وظائف لخريجي كلية التجارة انجليزى في سلطنة عمان

<p><b>Purpose </b>of the Position Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of Business &amp; Management through the appointment of a Assistant Professor in a wide area of Business Management specializations. The candidate is expected to manage and support cross-faculty delivery of postgraduate, undergraduate, and executive programmer. With an ethos of providing an exceptional student experience, the post holder will work with the Faculty Dean and teaching staff as any partner faculty/University to ensure efficient and effective delivery of modules. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that curriculum management and enhancement activities comply with required standards of the Omani accreditation authorities and those with partner(s). The post holder is expected to drive His/her research agenda in alignment with the University s Research Strategy. For appointment, a minimum of an MSc qualification in Business Management field is needed along with one to two years experience of higher education (HE) teaching, and/or a PhD in Management field is required from an accredited university, ideally AACSB accredited, solid research profile, and a minimum of three years post-doctoral HE teaching (including at master s level) with industry experience. Experience of the Omani and GCC HE environments would be an advantage, as would strong links to industry and experience of an international context. In addition to teaching, the PhD post-holder will be responsible for developing and supervising research projects, building collaborations and leading-edge practice through an international publication record. The overall economic landscape in The Sultanate of Oman has been constantly improving over the years as a result of progressive governmental plans, polices and strong regulations. Human capital and research are key pillars underpinning these efforts in the national level and Muscat University is well-placed to play an important role as facilitator through its vision of being a beacon of excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship, delivering high-quality teaching, facilitating learning and conducting rigorous research that is relevant to the social and economic priorities of Oman. We acknowledge, understand and embrace diversity and expect joining faculty to display and apply the same principles. Key Responsibilities Deliver a high-quality teaching experience on the undergraduate and PGT and PGR level programmer. Construct, plan and assess student assignments. Liaise with the Faculty Dean on all student matters including timetabling, academic and technical support. Undertake the role of a Student Advisor/Personal Tutor. Undertake research and scholarly activity with a view to publishing in refereed international academic journals. Engage with external business &amp; management related bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including visiting students on industrial placement. Participate in University meetings and events including Board of Examiners, Programmer Reviews, Planning and Monitoring Committees and Staff/Student Liaison. Maintain flexible working patterns which may include some evening and weekend work in support of Programmer/Faculty/University business. Actively engage with businesses/professional bodies/schools and colleges/communities/enterprises, etc., organize student outreach and invite industry speakers to enhance the student experience and facilitate industrial placement of students, as appropriate. Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>Qualifications, Competencies &amp; Experience:</h2><ul><li>PhD in Business and Management or closely related area.</li><li>Professional qualifications and/or memberships of recognized bodies.</li><li>Fellowship of the HE Academy or willingness to work towards (within 18 months).</li><li>Two- or three-years experience of teaching modules in Business and Management in Higher Education (including at master s level).</li><li>Experience of the UK HE sectors and/or the Omani and GCC HE environments.</li><li>Strong links to industry and experience of an international context.</li><li>Academic accreditation or quality assurance experiences.</li><li>Strong track record in research and scholarly activities or ability to demonstrate capability for same.</li><li>Ability to communicate with clarity on complex &amp; conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge &amp; understanding, and to peers, using high level skills &amp; a range of media.</li><li>Ability to think critically and promote innovation and creativity.</li><li>Demonstrates competences, core behaviour and supplementary behaviour that support and promote the University s core values.</li><li>Committed to ensuring a high-quality student experience.</li><li>Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes.</li><li>Track record of published research in internationally recognised journals.</li></ul>

<p>A Business Relationship Officer in an insurance company serves as the organization's ambassador, fostering strong relationships with government entities, regulators, industry stakeholders, and key market participants. The role focuses on building trust, enhancing the company's reputation, facilitating effective communication, and proactively resolving issues to support business objectives. The Business Relationship Officer acts as the Company's official liaison and communication focal point for external stakeholders, ensuring that all communications with government entities, regulators, industry bodies, and strategic partners are effectively coordinated, professionally managed, and aligned with the Company's objectives, regulatory obligations, and corporate standards.</p><p><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Government &amp; Regulatory Relations</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, and relevant public sector organizations.