Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Drilling Engineering

About The American University in Cairo:

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the Onsi Sawiris School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The School of Science and Engineering invites applicants for one full-time Assistant/Associate/Professor level position within the department of Petroleum and Energy Engineering.

Requirements:

Required Minimum Qualifications

• BSc, MSc and Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in drilling engineering and well design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong publication record or scholarly contributions in drilling engineering, wellbore mechanics, or related areas. 
• Ability to generate research funds will be given priority.
• Experience teaching courses such as:

• Familiarity with industry-standard drilling software (e.g., Landmark, WellPlan, DrillBench, Compass), which can be brought into class is highly valued. 
• Industry experience in drilling operations is a plus, well planning, or rig-site supervision.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate projects, graduate theses, and research in drilling engineering.
• Evidence of teaching ability at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
  

Additional Information:

Review of applications will start immediately. 

Four-year appointment, subject to mutual agreement, will begin Fall 2026. The appointment will be confirmed based on first year appointee's performance evaluation.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system:

• Updated CV
• Letter of interest
• Completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• List of three, relevant to work, references

URL: www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies