Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Cybersecurity

Job Title:

Lecturer (L) /Senior Lecturer (SL) in Cybersecurity (A PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area from an internationally recognized university)

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Job Summary:

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

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience. The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach Modules: Deliver Modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, supervising postgraduate theses. The normal teaching load is 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year).
• Supervise Projects: Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations, ensuring students receive guidance on their research methodologies and outcomes.
• Engage in Research: Actively participate in scholarly research activities that lead to publications in refereed, indexed, and ranked international journals within the field of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.
• Collaborate for Grants: Initiate and develop research collaborations that result in successful research grant applications, enhancing the department's funding and research capabilities.
•  Curriculum Development: Play a significant role in research, curriculum development, and graduate supervision while attracting research funding to support program initiatives.
• Lead Research Output: Produce high-quality scholarly work that contributes to the department's research output and enhances its academic reputation.
• Community Engagement: Participate in service activities for the university as well as professional and local communities, promoting the importance of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

Requirements

The Department invites applications for full-time and visiting faculty positions from suitable candidates. The position within the Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program requires:

•  Educational Qualifications: A PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area from an internationally recognized university.
• Specialization Areas: Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity principles, Digital Forensics techniques, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, or Cyber Risk Management.
• Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching Cybersecurity courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervising research projects.
• Research Engagement: Active involvement in research within their areas of specialization, showing intellectual engagement with current trends and challenges in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.
•  Industry Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry experience that complements their academic qualifications.
•  Practical Skills: Candidates should possess necessary practical computing skills relevant to their areas of expertise.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as those from SANS (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler, GIAC Penetration Tester); CISSP, CEH, CISM, etc are preferred, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Community Participation: Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community initiatives related to Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality teaching experience in foundation, undergraduate (Cybersecurity), laboratory, postgraduate programmes and in executive programmes.
• Ensure all necessary content and material is in place for the degree programmes in time.
• Construct and plan student assignments, module delivery and assessment, ensuring coherence and relevance.
•  Liaise with the faculty Director on all student matters & timetable planning and manage module timetables, content & resource areas, liaising with academic & technical staff as appropriate.
• Initiate high-quality learning and teaching/training activities that reflect the needs and contemporary currency of the subject and to foster a group dynamic and peer learning.
• Engage with students and demonstrators during laboratory sessions to ensure a high level of understanding is achieved by the students.
•  Ensure all learning experiences comply with the expectations of all related standards of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).
• Monitor the student voice through meetings, surveys and reviews and liaise with the Faculty Director in relation to findings, initiating solutions to any student dissatisfaction or other issues.
• Formulate and coordinate the Final Year Projects and Theses to ensure a consistent and rigorous process, including liaising with industry where necessary.
• Attend Open Days, external events and interviews as required by the Faculty Director to support recruitment activities.
• Maintain flexible working patterns which 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.
• Organize, prepare and participate in University meetings and events including Boards of Examiners, Programme Reviews, Planning and Monitoring committees, Student/Staff Liaison, and faculty and university committees and policy developments.
• Work with the Faculty Director and other University representatives to ensure student attainment, success and progression by monitoring student attendance and performance, and obtaining student feedback.

Applicants should provide a current CV and a cover letter justifying their suitability for the position. In doing so, applicants should use their qualifications, experience in teaching and research in an HE environment, teaching areas of interest and ability, and motivation for applying to Muscat University.

While we value the interest shown by every applicant, we are able to respond only to short-listed candidates. 

The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to meet changing institutional requirements, but only in full consultation with the post-holder.

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