Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Posted 27 days ago
About the role
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