Job Description

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Information Systems and Operations Management – KFUPM, Saudi Arabia

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, KFUPM Business School, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

The University seeks qualified academics with an earned PhD, a strong record of published research, graduate research supervision experience, and relevant university-level teaching experience.

The Information Systems and Operations Management faculty positions cover a broad range of specialisations, including Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence in Business, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Optimization, Simulation, Decision Sciences, and Risk Analysis.

Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students, supervise master’s and doctoral research, and develop funded research programmes appropriate to their specialisations.

KFUPM offers a two-year renewable contract, competitive tax-free salaries, furnished on-campus housing, medical insurance, paid summer leave, and additional employment benefits.

Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
School: KFUPM Business School
Department: Information Systems and Operations Management
Academic Ranks: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract: Two years, renewable
Minimum Qualification: Earned PhD from a reputable institution
Job Reference: F013
Application Deadline: Not specified

About King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

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

The advertised positions are based within KFUPM Business School, which the University identifies as having held AACSB accreditation since 2002.

The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management invites applications from qualified academics with expertise in information systems, business technologies, management sciences, and operations management.

English is the medium of instruction at KFUPM, and applicants must be fluent in English.

Information Systems and Operations Management – Faculty Positions

The Department invites applications across two principal disciplinary areas:

1. Information Systems
2. Operations Management

Appointments are available at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor ranks.

Candidates should demonstrate academic qualifications, research achievements, and teaching experience relevant to their areas of specialisation.

1. Information Systems Specialisations

The Department welcomes applicants with teaching and research expertise in the following areas.

Systems Analysis and Design

Systems analysis, information systems design, and related methodologies.

Business Analytics

Business analytics and the application of analytical approaches to organisational and management problems.

Data Management

Data management and related information systems disciplines.

Management Support Systems

Relevant areas include:

• Decision Support Systems (DSS)
• Expert Systems (ES)
• Executive Information Systems (EIS)
• Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)
• Related management support technologies

E-Commerce and Digital Business Models

Electronic commerce, digital business models, and related information systems.

Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society

Applications of artificial intelligence in business and society.

Internet Technologies and Web Applications

Internet technologies, web applications, and related systems.

Digital Transformation

Digital transformation and its relationship to organisations, business processes, and information systems.

2. Operations Management Specialisations

The Department also invites applications from candidates specialising in Operations Management and related fields.

Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Supply chain management, logistics, and associated operations disciplines.

Operations Management

Research and teaching in operations management.

Quantitative Methods, Optimization, Simulation, and Stochastic Modeling

The Department specifically identifies:

• Quantitative Methods
• Optimization
• Simulation
• Stochastic Modeling

Management Sciences

Research and teaching in management sciences and related analytical disciplines.

Decision Sciences and Risk Analysis

Decision sciences, risk analysis, and associated quantitative and management approaches.

Candidates with expertise in these areas are encouraged to apply for the relevant academic rank.

Key Responsibilities

Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching

Successful candidates will teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering undergraduate courses.
• Teaching graduate-level courses.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to educational quality.
• Supporting student learning and academic engagement.
• Contributing to the Department’s teaching activities.

Applicants must demonstrate relevant teaching experience at the university level.

The advertisement does not specify a numerical teaching load or particular course assignments.

Academic Advising and Student Mentorship

Faculty members will be responsible for advising and mentoring students.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to student interaction and academic development.

Master’s and PhD Research Supervision

The appointed faculty members will supervise graduate research, including:

• Master’s theses.
• PhD dissertations.

Previous experience supervising graduate student research is an explicit qualification requirement.

Candidates should therefore be prepared to demonstrate relevant supervision experience in their applications.

Development of Funded Research Programmes

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a funded research programme appropriate to their academic specialisation.

Research responsibilities include:

• Conducting research in Information Systems, Operations Management, or a relevant field.
• Maintaining scholarly research activity.
• Developing a research programme capable of attracting funding.
• Publishing research findings.
• Contributing to the Department’s research activities.

