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Lecturer in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Job title:
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Job Summary:
Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of Transport & Logistics through the appointment of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Applications are welcomed from those with experience of teaching and research in a range of discipline fields including, but not exclusive to, logistics, supply chain management, transportation, operations management, quantitative methods, logistics modelling and performance management.
With an ethos of providing an exceptional student experience, the post holder will work with the Faculty Director to ensure efficient and effective delivery of modules. The candidate will be responsible for teaching such as: Air Transport; Maritime Transport; Supply Chain Finance; Supply Chain Decision Support and Analysis; Artificial Intelligence in Logistics; Supply Chain Risk and Resilience; Warehouse and Inventory Management; Data Analysis for Logistics; Logistics Modelling and Project Management. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that curriculum management and enhancement activities comply with required Muscat University standards and those of the Omani accreditation authorities.
For appointment to the Lecturer rank, preferably a minimum of a PhD qualification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or closely related field is needed along with experience of Higher Education (HE) teaching. For the SL rank, a minimum of a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or closely related field is required, an exemplary research profile, and a minimum of three years’ post-doctoral HE is 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 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 Sultanate of Oman is investing heavily in logistics infrastructure to support its Logistics Strategy for 2040. Human capital and research are key pillars underpinning this strategy 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.
Key duties & responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality learning and teaching experience on the Logistics and Supply Chain Management undergraduate and postgraduate programme.
- Construct, plan and assess student assignments.
- Liaise with the Faculty Director on all student matters including timetabling, academic and technical support.
- Undertake the role of pastoral services.
- Undertake research and scholarly activity with a view to publishing quality academic journals.
- Engage in industry collaborations and consultancy.
- Engage with external logistics related bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including visiting students on industrial placement.
- Be prepared to travel (including internationally) on university affairs.
- Participate in University meetings and events including Board of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring Committees and Staff/Student Liaison.
- Maintain flexible working patterns which may include evening and working remotely to support the Programme/Faculty/University business.
Skills and Aptitudes:
- 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.
- Additional requirements at Senior Lecturer level:
- Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes.
- Track record of published research in internationally recognized journals.
Experience:
Essential:
- One to two years' Experience of teaching in Transportation and Supply Chain Management in Higher Education.
Desirable:
- Experience in the Omani and GCC HE environments.
- Strong links to industry and experience of an international context.
- Academic accreditation or quality assurance experiences.
Education/Qualification:
Essential:
- Experience of teaching modules in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in HE for the Lecturer position and at least three years’ HE is teaching (including at master’s level) for SL position.
Desirable:
- Experience of the UK, Omani and GCC HE sectors.
- 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.
Reporting to:
Director of Faculty of Transport and Logistics.
Job Location:
Muscat, Oman (some local travel may be required).
Hours:
Full time. Hours as necessary for the role.
Nationality:
Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.
Lead Civil Engineer
Dean – Faculty of Science and Technology
Assistant Dean- Faculty of Business and Management
The Assistant Dean supports the Dean in providing academic and administrative leadership for the faculty of Business and Management. The role ensures effective management of academia including academic quality assurance, research advancement, curriculum design and review and student and staff experience monitoring and enhancement. The Assistant Dean assists in operational oversight, and compliance with accreditation requirements while fostering collaboration within the faculty and with external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1- Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance
· Assist the Dean in overseeing the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic programs, ensuring alignment and compliance with the institutional strategy, OAAAQA requirements, local and international accrediting bodies, and relevant professional bodies.
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Support the preparation of the faculty operational plan and ensure its alignment with the University’s academic and strategic objectives.
· Assist in ensuring compliance with Institutional Standards Assessment (ISA) and Programme Standards Assessment (PSA), including preparation and submission of evidence.
2- Faculty and Staff Management
· Assist the Dean in faculty recruitment, workload allocation, and mentoring in line with institutional policies.
· Support the implementation of faculty development, research support, and mentoring frameworks.
· Coordinate staff development programs and training initiatives as delegated by the Dean.
3- Student Experience and Support
· Assist the Dean in developing initiatives to improve student retention, success, and employability.
· Support the monitoring of student engagement, addressing feedback mechanisms, and closing loop with grievance handling processes.
· Coordinate with student support services to ensure a positive student experience and monitor Alumni activities and their achievements.
4- Research Development and External Engagement
· Support the Dean in strengthening Student and staff research culture and securing funding opportunities for faculty and students.
