Why No More University Professor Jobs for expats in KSA

Last activity 22 April 2019 by haphazard

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TQ_US123Member15 April 2019 17:43:40

From past 1-2 years I am continuously searching university professor job in KSA, but universities are not opening vacant positions for expats.

3-4 years back their were always hundreds of vacant positions available in KSA universities for expats, but now no single position.

Just want to understand the reason behind this issue.

Do the KSA has now too many saudi phds, and they don't need expats phds anymore?
Or the ministry of education is not issuing university teacher visas to expats?
Any possibility in future for visas opening for expats professors?

Kindly share your opinion.

SolommanMember15 April 2019 18:08:56

I believe universities have limited number & positions where they can hire expats and most have reached that number. Plus it seems to me that expat professors are happy with their jobs and income. So no openings. Good luck

SaraMeerMember16 April 2019 06:02:36

They aren't opening vacant positions but that doesn't mean they are not hiring. My husband is a Phd and got an assistant professor position in KSA. He was recommended by his friend. They interviewed him and eventually hired him

justamanMember16 April 2019 06:33:37

Most jobs are getting sauidzed and there is pressure on these universities to hire saudis now. That’s the reason they’re not hiring expats anymore.

haphazardMember16 April 2019 14:10:49

Whats his subject which city and uni?

swanzieNew member22 April 2019 11:41:21

There are supposedly a lot of PhD 's without jobs. The only positions where visas are available are as English instructors

haphazardMember22 April 2019 22:29:40

Any job opportunity for dental bachelors in academic sector?

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