control, and Maintenance Management
Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Decision Support Systems
Risk, Safety, Quality, and Sustainability in Construction and Engineering Management
Construction productivity, Economics & Heavy equipment management

5. Smart Facilities, Operations, and Asset Management

Facilities Operation, Maintenance, and Smart FM Systems
Fire Safety, Security, Risk, and Disaster Preparedness in Facilities
Real Estate, Property, and Asset Management
Post-Occupancy Evaluation and Building Performance Feedback
Digital Twins and Data-Driven Facility Lifecycle Management
Waste Management and Recycling

Job Responsibility

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate course, advising and mentoring of students, supervision of MS and PhD thesis / dissertation and develop funded research program appropriate to his field of specialization. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality education and student interaction.

Compensation & Benefits

Two-year renewable contract.

Competitive tax-free salaries based on qualifications and experience.

Free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance.

Air ticket/s to Dammam upon appointment; 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.

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

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. from reputable institution, strong record of published research, experience in supervising research of graduate students, relevant teaching experience at the university level and have teaching and/or industrial experience in the respective areas.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Applications are invited for faculty positions for the Academic Year at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.

Contact Information

Director of Talent Acquisition
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email: faculty@kfupm.edu.sa

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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