Applicants must have a strong record of published research.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum publication count, journal ranking, citation threshold, or required funding amount.

Commitment to Quality Education

The University expects successful candidates to demonstrate a strong commitment to:

• Quality education.
• Student interaction.
• Effective teaching.
• Graduate research development.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following academic and professional requirements.

Earned PhD

Candidates must hold an earned PhD from a reputable institution.

The qualification should be relevant to the applicant’s proposed area of teaching and research.

The advertisement does not explicitly permit applications from candidates who have not yet completed their doctorate.

Strong Published Research Record

Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of published research.

The source does not specify:

• A minimum number of publications.
• Mandatory Scopus or Web of Science indexing.
• Required journal quartiles.
• Minimum citation counts.
• A particular h-index.

Graduate Research Supervision

Candidates must have experience supervising graduate student research.

The position includes supervision of master’s theses and PhD dissertations.

University-Level Teaching Experience

Relevant teaching experience at the university level is required.

Applicants should demonstrate their ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Teaching and/or Industrial Experience

The advertisement additionally specifies teaching and/or industrial experience in the respective areas of specialisation.

Relevant industry experience may therefore strengthen an application, but the source does not establish a separate minimum number of industrial experience years.

English Language Fluency

Applicants must be fluent in English.

English is the University’s medium of instruction.

The advertisement does not specify an IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent examination threshold.

Academic Ranks

The vacancy is advertised at three academic ranks.

Assistant Professor

Qualified candidates may apply for consideration at Assistant Professor rank.

Associate Professor

Applicants with relevant qualifications, teaching experience, research achievements, and graduate supervision experience may be considered for Associate Professor positions.

Full Professor

Candidates may also apply for Full Professor appointments.

The advertisement does not specify separate numerical eligibility thresholds for each rank.

Final appointment decisions are subject to the University’s academic recruitment and appointment processes.

Compensation and Benefits

KFUPM advertises the following employment package.

Contract Duration

Two-year renewable contract.

The advertisement does not specify a maximum number of renewals.

Salary

Competitive tax-free salaries, based on qualifications and experience.

No specific salary amount or salary range is provided.

Furnished On-Campus Housing

The advertised benefits include:

• Free furnished on-campus housing.
• Air-conditioned accommodation.
• Free essential utilities.
• Free maintenance.

Air Travel

The University provides:

• Air ticket(s) to Dammam upon appointment.
• Final repatriation air ticket(s) for up to four persons.

The source does not specify an annual home-leave flight allowance.

Education Support for Dependants

The benefits include a contribution towards local tuition fees for school-age dependent children.

The advertisement does not specify the maximum contribution or the number of eligible children.

Transportation Allowance

A local transportation allowance is included.

The amount is not specified.

Paid Summer Leave

The advertised package includes two months’ paid summer leave.

Medical Insurance

Medical insurance is provided.

The advertisement does not specify the detailed coverage or dependent eligibility.

End-of-Service Gratuity

An end-of-service gratuity is available after two years of continuous service.

The source does not specify the gratuity calculation method.

Campus Facilities

KFUPM identifies the following campus facilities:

• Medical and dental clinic.
• Health club with swimming pool.
• Extensive library.
• Computing facilities.
• Research and teaching laboratories.
• Recreation centre.
• Private beach.

Access to individual facilities may be subject to applicable University arrangements.

Employment Conditions

The positions are advertised as full-time appointments under two-year renewable contracts.

The source does not specify:

• Exact appointment start date.
• Numerical teaching load.
• Probation period.
• Tenure-track or tenured status.
• Minimum years of postdoctoral experience.
• Specific salary amounts.

The positions should not be described as permanent or tenured without additional employer confirmation.

