​​Faculty Positions

KAUST is currently appointing faculty in each of its three academic divisions.

KAUST offers superb research facilities, generous assured research funding and internationally competitive salaries; it attracts top international faculty and students to conduct fundamental and goal-oriented research that addresses the world's pressing scientific and technological challenges.

A successful faculty candidate at KAUST has an exceptional track record in one of the University's focal research areas, is able to lead a high-impact research group and can demonstrate strong commitment to graduate education. The University encourages all qualified candidates, both international and Saudis, to apply.

Outstanding Saudi researchers wishing to pursue a faculty career at KAUST are invited to apply to the Ibn Rush Professorship. The Ibn Rushd Professorship is a faculty position that is open to applicants at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor)