Senior Lecturer, Petroleum Engineering jobs at The Petroleum Institute
The Petroleum Institute (PI) in Abu Dhabi is seeking applications for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Petroleum Engineering Department.
Position Description: The Senior Lecturer reports directly to the Department Chairman who has overall responsibility for leadership of the Petroleum Engineering Department. The Petroleum Institute is a highly focused teaching and research institute with ambitions of becoming a leading institute in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop an active research program, and engage in departmental and institutional service. He/she will have outstanding opportunities to interact with national and international Petroleum Institute stakeholders for development of research and service (consulting, continuing education) programs. Involvement in professional society activities is encouraged and supported.
Qualifications:
* An earned Ph.D. or Masters Degree in Petroleum Engineering or in a closely related field
* Background in Petroleum Engineering or cognate area
* Excellent written and oral skills in English
* Ability to work effectively with faculty and students
The Petroleum Institute (PI) was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PI's sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and several major international oil companies, namely Shell, BP, Jodco and Total. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae.
Salary/Benefits: The total compensation package includes a tax-free 12-month base salary, and a benefits allowance that covers relocation, housing, initial furnishings, utilities; transportation (automobile purchase loan), health insurance, end-of-service benefit and annual leave travel. Applicants must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit all materials online at www.pi.ac.ae/jobs.
Successful applicants should be available to take up the post in August 2011. The deadline for applications is 31st March 2011. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.


