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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.
Special Education Specialist (SES)
Lead Civil Engineer
Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity
Assistant Professor in Maritime Transport
Math Lecturer (GFP)
Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering
Assistant Professor in Mathematics ( BSc Cybersecurity, Cyber Forensics, BEng Digital and Software Engineering, BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Engineering programmers)
Assistant Prof/Associate prof/ Prof in Digital and Software Engineering
Assistant Professor in Accounting
Job Title:
Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the Faculty of Business and Management
Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of Business & Management through the appointment of a Lecturer and a Senior Lecturer in Accounting with emphasis on Audit, Professional Ethics, Business Tax, Tax Policy and Personal Tax, and Strategic Management Accounting. 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 Master's qualification in Accounting is required along with two years’ experience in Higher Education (HE) teaching. For the SL rank, a minimum of a PhD in Accounting 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 master’s level). Exceptional candidates with recognised professional qualifications and substantial industry &/or professional experiences including at least five years of HE teaching & research experience can be considered for a Senior Lecturer rank. 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.
Possessing an ACCA qualification and/or ACCA 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 Audit, Professional Ethics, Business Tax, Tax Policy and Personal Tax, and Strategic Management Accounting modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
· 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 Accounting-related bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including visiting students on an 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 Accounting for Senior Lecturer (SL) rank
• Master's degree in Accounting for Lecturer rank. *
*Candidates with recognized professional qualifications and substantial industry &/or professional experiences including at least 5 years HE teaching & research experience can be considered for a SL rank.
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:
• At least two years’ experience of teaching modules in Accounting in Higher Education for the Lecturer position and at least three years’ HE teaching (including at master’s level) for the SL position. Exceptional candidates with professional qualifications can be considered for the SL rank.
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 Labor Law.
Assistant Prof/Associate prof/ Prof in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Assistant Professor in Business Management (Bilingual Arabic & English)
Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of Business & Management through the appointment of a Lecturer in a wide area of Management specializations. The candidate is expected to manage and support cross-faculty delivery of postgraduate, undergraduate, and executive programmes. With an ethos of providing an exceptional student experience, the post holder will work with the Faculty Director 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 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 programmes.
• 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 a Student Advisor/Personal Tutor.
• Undertake research and scholarly activity with a view to publishing in refereed international academic journals.
• Engage with external business & 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, 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.
Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.
Educational Qualification:
Essential:
• PhD in Business and Management or closely related area.
Desirable:
• Professional qualifications and/or memberships of recognized bodies.
• Fellowship of the HE Academy or willingness to work towards (within 18 months).
Experience:
Essential:
• two- or three-years’ experience of teaching modules in Business and Management in Higher Education (including at master’s level).
Desirable:
• 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.
Competencies and Skills:
• 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 behaviour and supplementary behaviour 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 recognised journals.
Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.
Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing
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.
Assistant Professor in Management (Strategy, HRM & Innovation)
Job Title:
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Management (specialization in Strategy, Human Resource Management and/or Innovation) 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 Management with specialization in Marketing, Human Resource Management and/or Innovation 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. 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 Management, Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation Management, Human Resource Management, 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 Management, Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation Management, Human Resource Management or a closely related field is required from an accredited university, ideally UK 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 sector 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, CII, CIPD, or related management 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 in Management, Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation Management, and Human Resource Management modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
· 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 Management and Business Administration 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 Management, Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation Management, Human Resource Management, or a closely related field
Desirable:
• Candidates with teaching experience in English and Arabic.
• 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 recognised journals.
Experience:
Essential:
• One- or two-years experience in teaching modules in Management, Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation Management, and Human Resource Management 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.
Lecturer in IT General Foundation Programme
Job Title:
Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer -IT
Job Summary
Line Management: Foundation Programme IT Lecturers report to the Director of General Foundation Programme who has overall leadership of Muscat University’s General Foundation Programme.
Purpose of the job: To teach IT skills (Microsoft Office & cloud computing) to students on Muscat University’s General Foundation Programme. IT lecturers are responsible for planning and delivering interesting, useful and engaging IT lessons. All IT lecturers are also expected to take part in assessment creation, delivery and marking.
Detailed description: IT Lecturers support Muscat University’s vision by ensuring that students have appropriate IT skills to enable them to achieve success once they progress onto their chosen undergraduate programme.
