Open Rank Faculty of Petroleum Engineering

Position Summary:

AUIB invites applications for multiple open rank faculty positions in Petroleum Engineering. These are teaching-intensive roles focused on delivering high-quality instruction in core petroleum engineering topics. The successful candidate will play a key role in training students through lectures, labs, and design projects, connecting theory to real-world applications. These are primarily teaching-focused roles with opportunities for pedagogical research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator committed to undergraduate and graduate student success in a dynamic, project-based learning environment.
 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Teach a 4/4 course load per academic year in Petroleum Engineering, including but not limited to: Drilling Engineering, Production Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Petrophysics, or Formation Evaluation.
•    Supervise undergraduate lab sessions (e.g., core analysis, fluid properties, drilling simulators) and capstone design projects.
•    Provide academic advising and career mentoring to undergraduate students.
•    Contribute to the maintenance and modernization of teaching laboratories and software (e.g., industry-standard simulators).
•    Participating in department service, including student chapter advising (e.g., SPE), recruitment, and accreditation activities (ABET).
•    Stay current with industry trends and technologies to ensure curriculum relevance.
 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

•    Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
•    Prior teaching experience at the college level as instructor of record.
•    Relevant industry experience in computing, hardware design, or AI applications.
•    Experience developing hands-on laboratory exercises or project-based curricula.
•    Interest or experience in pedagogical innovation and educational research.



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