Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Drilling Engineering - The American University in Cairo at American University in Cairo – New Cairo

Position Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Drilling Engineering - The American University in Cairo

Location: Cairo, Egypt Category: Petroleum Engineering Posted On: Mon Jan 5 2026 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.

Job 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:

1. Drilling Engineering
2. Well Completion
3. Well Design & Planning
4. Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics
5. Well Control & Safety
6. Directional Drilling & Advanced Drilling Technologies

• 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.