The campus is being constructed on the beautiful grounds of the late King Faisal's Palace in Al Maather in the center of Riyadh. The Palace will serve as the administration quarters; the other buildings will form an almost complete circle around it. Instruction will be in English. The University was founded by the King Faisal Foundation and organizations such as Boeing, British Aerospace, THALES, and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, whose representatives serve on the Board of Trustees.

Before entering the University, students will complete a rigorous one-year preparatory program that emphasizes English language, study skills, math and science. The College of Science and General Studies offers a four-year degree program in genetics and life sciences. In addition, the College provides core courses in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences for all university students. The curriculum of the College will involve problem-based and technologically-enhanced learning. Graduate programs will be added in the near future. The goal of these programs is to train students to use systems- and critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Our programs are designed to meet high international standards with collaboration from major western research universities.

The College of Science and General Studies seeks faculty with teaching and research expertise in the Life Sciences (Genetics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry); Physics; Mathematics; General, Organic and Physical Chemistry; English Literature and Language; Philosophy and Ethics; Arabic Literature and Language; and Islamic Studies. Attractive salaries and generous benefits will be provided.

Queries and applications for ALL positions should be sent to ac-jobs@purekernel.co.uk Please include your cv and the names of three references. The subject line should specify the discipline, position and advertisement reference.