Purpose of the Role

The Dean of Research and Innovation provides strategic academic leadership and governance for the University’s research, innovation, and knowledge-transfer agenda.

The role leads the development and oversight of research strategy, policies, quality standards, and impact; ensures alignment with national research priorities and Oman Vision 2040; and maintains compliance with institutional regulations, ethical standards, and accreditation requirements, including OAAAQA.

Key Responsibilities

Ø  Research Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development, review, and oversight of the University’s research and innovation strategy.
• Ensure alignment of research priorities with national agendas, Oman Vision 2040, and institutional strategic objectives.
• Promote interdisciplinary research and a sustainable research culture across colleges and centres.

Ø  Research Governance & Policy

• Oversee implementation of approved research policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Contribute to and support research governance committees as assigned.
• Ensure integrity, transparency, and consistency in research decision-making and approvals within governance frameworks.

Ø  Research Quality & Compliance

• Ensure research activities comply with institutional quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee ethical review frameworks and research compliance mechanisms.
• Support internal and external research audits, reviews, and accreditation requirements.

Ø  Research Development & External Engagement

• Provide academic leadership and institutional representation in engagement with national and international research bodies, funding agencies, and strategic partners.
• Promote competitive research funding and collaborative partnerships.
• Review consolidated reports on research development and funding outcomes.

Ø  Innovation, Commercialisation & Impact

• Promote innovation, knowledge transfer, intellectual property development, and industry collaboration.
• Support initiatives that enhance the societal, economic, and academic impact of research outputs.
• Encourage responsible commercialisation and impact pathways consistent with institutional policy.

Ø  Research Performance Monitoring

• Oversee monitoring of research performance indicators, outputs, and impact metrics.
• Review consolidated performance reports submitted by research centres and units.
• Report research performance, risks, and achievements to Academic Affairs leadership.

Ø  Leadership & Capacity Building

• Provide academic leadership and mentorship to research leaders and staff.
• Support institutional initiatives to strengthen research capacity, supervision quality, and innovation capability among academic staff and postgraduate researchers.
• Encourage best practices in postgraduate research supervision and research development.

Ø  Authority & Decision-Making (Delegated)

• Acts under delegated authority from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic Affairs.
• Has authority to approve research initiatives, policies, and frameworks within approved academic governance structures.
• Recommends major research strategies, partnerships, and initiatives for formal approval.
• Does not approve financial commitments, manage funds, or administer expenditures.
• Escalates research risks, ethical issues, and compliance gaps promptly.
• Financial authority strictly as defined in the Delegation of Authorities Matrix and approved Financial Policies.

Ø  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality, volume, and impact of research outputs and publications.
• Success in securing competitive research funding and strategic partnerships (outcomes, not administration).
• Compliance with research governance, ethics, and quality standards.
• Research capacity development and postgraduate supervision quality.
• Contribution of research and innovation to institutional strategy and national priorities.
• Oversight of research funding strategy, budgets, proposal assessment, grant distribution, and grant management.
• Governing consultancy activities and integrating research into teaching and learning ensuring research informs curriculum development.
• Overseeing student involvement in research and entrepreneurship projects and Management of intellectual property.
• Explicit responsibility for developing research performance indicators and targets and oversight and management of MoHERI Scholarship Indicators.
• Oversight of the implementation of R&I Operational Plan.

Key Competencies

• Strategic research leadership and innovation management.
• Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, and compliance.
• Proven research track record and impact orientation.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary initiatives and external engagement at a strategic level.
• High governance, judgment, and institutional awareness.
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Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline with a minimum academic rank of Associate Professor (Full Professor preferred).
• Strong academic standing in teaching, research, and service.
• Leadership training is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of academic experience in higher education.
• Including at least 7 years in an academic leadership role at a recognised university or college.
• Proven experience in academic planning, research development, and faculty management.

Purpose of the Role

The Assistant College Dean – Research and Innovation supports the Dean in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the University’s research and innovation agenda.

The role focuses on operational academic leadership, ensuring effective execution of approved research strategies, quality standards, and governance processes, while maintaining compliance with institutional regulations, ethical standards, and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Ø  Research Strategy Implementation

• Support implementation of the approved research and innovation strategy.
• Coordinate research initiatives across colleges, centres, and units in line with institutional priorities.
• Support interdisciplinary research activities and collaborative initiatives.

Ø  Research Governance & Compliance

• Support implementation of approved research policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Coordinate research governance processes, committees, and reviews as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with research ethics, quality standards, and institutional requirements.

Ø  Research Development & External Engagement

• Support coordination of research development initiatives and funding opportunities.
• Facilitate engagement with national and international research bodies and partners as directed.
• Support researchers in navigating institutional research processes and requirements.

Ø  Quality Assurance & Performance Monitoring

• Support monitoring of research performance indicators, outputs, and impact metrics.
• Assist in preparing consolidated research performance reports and summaries.
• Monitor follow-up on research quality improvement actions.

Ø  Innovation & Impact Support

• Support initiatives related to innovation, intellectual property, and knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate activities that enhance research impact and industry collaboration.
• Support dissemination and visibility of research outputs.

Ø  Research Capacity Building

• Support initiatives to strengthen research capacity, supervision quality, and skills development.
• Assist in coordinating research training, workshops, and mentoring activities.
• Promote best practices in research supervision and development.