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between the Company and regulatory bodies on operational and business related matters.</li><li>Facilitate timely communication and follow up on regulatory requirements, approvals, submissions, and correspondence.</li><li>Monitor regulatory developments and keep management informed of potential implications and opportunities.</li><li>Coordinate meetings, discussions and engagement initiatives with government and regulatory stakeholders.</li><li>Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry requirements through effective stakeholder engagement.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder &amp; Market Representation</strong></p><ul><li>Represent the Company professionally at industry events, conferences, meetings, seminars, and networking forums.</li><li>Promote and enhance the Company's reputation, credibility, and brand image within the insurance market.</li><li>Establish and maintain productive relationships with key business partners, brokers, banks, corporate clients, and industry associations.</li><li>Act as a trusted point of contact for external stakeholders, ensuring positive and constructive engagement.</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and create mutually beneficial collaborations.</li></ul><p><strong>Relationship Management &amp; Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Build and sustain strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders through regular engagement and communication.</li><li>Ensure effective coordination between business units and external parties to facilitate smooth operations.</li><li>Maintain open communication channels to address stakeholder inquiries, concerns, and requests in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration and partnership that supports long-term business relationships.</li><li>Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and stakeholder communication materials.</li><li>Serve as the designated focal point for all official communications between the Company and external stakeholders, including government authorities, regulators, industry associations, strategic partners, and other key institutions.</li><li>Review, coordinate, and facilitate all outgoing corporate communications intended for external stakeholders to ensure consistency, professionalism, accuracy, and alignment with Company objectives and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with relevant departments and management to obtain necessary inputs, approvals, and responses before the issuance of official external communications.</li><li>Maintain records of key communications, correspondence, and stakeholder interactions to ensure proper follow-up, accountability, and institutional knowledge.</li><li>Ensure that all external communications reflect the Company's values, strategic priorities, and professional image while supporting strong stakeholder relationships.</li></ul><p><strong>Issue Resolution &amp; Stakeholder Support</strong></p><ul><li>Proactively identify and manage stakeholder concerns and relationship-related matters.</li><li>Coordinate with relevant internal departments to facilitate prompt and effective resolution of issues.</li><li>Follow up on outstanding matters to ensure satisfactory closure and strengthen stakeholder confidence.</li><li>Act as a facilitator and problem-solver to support business continuity and positive stakeholder experiences.</li><li>Escalate critical matters to management when necessary, along with appropriate recommendations.</li><li>Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate meetings within company and government authorities, regulatory bodies, industry associations, business partners, and other key stakeholders on behalf of the Company.</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, and supporting documentation to ensure effective and productive discussions.</li><li>Attend meetings as the Company's representative and record accurate minutes of meetings (MoM), capturing key discussions, decisions, commitments, and action items.</li><li>Distribute meeting minutes to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner and maintain an organized repository of records and correspondence.</li><li>Monitor, track, and follow up on action items arising from meetings to ensure timely completion and effective closure.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Insurance, Law, Marketing, or a related discipline.</li><li>Professional certifications in stakeholder management, public relations, or insurance are an advantage.</li><li>2-4 years of experience in administration, office coordination, or customer service, preferably within insurance or financial services.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications and administrative / record-management systems.</li><li>Knowledge of insurance products and processes is an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Organization &amp; Time Management</li><li>Coordination &amp; Multitasking</li><li>Communication &amp; Interpersonal Skills</li><li>Attention to Detail &amp; Accuracy</li><li>Customer Focus</li><li>Teamwork &amp; Collaboration</li><li>Compliance &amp; Risk Awareness</li><li>Problem-Solving</li></ul>

