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:

1. Deliver high-quality learning and teaching experience on the Logistics and Supply Chain Management undergraduate and postgraduate programme.
2. Construct, plan and assess student assignments.
3. Liaise with the Faculty Director on all student matters including timetabling, academic and technical support.
4. Undertake the role of pastoral services.
5. Undertake research and scholarly activity with a view to publishing quality academic journals.
6. Engage in industry collaborations and consultancy.
7. Engage with external logistics related bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including visiting students on industrial placement.
8. Be prepared to travel (including internationally) on university affairs.
9. Participate in University meetings and events including Board of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring Committees and Staff/Student Liaison.
10. 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.

Job Title:

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing at the Faculty of Business and Management

Job Description:

Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of Business & Management through the appointment of a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing. 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. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that curriculum management and enhancement activities comply with the 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 in Higher Education (HE) teaching.

For the SL 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 in the UK HE sectors and/or the Omani and GCC HE environments would be an advantage, as would strong links to industry, and experience in an international context. In addition to teaching, the post-holder at the SL level will be responsible for developing and supervising research projects, enhancing collaborative activities with industry and practising 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, policies and strong regulations. Human capital and research are key pillars underpinning these efforts at the national level and Muscat University is well-placed to play an important role as a 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 expect joining faculty to display and apply the same principles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·         Deliver high-quality teaching experience on Marketing modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

·         Construct, plan, and assess student assignments.

·         Liaise with the Faculty Director on all student matters including timetabling, and academic and technical support.

·         Undertake the role of Student Advisor/Personal Tutor.

·         Undertake research and scholarly activity to publish in refereed international academic journals.

·         Engage with external Marketing bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including visiting students on industrial placement.

·         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 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.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential:

•      PhD (or equivalence) in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a closely related field

Desirable:

•      Professional qualifications and/or membership in recognized bodies.

•      Fellowship of the HE Academy or willingness to work towards (within 18 months).

Skills and Aptitudes:

•         Ability to communicate with clarity on complex & conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge & understanding, and peers, using high-level skills & a range of media.

•         Ability to think critically and promote innovation and creativity.

•         Demonstrates competencies, core behaviour and supplementary behaviour that support and promote the University’s core values.

•         Committed to ensuring a high-quality student experience.

Additional requirements at the Senior Lecturer level:

•         Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes.

•         Track record of published research in internationally recognized journals.

Experience:

Essential:

•      One- or two years’ experience teaching modules in Marketing in Higher Education for the Lecturer position and at least three years’ HE teaching (including at master’s level) for the SL position.

Desirable:

•      Experience in the UK HE sectors and/or the Omani and GCC HE environments.

•      Strong links to industry and experience in an international context.

•      Academic accreditation or quality assurance experiences.

•         Strong track record in research and scholarly activities or ability to demonstrate capability for same.

Terms and Conditions:

The appointment will be made at the appropriate level, according to the appointee’s qualifications and experience. A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered following the Sultanate of Oman Labour Law.

The Part-time Math lecturer shall report to the Director of General Foundation Programmes who has overall leadership of the University General Foundation Programmes. Math tutors will also work with the Math Coordinator and other Math tutors to deliver the curriculum, create, deliver and mark assessments.

Math Tutors teach pre-university/foundation-level Maths to students on Muscat University’s Foundation Programme. They are responsible for planning and delivering interesting, useful and engaging Maths lessons to students on the Foundation Programme. Math Tutors support Muscat University’s vision by ensuring that students have an appropriate knowledge of Maths to enable them to achieve success once they progress onto their chosen degree programme. Working closely with the Director of General Foundation Programme, and other tutors on the Programme, maths tutors will be expected to teach up to 20 hours (1 hour = 45 minutes) of Maths classes per week. Tutors will also be required to create assessments and mark to given deadlines. These main responsibilities will be undertaken in close collaboration with the Director of General Foundation Programme, the Maths Coordinator and other Maths and Physical Sciences Tutors.