KFUPM is dedicated to fostering excellence in education and research, and one key aspect of our commitment is the
professional growth and recognition of our faculty and staff. Our university places a high value on the development
and success of our academic community.
The promotion process at KFUPM is a structured and merit-based approach aimed at recognizing and rewarding the
outstanding contributions of our faculty and staff. Through a rigorous evaluation system, we identify individuals
who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to teaching, research, and service to the university community.
This brief overview will provide insights into the criteria and procedures involved in the promotion process at KFUPM,
highlighting our commitment to nurturing a thriving academic environment and ensuring that our faculty and staff
members are empowered to achieve their professional aspirations within the university.
Faculty Promotion:
Assistant Professor
Procedure:
- Submit a request to the department head.
- Present the request to relevant councils (department, college, academic).
- Obtain administrative approval from the university president.
Conditions:
- Minimum four years of service.
- Meet the minimum requirements for scholarly production.
- Submitted work should be published or eligible for publication.
Professor
Procedure:
- Submit a request to the department head.
- Present the request to relevant councils (department, college, academic).
- Obtain administrative approval from the university president.
Conditions:
- Minimum four years of service.
- Meet the minimum requirements for scholarly production.
- Submitted work should be published or eligible for publication.
Staff Promotion:
- Saudi Staff
- Governmental Saudi Staff
- On-Contract Saudi Staff
- Non-Saudi Staff
Scientific Consultations - Saudi Faculty:
Procedure:
- Submit a request from the relevant minister or institution head to the university president.
- Present the request to the department and college councils.
- Obtain approval from the university president.
- Submit an annual report on the completed consultation work.
Conditions:
- Work in the field of specialization.
- Not work in more than one institution.
- Ensure that the consulting role does not adversely affect the primary job at the university.
Scientific Communication (Mission Abroad) - Saudi Faculty:
Procedure:
- Submit a request to the department head.
- Present the matter to relevant councils (department, college, academic, university).
- Obtain administrative approval from the university president.
- Submit a report upon return detailing the completed tasks during the mission.
Conditions:
- The mission duration should not exceed four months, with the possibility of extension up to one year if necessary.