· Assist in managing partnerships with industry, accreditation bodies, and professional associations.
· Promote external engagement activities, including seminars, conferences, and collaborations.
· Support the Dean in establishing, monitoring and assessing the Research and innovation centre and/or Incubator relevant to the faculty.
· Monitor addressing and incorporating viable Employer feedback into the program/student experience.
5- Administrative and Operational Responsibilities
· Assist the Dean in managing budgets, resources, and infrastructure requirements for the faculty.
· Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation required by the Vice-Chancellor, University Council, or OAAAQA or any governing bodies
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Monitor and follow up on action plans for continuous improvement across all departments.
Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.
Educational Qualification:
· PhD in a relevant academic discipline with a minimum rank of Associate Professor.
Experience:
· Minimum 12–15 years of academic experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role at a recognized institution.
· Proven record of teaching, research, and academic service.
Competencies and Skills:
· Strong knowledge of higher education Academic affairs, accreditation, and quality assurance.
· Leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities.
· Commitment to student success, faculty development, and institutional advancement.
Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.
Assistant Dean- Faculty of Engineering
The Assistant Dean supports the Dean in providing academic and administrative leadership for the faculty. The role ensures effective management of academia including academic quality assurance, research advancement, curriculum design and review and student and staff experience monitoring and enhancement. The Assistant Dean assists in operational oversight, and compliance with accreditation requirements while fostering collaboration within the faculty and with external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1- Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance
· Assist the Dean in overseeing the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic programs, ensuring alignment and compliance with the institutional strategy, OAAAQA requirements, local and international accrediting bodies, and relevant professional bodies.
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Support the preparation of the faculty operational plan and ensure its alignment with the University’s academic and strategic objectives.
· Assist in ensuring compliance with Institutional Standards Assessment (ISA) and Programme Standards Assessment (PSA), including preparation and submission of evidence.
2- Faculty and Staff Management
· Assist the Dean in faculty recruitment, workload allocation, and mentoring in line with institutional policies.
· Support the implementation of faculty development, research support, and mentoring frameworks.
· Coordinate staff development programs and training initiatives as delegated by the Dean.
3- Student Experience and Support
· Assist the Dean in developing initiatives to improve student retention, success, and employability.
· Support the monitoring of student engagement, addressing feedback mechanisms, and closing loop with grievance handling processes.
· Coordinate with student support services to ensure a positive student experience and monitor Alumni activities and their achievements.
4- Research Development and External Engagement
· Support the Dean in strengthening Student and staff research culture and securing funding opportunities for faculty and students.
· Assist in managing partnerships with industry, accreditation bodies, and professional associations.
· Promote external engagement activities, including seminars, conferences, and collaborations.
· Support the Dean in establishing, monitoring and assessing the Research and innovation centre and/or Incubator relevant to the faculty.
· Monitor addressing and incorporating viable Employer feedback into the program/student experience.
5- Administrative and Operational Responsibilities
· Assist the Dean in managing budgets, resources, and infrastructure requirements for the faculty.
· Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation required by the Vice-Chancellor, University Council, or OAAAQA or any governing bodies
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Monitor and follow up on action plans for continuous improvement across all departments.
Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.
Educational Qualification:
· PhD in a relevant academic discipline with a minimum rank of Associate Professor.
Experience:
· Minimum 12–15 years of academic experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role at a recognized institution.
· Proven record of teaching, research, and academic service.
Competencies and Skills:
· Strong knowledge of higher education Academic affairs, accreditation, and quality assurance.
· Leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities.
· Commitment to student success, faculty development, and institutional advancement.
Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.
Assistant Dean- Faculty of Transportation and Logistics
The Assistant Dean supports the Dean in providing academic and administrative leadership for the faculty of Transportation and Logistics. The role ensures effective management of academia including academic quality assurance, research advancement, curriculum design and review and student and staff experience monitoring and enhancement. The Assistant Dean assists in operational oversight, and compliance with accreditation requirements while fostering collaboration within the faculty and with external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1- Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance
· Assist the Dean in overseeing the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic programs, ensuring alignment and compliance with the institutional strategy, OAAAQA requirements, local and international accrediting bodies, and relevant professional bodies.
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Support the preparation of the faculty operational plan and ensure its alignment with the University’s academic and strategic objectives.
· Assist in ensuring compliance with Institutional Standards Assessment (ISA) and Programme Standards Assessment (PSA), including preparation and submission of evidence.