Ø  Coordination & Reporting

• Act as a coordination point between research centres, colleges, and Academic Affairs.
• Prepare academic summaries, reports, and documentation for the Dean’s review.
• Follow up on action items arising from research committees and reviews.

Ø  Authority & Decision-Making (Delegated)

• Acts under delegated authority from the Dean of Research and Innovation.
• May coordinate and implement approved research initiatives and processes.
• Has no authority to approve research policies, financial commitments, or grant expenditures.
• Recommends improvements, actions, and initiatives for the Dean’s approval.
• Escalates research risks, compliance issues, or delays promptly.
• Financial authority strictly as defined in the Delegation of Authorities Matrix and approved Financial Policies.

Ø  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Effectiveness of implementation of research strategy and Operational Plan of R&I.
• Compliance with research governance, ethics, and quality standards.
• Timeliness and quality of research performance reports.
• Progress in research capacity-building Operational Plan of R&I.
• Effective coordination and collaboration with research centres and academic units.
• Development and implementation of strategies to engage students in research at all levels, including undergraduate research opportunities, postgraduate supervision, and entrepreneurship projects.
• Oversight of the implementation and monitoring of the R&I Operational Plan.
• Management of day-to-day financial administration related to research and innovation activities.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of research governance and academic quality assurance.
• Experience in coordinating research initiatives and academic processes.
• High attention to compliance, documentation, and reporting.
• Effective coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to support strategic initiatives through structured execution.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline with a minimum academic rank of Associate Professor.
• Strong academic standing in teaching, research, and service.

Experience

• Minimum of 12-15 years of academic experience in higher education.
• Including at least 5 years in an academic leadership role (e.g. Head of Section, Research Director, equivalent).

English Language Lecturer

This is a predominantly teaching focused position to manage and support delivery of postgraduate, undergraduate and executive programmes.

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience.

Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of Business & Management through the appointment of a Lecturer in Financial Technology (FinTech). 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 required standards of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).

For appointment to the Lecturer rank, a minimum of a PhD qualification in Finance, FinTech or a closely related field is required along with experience of Higher Education (HE) teaching. For the SL rank, a minimum of a PhD in Finance, FinTech or 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 sector 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 SL 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.

We acknowledge, understand, and embrace diversity and expect joining faculty to display and apply the same principles.

The Deputy Executive Director of Quality & Institutional Performance provides operational leadership and support for the implementation of the University’s Quality and Institutional Performance (QIP) objectives. This role is established to assist the Executive Director by managing the daily responsibilities of QIP in quality assurance and enhancement.

The Deputy will play a crucial role in ensuring departmental compliance, submitting evidence on time, managing operational cycles, and supporting ongoing improvement across academic and administrative units. The post holder guarantees that QIP outputs are delivered promptly, meet the required standards, and align with the University’s strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and execute the operational processes for all national and international accreditation (portfolio preparation, action plan tracking, departmental compliance, evidence gathering, and submissions).
2. Manage the implementation of QIP operational plans (OP) by tracking deliverables, maintaining timelines, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely reporting to the Executive Director.
3. Lead Risk Management, ensuring consistency, reporting delays and escalate to the Executive Director with recommended solutions.
4. Oversee day-to-day operation of the Quality Management System (QMS) including digitalisation modules, document archiving, and ensuring up-to-date, accurate records for accreditation and audits.
5. Facilitate departmental engagement with quality initiatives by liaising with academic and administrative units to ensure compliance with the ADRI cycle and other review frameworks.
6. Support policy rollout and monitoring by overseeing consistent policy application and review of policies across departments.
7. Manage and analyse institutional data from departments to produce reports, dashboards, and evidence packs for audits, accreditation, and OP evaluation.
8. Oversee benchmarking and quality surveys (students, staff, stakeholders), ensuring data is collected, analysed, and reported effectively.
9. Chairing relevant subcommittees and working groups, including updating Terms of References and monitoring effectiveness, and  reporting.
10. Support professional development of QIP operational staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and strong departmental performance.
11. Represent the QIP department in operational meetings and working groups, ensuring alignment of departmental outputs with University needs.
12. Support external accreditation and audit visits by managing logistics, evidence submissions, and operational follow-up.
13. Ensure accurate budget monitoring for delegated operational activities, reporting variances and supporting efficient resource use.
14. Promote continuous improvement in QIP processes by recommending enhancements to systems, workflows, and reporting practices.
15. Perform any other operational duties delegated by the Executive Director to support achievement of the QIP mandate.
16. Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.

Educational Qualification:

• PhD degree in higher education quality management and administration, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ operational experience in quality assurance, institutional performance, or accreditation in higher education, with 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrable record of achievements in obtaining accreditation, managing operational processes, projects, and staff.

Competencies and Skills:

•      Experience in quality assurance, institutional performance management, and accreditation processes (ISA, QS Ranking, AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, etc.).

•      Competence in project management, data management, analysis, and reporting.

•      IT skills required: Microsoft Office, SPSS.

•      Experience in implementing digital quality management systems.

•      Strong operational and administrative leadership skills in a higher education context.

•      Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver outputs in a complex environment.

•      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse academic and administrative units.

•      Experience in organising and servicing committees or working groups.

•      Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage operational teams.

•      Knowledge of OAAAQA, MOHERI, or equivalent international higher education regulatory bodies.

This position will be for Omani Candidates only.