Since its establishment in 2000, the Deanship of Academic Development at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) has recognized the urgent need for developing a Faculty Handbook. The Faculty Handbook is intended to help prospective and newly appointed faculty members acquire a general overview of academic life at KFUPM and to provide all faculty members with statements of academic policies and resources of particular interest to them. The Handbook will provide faculty members with information on faculty affairs and covers policies, rules and regulations concerning employment, benefits, duties and responsibilities of faculty members. It is the product of a long-term effort of a committee composed of Drs. Abdulrahman Al-Khathlan (Chairman), Abul Kalam Azad, Abdul Muttaleb Jaber and Mohammad Makkawi. The efforts and dedication of the committee in producing this quality work is highly appreciated. The appreciation is also extended to academic and administrative departments for providing the necessary information for producing the Handbook and for their helpful review of various drafts.

Since the current policies, rules and regulations are expected to change from time to time, the Deanship of Academic Development plans to revise and update this Handbook on a yearly basis. Feedback from faculty members, including any suggestions or ideas regarding any aspect of this handbook, will be greatly appreciated.

A complete copy of the Handbook will also be available on the KFUPM website, where all revised and updated information will be provided in a timely manner.

Saeed Al-Amoudi
Dean, Academic Development