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jmvkjmvk · Joined: 25 Mar 2014 Posts: 41

Does anyone know anything about these and which is a better gig?

Thanks

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

KSAU ?
May be a typo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_and_colleges_in_Saudi_Arabia

jmvkjmvk · Joined: 25 Mar 2014 Posts: 41

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

King Saud University

Have you applied to either ? Had offers ?

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

As I recall, you expect to support your husband and two children on your salary alone. As a woman, you're limited to teaching in a university and won't get the type and level of benefits you need for your family. In other words, you're ineligible for those lucrative oil industry and government contracts that are open to male teachers. So unless you have a PhD in a subject area, forget KSA and look into teaching in the UAE if you want to work in this region.

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

That is not what she wants to hear. Be positive and post what the lady wants you to say !

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Alrighty. There are threads discussing both of these universities; the OP can do a search. KSU seems to offer a lukewarm salary and bennies to direct hires. The most recent thread for KSAU-HS isn't very positive. As for which has the better deal, she'd really need to apply to find out what her qualifications/experience would get her. But... Confused

eslteacher2014 · Joined: 08 May 2014 Posts: 66

1.king saud university. Based in riyadh. Most if not all of there esl teachers work as subcontractors through edex iceat and others.
2. King saud bin Abdul aziz university for health Sciences is also based in riyadh but is run under the national guard. I have a friend there. It's a direct hire post, 2 months vacation $41,000-$60000 , plus they put you on a compound. Much better deal.

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Jmvkjmvk: Check your mail--I sent you a PM.

tuzlachap · Joined: 27 Sep 2014 Posts: 5 Location: Turkey

I would be very interested to read any any info on KSAU as my wife has been recruited by MD and starts in August.

I am a retired esl teacher and will be going with her. Can anyoe write a meaningful revoew of expat life in/on KSAU campus?

I am no stranger to the country having worked there twice before (on my own).

TC Cool

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world