<p>Job Content </p> <p>The Database Administrator (DBA) role encompasses the administration, management, security, optimization, and continuous operation of OETC's enterprise database environment. It covers all activities related to database planning, implementation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, backup and recovery, performance optimization, capacity management, security, high availability, disaster recovery, and lifecycle management.</p> <p>The role supports databases used by enterprise applications and business systems, ensuring data integrity, availability, confidentiality, and reliability. It includes database architecture, storage management, database migrations, upgrades, patch management, user access administration, database monitoring, automation, documentation, compliance, and integration with enterprise infrastructure and business applications.</p> <p>The position also covers database technologies, operational standards, technical governance, business continuity, cybersecurity compliance, performance reporting, and the adoption of best practices to maintain a secure, resilient, and scalable database environment that supports OETC's operational and strategic objectives.</p> <p>Area of responsibility</p> <p> Administer, maintain, and support enterprise database environments to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.</p> <p> Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain database management systems and related software.</p> <p> Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization to ensure efficient system operation.</p> <p> Perform database backup, restoration, replication, and disaster recovery activities to safeguard business data.</p> <p> Ensure database availability and integrity through proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and health checks.</p> <p> Manage database user accounts, roles, privileges, and access permissions in accordance with information security policies.</p> <p> Implement database security controls, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability remediation to protect organizational data.</p> <p> Create, modify, and maintain database objects, including schemas, tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and functions.</p> <p> Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and service disruptions within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).</p> <p> Support business applications by providing database administration, technical support, and performance optimization.</p> <p> Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patch deployments with minimal business disruption.</p> <p> Develop and maintain database standards, operational procedures, technical documentation, and configuration records.</p> <p> Perform database capacity planning and recommend infrastructure enhancements to meet future business requirements.</p> <p> Collaborate with application, infrastructure, network, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to ensure seamless service delivery.</p> <p> Support system implementation projects by providing database design, configuration, and technical expertise.</p> <p> Automate routine database administration tasks to improve operational efficiency and service quality.</p> <p> Monitor database backup jobs, replication status, storage utilization, and system alerts, taking corrective actions when required.</p> <p> Ensure compliance with OETC policies, cybersecurity standards, business continuity requirements, and applicable regulatory and audit requirements.</p> <p> Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and recovery exercises to ensure database resilience.</p> <p> Prepare periodic reports on database performance, availability, backup status, capacity utilization, and operational issues.</p> <p> Evaluate new database technologies, tools, and best practices to improve database services and operational efficiency.</p> <p> Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to IT teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.</p> <p> Coordinate with software vendors and third-party support providers for issue resolution, upgrades, and maintenance activities.</p> <p> Perform any other database administration duties assigned by the line manager in support of OETC's business objectives.</p> <p>MINIMUM EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS</p> <p>Education:</p> <p> Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p> 3 5 years of experience in Database Administrator</p> <p>Special Skills &amp; Knowledge: </p> <p> Strong knowledge of Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, or other enterprise database management systems.</p> <p> Knowledge of database installation, configuration, administration, backup, recovery, and performance tuning.</p> <p> Understanding of High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), replication, and database clustering technologies.</p> <p> Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, and database scripting.</p> <p> Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery solutions.</p> <p> Familiarity with database security, user access management, encryption, and auditing.</p> <p> Experience with database monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.</p> <p> Understanding of Windows Server and Linux operating systems</p> <p> Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and information security controls.</p> <p> Ability to diagnose and resolve DB technical issues in a timely and effective manner.</p> <p> Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.</p> <p> Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support critical business systems.</p> <p> Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.</p> <p>ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATION REQUIRED</p> <p> Professional certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate / Microsoft SQL Server Certification )</p> <p> ITIL 4 Foundation Certification</p> <p>Preferred:</p> <p> Oracle Database Administration Certification </p> <p> Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate</p> <p> ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Awareness</p> <p> PowerShell, Shell Scripting, or Python Automation</p> <p> Cloud Database Services</p> <p> </p>

