Job Description

Lecturer in Information Systems and Operations Management – KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications from Saudi nationals for a full-time Lecturer in Information Systems and Operations Management position in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management seeks qualified candidates holding an earned master’s degree in a relevant field to contribute to its teaching, research, academic advising, and departmental activities.

The position covers branches of Information Systems and Operations Management and is intended for candidates seeking an academic teaching and research role at Lecturer level.

This vacancy is exclusively for Saudi nationals. English is the University’s medium of instruction.

Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Department: Information Systems and Operations Management
Job Title: Lecturer
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: SA123
Minimum Qualification: Earned master’s degree in a relevant field
Nationality Requirement: Saudi nationals only
Application Deadline: Not specified

About King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is a university located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

The University offers academic programmes across engineering, science, computing, management, and related disciplines.

The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management seeks Saudi academics who can contribute to its teaching and research activities.

English is the medium of instruction at KFUPM.

Information Systems Lecturer at KFUPM – Position Overview

The successful candidate will undertake teaching and research responsibilities within the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management.

The appointment also includes academic advising, administrative duties, and other academic responsibilities assigned by the Department.

Applicants must hold an earned master’s degree from a reputable university in a relevant discipline.

Unlike the Department’s separately advertised professorial positions, this vacancy is specifically for the academic rank of Lecturer.

The advertisement does not require applicants to hold a PhD.

Areas of Specialisation

The Department welcomes applicants from all branches of Information Systems and Operations Management.

Information Systems

Applicants with relevant academic qualifications in Information Systems are invited to apply.

The advertisement does not restrict eligibility to a particular Information Systems specialisation.

Operations Management

Candidates specialising in Operations Management are also eligible for consideration.

The source does not identify specific Operations Management subfields, teaching courses, or research topics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching

The Information Systems Lecturer at KFUPM will undertake teaching duties assigned by the Department.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering academic instruction in relevant departmental subjects.
• Supporting the University’s teaching activities.
• Carrying out other teaching-related responsibilities assigned by the Department.

The advertisement does not specify individual courses, a numerical teaching load, or the academic levels to be taught.

2. Research

The appointed Lecturer will contribute to research activities in Information Systems, Operations Management, or a relevant area.

Research forms part of the position’s stated responsibilities.

However, the advertisement does not specify:

• A minimum number of publications.
• Required journal rankings.
• Research grant requirements.
• Mandatory postdoctoral research experience.
• A particular research specialisation.

3. Academic Advising

The successful candidate will undertake academic advising duties as assigned by the Department.

These activities form part of the University’s academic responsibilities for faculty members.

4. Administrative Duties

The appointed Lecturer will participate in administrative responsibilities assigned by the academic department.

Other academic duties may also be assigned according to departmental requirements.

5. Weekly Professional Commitment

The successful candidate is expected to be available for professional duties for approximately 35–40 hours per week.

This includes teaching, research, academic advising, administrative responsibilities, and other assigned academic activities.

The stated commitment refers to overall professional duties, not solely classroom teaching hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned Master’s Degree

Applicants must hold an earned master’s degree from a reputable university in a relevant field.

A PhD is not specified as a mandatory qualification.

The advertisement does not require a particular minimum number of years since completion of the master’s degree.

Academic Grades and Study Requirements

The employer specifies a requirement for full-time degree study with very good grades.

However, the original qualifications section contains an apparent typographical duplication, referring to:

“A full time Master’s and master’s degrees with very good grades.”

The precise intended degree combination should be confirmed with KFUPM.

Applicants should not assume that this wording creates a requirement for two separate master’s degrees.

Certificate Equivalency

Applicants whose academic certificates were obtained outside Saudi Arabia must provide the applicable certificate equivalency.

Candidates should ensure that their academic qualifications satisfy the University’s recognition requirements.

Saudi Nationality

Saudi nationality is mandatory.

The vacancy is explicitly restricted to Saudi nationals.

Applications from candidates who do not meet this nationality requirement are outside the advertised eligibility criteria.

English Language

English is the medium of instruction at KFUPM.

Applicants must be able to undertake the teaching responsibilities of the position in English.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent English-language test score, nor does it state a separate formal language certification requirement.

