Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
#32
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
Hi everyone
I am british national with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and 7 years post PhD experience in both research and teaching with a good track record of publicaitons. I also hold a permanent position in one of the leading universities in the UK. However, I am really looking forward to move to the middle east particularly Saudi Arabia. I have applied to few universities in January including PMU, but have not heard anthing so far. Could anyone please let me know how long it takes in general to get a response from universities in the middle east.
Cheers
I am british national with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and 7 years post PhD experience in both research and teaching with a good track record of publicaitons. I also hold a permanent position in one of the leading universities in the UK. However, I am really looking forward to move to the middle east particularly Saudi Arabia. I have applied to few universities in January including PMU, but have not heard anthing so far. Could anyone please let me know how long it takes in general to get a response from universities in the middle east.
Cheers
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
Hi mtamal. i would like to know how you handle your negotiation. can you please send me that in private message?
thanks
thanks
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi unis do not usually negotiate. They make an offer and you accept or refuse. Minsiutry in RFioyadh lays down pay scales and how to place people on them. No bargaining. No wasta. Does that shock you ?
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
you mean there is no way to negotiate? but you said you were able to negotiate with them
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
I posted this
"My experience is that employers in KSA in the education field will NOT negotiate. Take it or leave it."
"My experience is that employers in KSA in the education field will NOT negotiate. Take it or leave it."
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
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"..............in the education field...."
Like it or lump it was what I saw in 17 years in education in KSA.
Like it or lump it was what I saw in 17 years in education in KSA.
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
It depends on a university (whether it be public or private) and your credentials plus experiences after a PhD. Most western academics usually negotiate the basic salary up to 30%, but can do very little with the allowances. However, TCN lecturers are willing to accept an offer 'as is' or negotiate it around 10%. Now in 2013/14 the basic salary ranges for Assistant and Associate Professors in a public university are SR 8K - 20K and SR 15K - 30K. Good luck with your negotiation.
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
I know theHR directorfor PMU..if intersted
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Re: Assistant professor job in Al-Khobar (Saudi Arabia)
Salam Adam I would appreciate that very much. wve what do you think about it, have you been there before or know something about it
I can send you pm with my email address for some private questions. however you can post what you know and think can benefit the rest of the group.
I can send you pm with my email address for some private questions. however you can post what you know and think can benefit the rest of the group.