Purpose of the Position Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of Business & Management through the appointment of a Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing. With an ethos of providing an exceptional student experience, the post holder will work with the Faculty Dean 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 Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).

For appointment to the Lecturer rank, a minimum of a PhD qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a closely related field is required along with experience of Higher Education (HE) teaching. For the Assistant Professor rank, a minimum of a PhD qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing or a closely related field is required from an accredited university, ideally UK based and AACSB accredited, good research profile, and a minimum of three years post-doctoral HE teaching (including at master s level). Experience of the UK HE sectors and/or 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 post-holder at the Assistant Professor level will be responsible for developing and supervising research projects, enhancing collaborative activities with industry and practicing leading-edge research through an international publication record. The overall economic landscape in The Sultanate of Oman has been constantly improving over the years due to 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 to empower individuals and communities through transformative learning and teaching, informative research, and proactive industry engagement in Oman and the GCC region.

Possessing a CMI or related marketing qualification and/or Experience is desirable and will be given preference. We acknowledge, understand, and embrace diversity and xenium of a PhD qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing or a closely related field is required from an accredited university, ideally UK based and AACSB accredited, good research profile, and a minimum of three years post-doctoral HE teaching (including at master s level). Experience of the UK HE sectors and/or 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 post-holder at the Assistant Professor level will be responsible for developing and supervising research projects, enhancing collaborative activities with industry and practicing leading-edge research through an international publication record. The overall economic landscape in The Sultanate of Oman has been constantly improving over the years due to progressive governmental plans, polices and strong regulations. Human capital and research are key pillars underpinning these efforts in the joining faculty to display and apply the same principles.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• PhD (or equivalence) in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of recognized bodies.
• Fellowship of the HE Academy or willingness to work towards (within 18 months).
• Ability to communicate with clarity on complex & conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge & understanding, and to peers, using high level skills & a range of media.
• Ability to think critically and promote innovation and creativity.
• Demonstrates competences, core behavior and supplementary behavior that support and promote the University s core values.
• Committed to ensuring a high-quality student experience.
• Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes.
• Track record of published research in internationally recognized journals.
• One- or two-years experience of teaching modules in Marketing in Higher Education for the Lecturer position and at least three years HE teaching (including at master s level) for SL position.
• Experience of the UK HE sectors and/or the Omani and GCC HE environments.
• Strong links to industry and experience of an international context.
• Academic accreditation or quality assurance experiences.
• Strong track record in research and scholarly activities or ability to demonstrate capability for same.