<p><b>The successful candidate is expected to:</b></p><p>Teach Modules: Deliver modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in core Chemical Engineering areas including Process Design, Separation Processes, Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid and Heat Transfer, and Process Simulation. The normal teaching load is 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year).</p><p>Supervise Projects: Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects, design projects (including the major Advanced Process Design project), and dissertations, ensuring students receive guidance on their research methodologies, design practice, and technical outcomes.</p><p>Engage in Research: Actively participate in scholarly research activities that lead to publications in refereed, indexed, and ranked international journals within the field of Chemical Engineering and related areas.</p><p>Collaborate for Grants: Initiate and develop research collaborations that result in successful research grant applications, enhancing the department's funding and research capabilities.</p><p>Curriculum Development: Play a significant role in research, curriculum development, laboratory development, and graduate supervision while attracting research funding to support program initiatives and accreditation activities (e.g., ABET, OAAA).</p><p>Lead Research Output: Produce high-quality scholarly work that contributes to the department's research output and enhances its academic reputation.</p><p>Community Engagement: Participate in service activities for the university as well as professional and local communities, promoting the importance of Chemical Engineering and engaging with industry partners.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Deliver high-quality teaching experience in foundation, undergraduate (Chemical Engineering), laboratory, postgraduate programmes and in executive programmes.</li><li>Ensure all necessary content and material is in place for the degree programmes in time.</li><li>Construct and plan student assignments, module delivery and assessment, ensuring coherence and relevance.</li><li>Liaise with the faculty Dean on all student matters &amp; timetable planning and manage module timetable, content &amp; resource areas, liaising with academic &amp; technical staff as appropriate.</li><li>Engage with students and demonstrators during laboratory sessions to ensure a high level of understanding is achieved by the students.</li><li>Ensure all learning experiences comply with the expectations of all related standards of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) and Internation accreditation (ABET).</li><li>Monitor the student voice through meetings, surveys and reviews and liaise with the Faculty Dean in relation to findings, initiating solutions to any student dissatisfaction or other issues.</li><li>Formulate and coordinate the Final Year Projects and Thesis to ensure a consistent and rigorous process, including liaising with industry where necessary.</li><li>Attend Open Days, external events and interviews as required by the Faculty Dean to support recruitment activities.</li><li>Actively engage with businesses/professional bodies/schools and colleges/communities/enterprises, etc., organize student outreach and invite industry speakers to enhance the student experience and facilitate industrial placement of students, as appropriate.</li><li>Organize, prepare and participate in university meetings and events including Boards of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring committees, Student/Staff Liaison, and faculty and university committees and policy developments.</li><li>Work with the Faculty Dean and other University representatives to ensure student attainment, success and progression by monitoring student attendance and performance, and obtaining student feedback.</li><li>Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.</li></ul><p>While we value the interest shown by every applicant, we are able to respond only to short-listed candidates.</p><p>The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to meet changing institutional requirements, but only in full consultation with the post-holder.</p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. The cover letter should clearly highlight their academic qualifications, teaching and research experience in a higher education environment, areas of teaching interest and expertise, and their motivation for applying to Muscat University.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Qualifications, Experience &amp; Competencies:</p><p>The Department invites applications for full-time faculty positions from suitable candidates. The position within the Chemical Engineering program requires:</p><p>Educational Qualifications: A PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized university.</p><p>Specialization Areas: Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Process Design and Simulation, Reaction Engineering and Catalysis, Separation Processes (distillation, absorption, membrane processes), Process Safety and Risk Assessment, Energy Systems / Renewable Energy Technologies, or Transport Phenomena (fluid flow, heat and mass transfer).</p><p>Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching Chemical Engineering courses at undergraduate level and supervising research or design projects.</p><p>Research Engagement: Active involvement in research within their areas of specialization, showing intellectual engagement with current trends and challenges in Chemical Engineering.</p><p>Industry Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry experience that complements their academic qualifications.</p><p>Practical Skills: Candidates should possess necessary practical computing skills relevant to their areas of expertise, including proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB).</p><p>Community Participation: Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community initiatives related to Chemical Engineering.</p>

