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Professors Faculty of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering


Lecturers/Associate Professors/Professors

Faculty of Engineering - Department of Petroleum Engineering


BUE is one of Egypt’s top private Universities and is situated 35 km east of Cairo. It delivers a wide range of degree programmes validated by UK Universities and has a strong emphasis on research. BUE aims to be a leading research and teaching University, providing quality British Higher Education. It has a student population of more than 3000 in four Faculties, with plans in place for substantial growth.
Most of its programmes are validated by Loughborough University and successful graduates receive both a UK degree and a BUE degree. BUE also has four well established Research Centres and all academic staff are expected to be active in research and pedagogic development.
The Faculty of Engineering; Department of Petroleum Engineering is seeking to appoint Lecturers /Associate Professors/ Professors with relevant knowledge and experience in any of the following fields:
  • Drilling Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Reservoir Engineering
Job Scope
Teaching
  • To teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and to conduct related assessments using an appropriate range of methods and approaches
  • To provide academic support and advice to undergraduate students
  • To engage in the evaluation and development of modules and take responsibility in terms of content, delivery and assessment
  • To cooperate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the Department's taught programmes and curriculum
  • To develop proactively a teaching profile that meets the needs of the  Department and its students
Research
  • To manage research projects and, as appropriate, supervise student research projects
  • To publish the outcomes of research in journals of international standing
  • To help set the research agenda for key aspects of research in the subject area
Other Related Activities and Functions
  • To engage in training programmes in the University (for example through Staff Development) which are consistent with individual needs and aspirations and those of the Department and its students
  • To carry out specific administrative roles and functions as may reasonably be required
  • To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post
Person Specification
  • PhD in a relevant subject specialism preferably from a UK University
  • Broad general experience in the academic discipline, and preferably recent relevant experience of British Higher Education
  • Excellent English writing & speaking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level computer skills
  • Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment
  • Flexible approach and ability to work in teams
  • Ability and experience in teaching all years of a degree programme
  • Potential for developing and exploring new teaching methods
Additional Requirements for Professorial Appointments:
  • Provide evidence of research publication and income generation
  • Attend and organise international research conferences
  • Generate research funding and build a research team or teams
  • Mentor junior colleagues
  • Represent the Faculty both within the University and externally
International Expatriate Staff Benefits Package
  • Competitive Salary
  • 30 working days leave each year
  • Free furnished accommodation
  • Free medical insurance for employee and accompanying family members
  • One return flight to the UK each year for employee and accompanying family members
  • Free membership of Heliopolis Sports Club for employee and accompanying family members
  • Access to a ‘car pool’
How to Apply:
  1. Candidates are invited to apply online by completing the application on the BUE website via the Apply button below.
  2. Candidates may apply also by email in which case they must complete the BUE application form (a word document which may be found at: (http://hr.bue.edu.eg/recruitmentsys/showposts.aspx) and attach a copy of their CV. The completed application form and CV must be emailed to bue.recruitment@bue.edu.eg inserting 'Eng.AS' in the subject line of the email.
Positions will remain open until filled; the review of applications will begin on 20 October 2012.