2- Faculty and Staff Management
· Assist the Dean in faculty recruitment, workload allocation, and mentoring in line with institutional policies.
· Support the implementation of faculty development, research support, and mentoring frameworks.
· Coordinate staff development programs and training initiatives as delegated by the Dean.
3- Student Experience and Support
· Assist the Dean in developing initiatives to improve student retention, success, and employability.
· Support the monitoring of student engagement, addressing feedback mechanisms, and closing loop with grievance handling processes.
· Coordinate with student support services to ensure a positive student experience and monitor Alumni activities and their achievements.
4- Research Development and External Engagement
· Support the Dean in strengthening Student and staff research culture and securing funding opportunities for faculty and students.
· Assist in managing partnerships with industry, accreditation bodies, and professional associations.
· Promote external engagement activities, including seminars, conferences, and collaborations.
· Support the Dean in establishing, monitoring and assessing the Research and innovation centre and/or Incubator relevant to the faculty.
· Monitor addressing and incorporating viable Employer feedback into the program/student experience.
5- Administrative and Operational Responsibilities
· Assist the Dean in managing budgets, resources, and infrastructure requirements for the faculty.
· Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation required by the Vice-Chancellor, University Council, or OAAAQA or any governing bodies
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Monitor and follow up on action plans for continuous improvement across all departments.
Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.
Educational Qualification:
· PhD in a relevant academic discipline with a minimum rank of Associate Professor.
Experience:
· Minimum 12–15 years of academic experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role at a recognized institution.
· Proven record of teaching, research, and academic service.
Competencies and Skills:
· Strong knowledge of higher education Academic affairs, accreditation, and quality assurance.
· Leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities.
· Commitment to student success, faculty development, and institutional advancement.
Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.
Assistant Dean- Faculty of Science and technology
The Assistant Dean supports the Dean in providing academic and administrative leadership for the faculty. The role ensures effective management of academia including academic quality assurance, research advancement, curriculum design and review and student and staff experience monitoring and enhancement. The Assistant Dean assists in operational oversight, and compliance with accreditation requirements while fostering collaboration within the faculty and with external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1- Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance
· Assist the Dean in overseeing the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic programs, ensuring alignment and compliance with the institutional strategy, OAAAQA requirements, local and international accrediting bodies, and relevant professional bodies.
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Support the preparation of the faculty operational plan and ensure its alignment with the University’s academic and strategic objectives.
· Assist in ensuring compliance with Institutional Standards Assessment (ISA) and Programme Standards Assessment (PSA), including preparation and submission of evidence.
2- Faculty and Staff Management
· Assist the Dean in faculty recruitment, workload allocation, and mentoring in line with institutional policies.
· Support the implementation of faculty development, research support, and mentoring frameworks.
· Coordinate staff development programs and training initiatives as delegated by the Dean.
3- Student Experience and Support
· Assist the Dean in developing initiatives to improve student retention, success, and employability.
· Support the monitoring of student engagement, addressing feedback mechanisms, and closing loop with grievance handling processes.
· Coordinate with student support services to ensure a positive student experience and monitor Alumni activities and their achievements.
4- Research Development and External Engagement
· Support the Dean in strengthening Student and staff research culture and securing funding opportunities for faculty and students.
· Assist in managing partnerships with industry, accreditation bodies, and professional associations.
· Promote external engagement activities, including seminars, conferences, and collaborations.
· Support the Dean in establishing, monitoring and assessing the Research and innovation centre and/or Incubator relevant to the faculty.
· Monitor addressing and incorporating viable Employer feedback into the program/student experience.
5- Administrative and Operational Responsibilities
· Assist the Dean in managing budgets, resources, and infrastructure requirements for the faculty.
· Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation required by the Vice-Chancellor, University Council, or OAAAQA or any governing bodies
· Oversee operational activities delegated by the Dean, ensuring smooth functioning of departments.
· Monitor and follow up on action plans for continuous improvement across all departments.
Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.
Educational Qualification:
· PhD in a relevant academic discipline with a minimum rank of Associate Professor.
Experience:
· Minimum 12–15 years of academic experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role at a recognized institution.
· Proven record of teaching, research, and academic service.
Competencies and Skills:
· Strong knowledge of higher education Academic affairs, accreditation, and quality assurance.
· Leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities.
· Commitment to student success, faculty development, and institutional advancement.
Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.