<p>This is a predominantly teaching focused position to manage and support delivery of postgraduate, undergraduate, foundation and executive programmes. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience. The successful candidate is expected to:</p><ul><li>Teach Modules: Deliver Modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Software Engineering, supervising postgraduate theses. The normal teaching load is 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year).</li><li>Supervise Projects: Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations, ensuring students receive guidance on their research methodologies and outcomes.</li><li>Engage in Research: Actively participate in scholarly research activities that lead to publications in refereed, indexed, and ranked international journals within the field of Software Engineering.</li><li>Collaborate for Grants: Initiate and develop research collaborations that result in successful research grant applications, enhancing the department's funding and research capabilities.</li><li>Curriculum Development: Play a significant role in research, curriculum development, and graduate supervision while attracting research funding to support program initiatives.</li><li>Lead Research Output: Produce high-quality scholarly work that contributes to the department's research output and enhances its academic reputation.</li><li>Community Engagement: Participate in service activities for the university as well as professional and local communities, promoting the importance of Software Engineering.</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Deliver a high-quality teaching experience in foundation, undergraduate (Software Engineering), laboratory, postgraduate programmes and in executive programmes.</li><li>Ensure all necessary content and material is in place for the degree programmes in time.</li><li>Construct and plan student assignments, module delivery and assessment, ensuring coherence and relevance.</li><li>Liaise with the faculty Director on all student matters &amp; timetable planning and manage module timetables, content &amp; resource areas, liaising with academic &amp; technical staff as appropriate.</li><li>Initiate high-quality learning and teaching/training activities that reflect the needs and contemporary currency of the subject and to foster a group dynamic and peer learning.</li><li>Engage with students and demonstrators during laboratory sessions to ensure a high level of understanding is achieved by the students.</li><li>Ensure all learning experiences comply with the expectations of all related standards of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).</li><li>Monitor the student voice through meetings, surveys and reviews and liaise with the Faculty Director in relation to findings, initiating solutions to any student dissatisfaction or other issues.</li><li>Formulate and coordinate the Final Year Projects and Theses to ensure a consistent and rigorous process, including liaising with industry where necessary.</li><li>Attend Open Days, external events and interviews as required by the Faculty Dean to support recruitment activities.</li><li>Maintain flexible working patterns which include some evening and weekend work in support of Programme/Faculty/University business.</li><li>Actively engage with businesses/professional bodies/schools and colleges/communities/enterprises, etc., organize student outreach and invite industry speakers to enhance the student experience and facilitate industrial placement of students, as appropriate.</li><li>Organize, prepare and participate in University meetings and events including Boards of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring committees, Student/Staff Liaison, and faculty and university committees and policy developments.</li><li>Work with the Faculty Dean and other University representatives to ensure student attainment, success and progression by monitoring student attendance and performance, and obtaining student feedback.</li><li>Applicants should provide a current CV and a cover letter justifying their suitability for the position. In doing so, applicants should use their qualifications, experience in teaching and research in an HE environment, teaching areas of interest and ability, and motivation for applying to Muscat University.</li><li>Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.</li><li>While we value the interest shown by every applicant, we are able to respond only to short-listed candidates.</li><li>The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to meet changing institutional requirements, but only in full consultation with the post-holder.</li><li>Applicants are required to submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. The cover letter should clearly highlight their academic qualifications, teaching and research experience in a higher education environment, areas of teaching interest and expertise, and their motivation for applying to Muscat University.</li></ul><p>Qualifications, Experience &amp; Competencies:</p><p>The Department invites applications for full-time and visiting faculty positions from suitable candidates. The position within the Software Engineering program requires:</p><ul><li>Educational Qualifications: A PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related area from an internationally recognized university.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Educational Qualifications: A PhD in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related area from an internationally recognized university.</p><p>Specialization Areas: Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Software Engineering principles, Software Design &amp; Architecture, Software Testing and Quality Assurance, Agile Software Development, DevOps and Continuous Integration, Human-Computer Interaction or Software Maintenance &amp; Evolution.</p><p>Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching Software Engineering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervising research projects.