Job Description

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

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) invites applications from Saudi nationals 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 Department seeks qualified candidates holding an earned PhD in a relevant field to contribute to teaching, research, academic advising, and departmental activities across Information Systems and Operations Management.

Applications are welcomed from candidates specialising in Systems Analysis and Design, Database Management Systems, Management Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce, Internet Technologies, Web Applications, Information Resources Management, and Operations Management.

This vacancy is exclusively for Saudi nationals. Applicants must also be fluent in English, the University’s language of instruction.

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
Job Reference: SA106
Minimum Qualification: Earned PhD in a relevant field
Nationality Requirement: Saudi nationals only
Application Deadline: Not specified in the advertisement

About King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is a university 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 qualified Saudi academics to contribute to its research and teaching activities.

The positions provide opportunities for academic work across information systems, management technologies, and operations management.

Information Systems and Operations Management – Faculty Position Overview

The Department seeks faculty members who can contribute to research and teaching across its academic disciplines.

Successful candidates will be expected to undertake teaching, research, academic advising, administrative responsibilities, and other academic duties assigned by the Department.

Appointments are advertised at three academic ranks:

• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor
• Full Professor

The advertisement does not specify separate appointment criteria for each rank.

Areas of Specialisation

Applications are invited across all branches of Information Systems and Operations Management.

1. Information Systems

The Department identifies the following areas of interest.

Systems Analysis and Design

Academic expertise in systems analysis, information systems design, and related methodologies.

Database Management Systems

Teaching and research expertise in database management systems and related information technologies.

Management Support Systems

Relevant areas include:

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

E-Commerce

Academic expertise in electronic commerce and related information systems.

Internet Technologies and Web Applications

Teaching and research in internet technologies, web applications, and related systems.

Information Resources Management

Expertise in information resources management and associated information systems disciplines.

2. Operations Management

The Department also welcomes applicants specialising in Operations Management.

The original advertisement does not identify specific Operations Management subfields or restrict applications to particular research areas within the discipline.

Candidates with relevant doctoral qualifications and academic expertise in Operations Management are therefore within the stated scope of the vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

University Teaching

Successful candidates will contribute to teaching activities within the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management.

All instruction is conducted in English.

Faculty members will be expected to undertake teaching duties assigned by the academic department.

The advertisement does not specify particular courses, a minimum teaching load, or the distribution of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities.

Academic Research

Research is a central component of the advertised faculty appointments.

Successful candidates will contribute to research activities within their respective fields of Information Systems or Operations Management.

The advertisement does not specify minimum publication counts, journal rankings, citation thresholds, or research funding requirements.

Academic Advising

Faculty members will undertake academic advising responsibilities assigned by the Department.

Administrative and Departmental Duties

The appointed faculty members will participate in administrative duties and other academic activities as assigned.

These responsibilities form part of the overall faculty workload.

Weekly Professional Commitment

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

This commitment encompasses teaching, research, academic advising, administrative duties, and other assigned academic responsibilities.

It should not be interpreted as 35–40 hours of classroom teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy the following requirements.

1. Earned PhD

Candidates must hold an earned PhD from a reputable university in a relevant field.

The advertisement does not state that applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate are eligible for appointment.

2. Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

Applicants must have completed full-time bachelor’s and master’s degree studies with very good grades, as specified in the employer’s qualifications.

The advertisement does not provide a numerical GPA threshold or an equivalence for the stated grade requirement.

3. Qualification Equivalency

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

Candidates should follow the employer’s instructions regarding acceptable equivalency documentation.

4. English Language Fluency

Fluency in English is mandatory.

English is the medium of instruction at KFUPM.

The advertisement does not specify a required IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent English-language examination score.

5. Saudi Nationality

Only Saudi nationals are eligible to apply.

This is an explicit restriction in the official advertisement.

The position is not advertised as open to international applicants of other nationalities.

Academic Ranks

Assistant Professor

Applicants holding the required academic qualifications may apply for consideration at Assistant Professor rank.

Associate Professor

Candidates may also apply for Associate Professor positions within the Department.

Full Professor

The Department additionally invites applications for Full Professor positions.

The advertisement does not specify separate experience, publication, or research funding thresholds for each rank.

Applicants should consult KFUPM’s academic appointment requirements for any additional rank-specific conditions.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents through the online application system.

Mandatory Documents

1. All Official Academic Transcripts – Bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD transcripts combined into one file.
2. All Degrees and Certifications – Bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degree certificates and certifications combined into one file.
3. Scanned Copy of National ID – Required as part of the application.
4. Résumé – An up-to-date résumé presenting the applicant’s qualifications and relevant academic experience.

Applicants should ensure that the required combined files are prepared before starting the online application.

Optional Supporting Documents

The application system also accepts the following optional documents:

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

Although these documents are optional in the application system, relevant academic supporting materials may help applicants present their teaching and research experience.

Supplemental Application Questions

The online application includes supplemental questions.

Applicants may be asked:

• Whether they are participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Foreign Scholarships.
• Their highest educational qualification.
• How they learned about the employment opportunity.

The scholarship programme question is mandatory, but the advertisement does not state that participation in the programme is an eligibility requirement.

Applicants should answer all required questions accurately.

Employment Conditions

The position is advertised as full-time.

The employer specifies an expected professional commitment of approximately 35–40 hours per week.

However, the advertisement does not specify:

• Salary or salary range.
• Contract duration.
• Appointment start date.
• Tenure-track or tenured status.
• Specific employment benefits.
• Numerical teaching load.
• Minimum years of postdoctoral or faculty experience.

These details should be confirmed through the official recruitment process.

Application Deadline

Not specified in the supplied advertisement.

The posting contains no populated opening date, closing date, or confirmation that the position is open until filled.

Applicants should check the official recruitment page for the current status of the vacancy.

How to Apply

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

Job Reference: SA106
Posting ID: 3289

Direct Application Link:
https://ats.kfupm.edu.sa/postings/3289/pre_apply

Applicants should use the official Apply for this Job function and complete the online application process.

Before submitting, ensure that all required academic documents, the scanned National ID, and résumé have been uploaded.

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 as recruitment contact information. The advertised application method is the official online 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	SA106
Posting ID	3289
Academic Ranks	Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor
Employment Type	Full-time
Primary Disciplines	Information Systems and Operations Management
Information Systems Specialisations	Systems Analysis and Design, Databases, Management Support Systems, E-Commerce, Internet Technologies, Web Applications, Information Resources Management
Operations Management	All relevant branches
Minimum Qualification	Earned PhD in a relevant field
Bachelor’s Degree	Full-time study with very good grades required
Master’s Degree	Full-time study with very good grades required
Foreign Degree Equivalency	Required for certificates obtained outside Saudi Arabia
Nationality Requirement	Saudi nationals only
Language	Fluent English required
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
Publication Requirements	Not specified
Tenure Status	Not specified
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Start Date	Not specified
Application Deadline	Not specified
Required Documents	Academic transcripts, degree certificates, National ID, résumé
Optional Documents	References, photograph, teaching statement, research statement, publications, writing sample, teaching philosophy, other document
Application Method	Online
Application URL	https://ats.kfupm.edu.sa/postings/3289/pre_apply
Recruitment Email	s-faculty@kfupm.edu.sa