Academic Rank

The advertised position is Lecturer.

The vacancy does not explicitly invite applications for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor ranks.

Candidates holding a master’s degree in a relevant field may apply, subject to the remaining qualification and eligibility requirements.

The advertisement does not establish a PhD requirement or identify this appointment as tenure-track.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents through the official KFUPM online recruitment system.

Mandatory Documents

1. Official Academic Transcripts – The application system requests all official transcripts (BS, MS, PhD) combined into one file.
2. Degrees and Certifications – The system requests degree certificates and certifications (BS, MS, PhD) combined into one file.
3. Applicant Photograph – Required by the application system.
4. Scanned Copy of National ID – Required as part of the application.
5. Résumé – An up-to-date résumé presenting the applicant’s academic qualifications and relevant experience.

Important: The online document categories mention bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD records, but the advertised minimum qualification is a master’s degree. The source does not establish that a PhD is mandatory. Applicants should provide records for qualifications they actually hold and follow the recruitment system’s instructions.

Optional Supporting Documents

Applicants may also upload:

1. Reference letters combined into one file.
2. Teaching statement.
3. Other supporting document.
4. Research statement.
5. List of publications.
6. Writing sample.
7. Teaching philosophy.

These documents are listed as optional in the original application system.

Candidates with relevant teaching or research experience may use the optional documents to provide additional evidence of their academic capabilities.

Supplemental Application Questions

The application system includes the following questions.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Foreign Scholarships

Applicants must indicate whether they are participating in the programme.

The question is mandatory, but participation is not stated as a condition of eligibility.

Highest Educational Qualification

Applicants are asked to identify their highest earned or expected educational qualification from the available options.

Recruitment Source

Applicants must explain how they learned about the employment opportunity.

Gender

The application system requires applicants to select one of the following options:

• Male
• Female

This is a required application-form question. The advertisement does not specify a gender-based eligibility restriction.

Employment Conditions

The position is advertised as full-time.

Faculty members are expected to be available for approximately 35–40 hours per week for professional responsibilities.

The source does not specify:

• Salary or salary range.
• Contract duration.
• Appointment start date.
• Tenure status.
• Specific benefits or allowances.
• Minimum years of professional experience.
• Numerical teaching load.

Applicants should consult the official KFUPM recruitment system for any additional employment details.

Application Deadline

Not specified in the supplied advertisement.

The original posting contains blank fields for:

• Opening date.
• Closing date.
• Open-until-filled status.

Applicants should verify that the vacancy remains active before submitting their applications.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals recruitment system.

Job Reference: SA123
Posting ID: 3288

Direct Application Link:
https://ats.kfupm.edu.sa/postings/3288/pre_apply

Applicants should select Apply for this Job, complete the required application questions, and upload the mandatory supporting documents.

Recruitment Contact

Director of Talent Acquisition
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005
Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia

Email: s-faculty@kfupm.edu.sa

The email address is provided for recruitment contact purposes. The advertised application method is the official online recruitment system.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Department	Information Systems and Operations Management
Job Title	Lecturer
Location	Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Job Reference	SA123
Posting ID	3288
Academic Rank	Lecturer
Employment Type	Full-time
Primary Disciplines	Information Systems and Operations Management
Minimum Qualification	Earned master’s degree in a relevant field
PhD Required	No
Academic Grades	Very good grades specified; degree wording requires clarification
Foreign Degree Equivalency	Required where applicable
Nationality Requirement	Saudi nationals only
Language of Instruction	English
Teaching Responsibilities	Department-assigned teaching
Research Responsibilities	Academic research
Academic Advising	Required
Administrative Duties	Required
Weekly Professional Commitment	Approximately 35–40 hours
Minimum Years of Experience	Not specified
Research Publications	No minimum specified
Teaching Load	Not specified
Tenure Status	Not specified
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Start Date	Not specified
Application Deadline	Not specified
Required Documents	Official transcripts, degree certificates, applicant photo, National ID, résumé
Optional Documents	References, teaching statement, research statement, publications, writing sample, teaching philosophy, other document
Application Method	Online
Application URL	https://ats.kfupm.edu.sa/postings/3288/pre_apply
Recruitment Email	s-faculty@kfupm.edu.sa