</p><p>Research Engagement: Active involvement in research within their areas of specialization, showing intellectual engagement with current trends and challenges in Software Engineering.</p><p>Industry Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry experience that complements their academic qualifications.</p><p>Practical Skills: Candidates should possess necessary practical computing skills relevant to their areas of expertise.</p><p>Certifications: Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Docker Certified Associate (DCA), ISTQB Certified Tester, IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Professional Certificate (DSEPC), Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEM), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development.</p><p>Community Participation: Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community initiatives related to Software Engineering.</p>

<p>1. Purpose of the Position This is a predominantly teaching-focused position to manage and support delivery of postgraduate, undergraduate, foundation and executive programmes. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience. The successful candidate is expected to:</p><p>Teach Modules: Deliver modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, and related computing areas, while supervising postgraduate theses. The normal teaching load is 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year).</p><p>Supervise Projects: Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations, ensuring students receive guidance on their research methodologies, implementation, experimentation, and outcomes.</p><p>Engage in Research: Actively participate in scholarly research activities that lead to publications in refereed, indexed, and ranked international journals within the fields of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and related interdisciplinary domains.</p><p>Collaborate for Grants: Initiate and develop research collaborations that result in successful research grant applications, enhancing the department s funding and research capabilities.</p><p>Curriculum Development: Play a significant role in curriculum development, programme enhancement, graduate supervision, and quality assurance while supporting the introduction of innovative AI- and data-driven learning content.</p><p>Lead Research Output: Produce high-quality scholarly work that contributes to the department s research output and enhances its academic reputation.</p><p>Community Engagement: Participate in service activities for the university as well as professional and local communities, promoting the importance of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging digital technologies.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Deliver a high-quality teaching experience in foundation, undergraduate (Data Science and AI), laboratory, postgraduate programmes and in executive programmes.</li><li>Ensure all necessary content and material is in place for the degree programmes in time.</li><li>Construct and plan student assignments, module delivery and assessment, ensuring coherence and relevance.</li><li>Liaise with the Faculty Dean on all student matters and timetable planning and manage module timetables, content and resource areas, liaising with academic and technical staff as appropriate.</li><li>Initiate high-quality learning and teaching/training activities that reflect the needs and contemporary currency of the subject and to foster a group dynamic and peer learning.</li><li>Engage with students and demonstrators during laboratory sessions to ensure a high level of understanding is achieved by the students.</li><li>Ensure all learning experiences comply with the expectations of all related standards of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).</li><li>Monitor the student voice through meetings, surveys and reviews and liaise with the Faculty Dean in relation to findings, initiating solutions to any student dissatisfaction or other issues.</li><li>Formulate and coordinate the Final Year Projects and Theses to ensure a consistent and rigorous process, including liaising with industry where necessary.</li><li>Attend Open Days, external events and interviews as required by the Faculty Dean to support recruitment activities.</li><li>Maintain flexible working patterns which include some evening and weekend work in support of Programme/Faculty/University business.</li><li>Actively engage with businesses/professional bodies/schools and colleges/communities/enterprises, etc., organize student outreach and invite industry speakers to enhance the student experience and facilitate industrial placement of students, as appropriate.</li><li>Organize, prepare and participate in University meetings and events including Boards of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring committees, Student/Staff Liaison, and faculty and university committees and policy developments.</li><li>Work with the Faculty Dean and other University representatives to ensure student attainment, success and progression by monitoring student attendance and performance, and obtaining student feedback.</li></ul><p>Applicants should provide a current CV and a cover letter justifying their suitability for the position. In doing so, applicants should use their qualifications, experience in teaching and research in an HE environment, teaching areas of interest and ability, and motivation for applying to Muscat University. Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager. While we value the interest shown by every applicant, we are able to respond only to short-listed candidates. * The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to meet changing institutional requirements, but only in full consultation with the post-holder.