Working closely with the General Foundation Programme Director and Foundation Programme IT Coordinator, IT lecturers will be expected to teach up to 20 hours of IT classes per week. IT lecturers will also be required to create assessments and mark to given deadlines
Key Duties and Responsibilities • Planning and delivering up to 20 hours per week to students on the Undergraduate Foundation Programme;
• Creating and marking assessments;
• Providing pastoral care to students via personal tutoring;
• Administrative duties relating to teaching (assessment, standardisation, moderation, lesson preparation, report writing, attendance of regular course and general meetings).
• Being an effective ambassador for the University locally, regionally and internationally among Muscat University academics, parents, students and other ELT professionals in the region;
• Effective liaison with Muscat University senior leadership, the Director of General Foundation Programmes, other members of the General Foundation Programme team, and academic staff;
• Any other reasonable duties appropriate to the post.
Person specification:
• Substantial experience of foundation-level IT teaching;
• Confidence in creating, delivering and marking IT assessments and providing student feedback;
• Able to work in a team and individually to teach and assess to agreed criteria;
• Able to work under pressure and meet administrative/marking deadlines;
• Good oral and written presentation skills;
• A working knowledge of Moodle for teaching purposes;
• Excellent English language proficiency. It’s a Ministry requirement that all teaching on foundation programme have a minimum IELTS certificate of 6.0;
• A strong belief in and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Muscat University.
Responsible To
Director – General Foundation Programme and Language Centre.
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.
Education/Qualifications
A first (bachelor) degree in a relevant field (Essential); a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (desirable). Candidates are expected to have a minimum of two years relevant teaching experience.
Terms and Conditions
A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days plus private sector national holidays applicable in Oman.
Part-time Lecturer Project Management (PMI Certified)
Part-time Lecturer Human Resources (CIPD Certified)
English Language Lecturer
Purpose of the job: English Language Lecturers teach a combination of General English and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and study skills to students on Muscat University’s Foundation Programmes and in-sessional support. They are responsible for planning and delivering interesting, useful and engaging English language lessons. All English lecturers are also expected to take part in assessment creation and delivery.
Detailed description: English Language Lecturers support Muscat University’s vision by ensuring that students have appropriate English language proficiency to enable them to achieve success once they progress onto their chosen disciplines. In addition to teaching the students English language, language lecturers will provide Muscat University students with a set of key academic skills required to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree taught and assessed through the medium of English.
Working closely with the Director of General Foundation Programme and other language lecturers on the programmes, lecturers will be expected to teach up to 20 hours of General English and EAP classes per week. Lecturers will also be required to create assessments and mark to given deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
• Planning and delivering up to 20 hours per week to students on either the Undergraduate Foundation Programme or academic support to UG or PG students;
• Creating and marking assessments to students on the Foundation Programmes;
• Providing pastoral care to students via personal tutoring;
• Administrative duties relating to teaching (assessment, standardisation, moderation, lesson preparation, report writing, attendance of regular course and general meetings).
• Being an effective ambassador for the University locally, regionally and internationally among Muscat University academics, parents, students and other ELT professionals in the region;
• Effective liaison with Muscat University senior leadership, the Director of General Foundation Programme Programmes, other members of the team, and academic staff;
Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.
Educational Qualification:
- A first (bachelor) degree + a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field e.g., MA TESOL/Applied Linguistics and/or a Diploma in English Language Teaching. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of two years relevant teaching experience.
Experience:
• Substantial experience of full-time EFL teaching together with some EAP-related teaching;
• Some experience of teaching post-graduate students as well as foundation-level students;
• Confidence in analysing language and providing constructive and explicit feedback on students’ spoken and written work;
• Able to work in a team and individually to teach and assess to agreed criteria;
• Able to work under pressure and meet administrative/marking deadlines;
• Good oral and written presentation skills;
• A good understanding of IT and its application to teaching e.g., the use of a VLE such as Moodle and Turnitin;
• English as a first language, or equivalent English language competence. Non-native English teachers are required to evidence this with a minimum IELTS certificate of 7.0
• Preferably experience of teaching students from the Middle East and/or Arabic learners of English;
A strong belief in and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Muscat University.
Competencies and Skills:
• Effective lesson planning and syllabus design
• Proficiency with technology – including Microsoft Office and VLE such as Moodle
• Assessment design and moderation
• Time management
• Classroom management
• Collaboration and communication
Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.
Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence
Math Lecturer (Part-time)
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.