Required Application Documents

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

Mandatory Documents

1. Résumé – Presenting academic qualifications, research, teaching, supervision, and relevant professional experience.
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application – Explaining the applicant’s interest in and suitability for the position.
3. Official Academic Transcripts – Bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD transcripts combined into one file.
4. Degrees and Certifications – Bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD certificates and certifications combined into one file.
5. Dissertation Abstract – Abstract of the applicant’s doctoral dissertation.
6. Scanned Copy of Passport – Required by the application system.
7. Applicant Photograph – Required by the application system.
8. Teaching Statement – Describing relevant teaching experience and approach.
9. Research Statement – Presenting research experience, interests, and proposed research direction.
10. List of Publications – Listing the applicant’s scholarly publications.

All ten document categories are marked as required in the supplied application instructions.

Optional Documents

The application system additionally permits:

• Other supporting document.

Supplemental Application Questions

Applicants must answer the following questions:

Highest Educational Qualification

Applicants must identify their highest earned qualification from:

• Bachelor’s.
• Master’s.
• PhD or above.

Recruitment Source

Applicants must explain how they learned about the employment opportunity.

Both questions are marked as required in the application system.

Nationality Eligibility

The supplied advertisement does not specify a Saudi-nationality restriction.

Unlike separate KFUPM vacancies explicitly labelled Saudi nationals only, this posting contains no equivalent nationality limitation.

Applicants should nevertheless confirm any applicable recruitment, employment, or immigration requirements with KFUPM.

Application Deadline

Not specified in the supplied advertisement.

The posting contains blank fields for:

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

Applicants should check the official recruitment page to confirm that applications are still being accepted.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official KFUPM online recruitment system.

Job Reference: F013
Posting ID: 3287

Direct Application Link:
https://ats.kfupm.edu.sa/postings/3287/pre_apply

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

Recruitment Contact

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

Email: faculty@kfupm.edu.sa

The advertised application method is the official online recruitment system.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
School	KFUPM Business School
Department	Information Systems and Operations Management
Location	Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Job Reference	F013
Posting ID	3287
Academic Ranks	Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor
Employment Type	Full-time
Contract Duration	Two years, renewable
Primary Disciplines	Information Systems and Operations Management
Information Systems Specialisations	Systems Analysis and Design, Business Analytics, Data Management, Management Support Systems, E-Commerce, AI in Business, Internet Technologies, Digital Transformation
Operations Management Specialisations	Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Operations Management, Quantitative Methods, Optimization, Simulation, Stochastic Modeling, Management Sciences, Decision Sciences, Risk Analysis
Minimum Qualification	Earned PhD from a reputable institution
Research Record	Strong published research record required
Graduate Research Supervision	Previous experience required
Teaching Experience	Relevant university-level experience required
Teaching and/or Industrial Experience	Required in the relevant specialisation
English Language	Fluency required
Nationality Restriction	None specified
Research Responsibilities	Develop a funded research programme
Teaching Responsibilities	Undergraduate and graduate courses
Student Advising and Mentoring	Required
Research Supervision	Master’s theses and PhD dissertations
Salary	Competitive, tax-free; based on qualifications and experience
Housing	Free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing
Utilities and Maintenance	Free essential utilities and maintenance
Air Travel	Arrival tickets to Dammam; final repatriation tickets for up to four persons
Dependants’ Education	Contribution towards local tuition fees
Transportation	Local transportation allowance
Paid Summer Leave	Two months
Medical Insurance	Provided
End-of-Service Gratuity	After two years of continuous service
Campus Facilities	Medical and dental clinic, health club, swimming pool, library, laboratories, recreation centre, private beach
Minimum Years of Experience	Not specified
Tenure Status	Not specified
Start Date	Not specified
Application Deadline	Not specified
Required Documents	Résumé, cover letter, transcripts, degrees/certifications, dissertation abstract, passport copy, photograph, teaching statement, research statement, publications list
Optional Documents	Other supporting document
Application Method	Online
Application URL	https://ats.kfupm.edu.sa/postings/3287/pre_apply
Recruitment Email	faculty@kfupm.edu.sa