Posted 3/31/08
KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
College of Industrial Management
Department of Finance & Economics
Saudi Aramco Chair in Corporate Finance
The Department of Finance and Economics at the King Fahd
University of Petroleum & Minerals invites applications and
nominations for a newly established Saudi Aramco endowed
Chair in Corporate Finance.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The Chair holder is expected to be an outstanding scholar
of international repute. He should have demonstrated
evidence of a long tract record of research publications in
high quality international refereed journals. He should be
currently holding the rank of a full professor in the area
of finance at a reputable University along with an
established tract record of teaching and consultancy in
areas related to finance in general and corporate finance
in particular.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Chair holder will be responsible for, but not limited
to, the following activities:
- Give active leadership in enhancing excellence in
research in corporate finance and capital markets in
Saudi Arabia, the GCC region, and internationally.
- Act as a mentor to the junior faculty research
development and lead collaborative research teams to help
the faculty publish in reputed international refereed
journals.
- Create and participate in research programs which have a
special focus on topical issues in corporate finance.
- Assist in organizing regular seminars/workshops/
conferences/symposia (local, national, international).
- Create, develop, guide and participate in short training
courses offered by the Department of Finance & Economics
in collaboration with other faculty members as well as
the private and public sectors.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of
finance in general and corporate finance in particular.
- Offer technical and professional consulting assistance
and services to both private and public sectors in Saudi
Arabia.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Two-year renewable contract, competitive salary based on
qualifications and experience, free furnished housing with
free essential utilities and maintenance, and free medical
care at KFUPM Clinic. Subject to University policy, the
appointment includes the following additional benefits:
round-trip air tickets to Dammam for the faculty and up to
three of his dependents; tuition fees for school-age
dependent children enrolled in local schools; local
transportation allowance; two-month paid summer vacation,
end-of-service benefits, and free access to recreation
facilities. KFUPM campus has a range of teaching and
research support facilities such as an extensive library
acquisitions and library databases, computing facilities,
smart classrooms, and research and teaching laboratories.
The campus is within a very short distance from the cities
of Dammam and Al-Khobar.
In addition to normal university benefits, the endowed
Chair is provided with the expenses involved in research
assistance, secretarial support, and other operational
activities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Letters of nomination, C.V./Resume, and names of three
references should be sent to:
CONTACT: Dean of Faculty & Personnel Affairs
DEPT. REF.No. SACCF-08
KFUPM Box 5005
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
Email: MAILTO:faculty@kfupm.edu.sa
Fax: +966-3-860-2429 or 860-2442
Please always refer to the above DEPT. REF. No. in all
correspondence.
For more information, please visit the following KFUPM
website:
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa
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