Distinguished Professors and Researchers Recruitment Program

The Distinguished Professors and Researchers Recruitment Program supports the University’s education and research ecosystem by attracting distinguished academic and research talent in priority disciplines, thereby enhancing the quality of education and strengthening the University’s research and innovation capabilities.

The Program is implemented in accordance with the policies and regulations governing the employment of non-Saudis at universities, ensuring the recruitment of suitable talent and maximizing the benefit of their academic and research expertise in achieving the University’s objectives and serving society.

Program Objectives

✓	Strengthen the University’s academic workforce by attracting distinguished professors and researchers across various disciplines.
✓	Enhance the quality of education through access to outstanding academic expertise.
✓	Strengthen the University’s research capabilities by attracting highly qualified research talent.
✓	Contribute to the development of researchers and postgraduate students through knowledge and expertise transfer.
✓	Promote research partnerships and provide inspiring academic role models for the University community.
✓	Foster an academic environment that supports specialized meetings, seminars, courses, and workshops.
✓	Support the development of impactful ideas, research, and scientific discoveries.

Responsibilities

✓	Follow up on contract renewal procedures for researchers pursuing further studies.
✓	Follow up on contract renewal procedures for full-time researchers.
✓	Prepare reports and statistics related to researchers and their scholarly output.
✓	Follow up on contracting procedures for newly recruited faculty members.
✓	Provide technical support for calculating financial entitlements and increases associated with new contracts and requests for increases under existing contracts.
✓	Calculate financial rewards associated with contract renewals through approved systems.
✓	Provide candidate CVs based on identified recruitment needs.
✓	Follow up on contracting procedures for newly recruited researchers.

Programs and Systems

Employee Evaluation System

Managed by:Distinguished Professors and Researchers Recruitment Program.Purpose:To provide a centralized database for records of researchers recruited through the Program, including employment information, contracts, scholarly and research output, and performance evaluation data.Target Users:Researchers recruited through the Program.System Access:Internal system.

Document Tracker

Managed by:Distinguished Professors and Researchers Recruitment Program.Purpose:To track incoming and outgoing transactions related to the Program, monitor their processing stages, identify delays, and generate reports that support effective follow-up and improve operational efficiency.Target Users:University units involved in the Program’s processes.System Access:Internal system.

CV Management System

Managed by:Distinguished Professors and Researchers Recruitment Program.Purpose:To provide a centralized database of CVs for distinguished candidates and support the identification of qualified professionals for recruitment to the University through advanced search and reporting tools.System Access:Internal system.

Academic Hiring Portal

Managed by:The Distinguished Professors and Researchers Recruitment Program, in coordination with the University entity responsible for electronic services.Purpose:To automate faculty contracting procedures across the University’s various units, thereby accelerating processes and improving operational efficiency.Target Users:Recruited faculty members and University entities involved in contracting procedures.

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