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>Qualifications, Experience &amp; Competencies:</h2><p>The Department invites applications for full-time and visiting faculty positions from suitable candidates. The position within the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme requires:</p><ul><li><strong>Educational Qualifications:</strong> A PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area from an internationally recognized university.</li><li><strong>Specialization Areas:</strong> Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistical Learning, Reinforcement Learning, AI Ethics, or Intelligent Systems.</li><li><strong>Teaching Experience:</strong> Demonstrated experience teaching Data Science and AI-related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervising research projects.</li><li><strong>Research Engagement:</strong> Active involvement in research within their areas of specialization, showing intellectual engagement with current trends, methods, and challenges in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.</li><li><strong>Industry Experience:</strong> Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry experience in AI applications, data analytics, digital transformation, or intelligent systems that complements their academic qualifications.</li><li><strong>Practical Skills:</strong> Candidates should possess strong practical computing and analytical skills relevant to their areas of expertise, including programming (e.g., Python/R), data visualization, machine learning frameworks, and cloud or big-data platforms where applicable.</li><li><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Relevant professional certifications or evidence of continuing professional development in AI, data science, cloud analytics, or related technologies will be an advantage.</li><li><strong>Community Participation:</strong> Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community initiatives related to Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and innovation.</li></ul><p>Applicants are required to submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. The cover letter should clearly highlight their academic qualifications, teaching and research experience in a higher education environment, areas of teaching interest and expertise, and their motivation for applying to Muscat University.</p>

<p>This is a predominantly teaching-focused position to manage and support delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation, and executive programs. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience. The successful candidate is expected to:</p><p> - Teach Modules: Deliver Modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Cybersecurity and Cyber Forensics. The normal teaching load is 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year).</p><p> - Supervise Projects: Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations, ensuring students receive guidance on their research methodologies and outcomes.</p><p> - Engagement in Research: Actively participate in scholarly research activities that lead to publications in peer reviewed, indexed, and ranked international journals and Conference within the field of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics that contributes to the University research output and enhances its academic reputation.</p><p> - Collaborate for Grants: Initiate and develop research collaborations, write National and International research grant applications which enhance the university funding and research capabilities.</p><p> - Curriculum Development: Contribute significantly to design and development of new academic programs and curriculum.</p><p> - Community Engagement: Actively participate in service activities within the university and across professional and local communities for promoting the significance of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Deliver a high-quality teaching experience in foundation, undergraduate (laboratory), postgraduate, and executive programs. Ensure all necessary content and material is in place for the degree programs in time. Construct and plan student assignments, module delivery, and assessment, ensuring coherence and relevance. Liaise with the faculty Dean on all student matters &amp; timetable planning and managing module timetables, content &amp; resource areas, liaising with academic &amp; technical staff as appropriate. Initiate high-quality learning and teaching/training activities that reflect the needs and contemporary currency of the subject and to foster a group dynamic and peer learning. Engage with students and demonstrators during laboratory sessions to ensure a high level of understanding is achieved by the students. Ensure all learning experiences comply with the expectations of all related standards of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA). Monitor the student voice through meetings, surveys and reviews and liaise with the Faculty Dean in relation to findings, initiating solutions to any student dissatisfaction or other issues. Formulate and coordinate the Final Year Projects and Theses to ensure a consistent and rigorous process, including liaising with industry where necessary. Attend Open Days, external events and interviews as required by the Faculty Dean to support recruitment activities. Maintain flexible working patterns which include some evening and weekend work in support of Programme/Faculty/University business. Actively engage with businesses/professional bodies/schools and colleges/communities/enterprises, etc., organize student outreach and invite industry speakers to enhance the student experience and facilitate industrial placement of students, as appropriate. Organize, prepare and participate in university meetings and events including Boards of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring committees, Student/Staff Liaison, and faculty and university committees and policy developments. Work with the Faculty Dean and other University representatives to ensure student attainment, success and progression by monitoring student attendance and performance, and obtaining student feedback. Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.</p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. The cover letter should clearly highlight their academic qualifications, teaching and research experience in a higher education environment, areas of teaching interest and expertise, and their motivation for applying to Muscat University.</p><p>Educational Qualification:</p><p>Educational Qualifications:</p><p>A PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area from an internationally recognized university.</p><p>Certifications:</p><p>Professional certifications such as those from SANS (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler, GIAC Penetration Tester); CISSP, CEH, CISM, etc are preferred, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development.</p><p>Experience &amp; Requirements:</p><p>The Department invites applications from qualified candidates for full-time faculty positions in the Cybersecurity and Cyber Forensics program. The position requires:</p><p>Educational Qualifications:</p><p>A PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university.</p><p>Specialization Areas:</p><p>Expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: cybersecurity fundamentals, network and system security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, malware analysis, incident response, secure software and application security, cloud and IoT security, cryptography, and cyber risk management.</p><p>Teaching Experience:</p><p>Demonstrated experience in teaching cybersecurity-related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a proven ability to supervise student research projects effectively.</p><p>Research Engagement:</p><p>Active involvement in research within their areas of specialization, showing intellectual engagement with current trends and challenges in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.</p><p>Industry Experience:</p><p>Preference will be given to a candidate with relevant industry experience that complements their academic qualifications.</p><p>Practical Skills:</p><p>Candidates should possess necessary practical computing skills relevant to their areas of expertise.</p><p>Certifications:</p><p>Professional certifications are preferred, such as SANS/GIAC credentials (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler and GIAC Penetration Tester), CISSP, CEH, and CISM, as they demonstrate strong professional competence and a commitment to continuous professional development.</p><p>Community Participation:</p><p>Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community initiatives related to Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area from an internationally recognized university.</p><p>Professional certifications such as those from SANS (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler, GIAC Penetration Tester); CISSP, CEH, CISM, etc are preferred, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development.</p><p>A PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university.</p><p>Expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: cybersecurity fundamentals, network and system security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, malware analysis, incident response, secure software and application security, cloud and IoT security, cryptography, and cyber risk management.</p><p>Demonstrated experience in teaching cybersecurity-related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a proven ability to supervise student research projects effectively.</p><p>Active involvement in research within their areas of specialization, showing intellectual engagement with current trends and challenges in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.</p><p>Preference will be given to a candidate with relevant industry experience that complements their academic qualifications.</p><p>Candidates should possess necessary practical computing skills relevant to their areas of expertise.</p><p>Professional certifications are preferred, such as SANS/GIAC credentials (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler and GIAC Penetration Tester), CISSP, CEH, and CISM, as they demonstrate strong professional competence and a commitment to continuous professional development.</p><p>Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community initiatives related to Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.</p><p>Teach Modules: Deliver Modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, supervising postgraduate theses. The normal teaching load is 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year). Supervise Projects: Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations, ensuring students receive guidance on their research methodologies and outcomes. Engage in Research: Actively participate in scholarly research activities that lead to publications in refereed, indexed, and ranked international journals within the field of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. Collaborate for Grants: Initiate and develop research collaborations that result in successful research grant applications, enhancing the department's funding and research capabilities. Curriculum Development: Play a significant role in research, curriculum development, and graduate supervision while attracting research funding to support program initiatives. Lead Research Output: Produce high-quality scholarly work that contributes to the department's research output and enhances its academic reputation. Community Engagement: Participate in service activities for the university as well as professional and local communities, promoting the importance of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.</p>