Duties and responsibilities

Follow the latest developments in the field of the job to enhance and improve workflow within the unit.

Apply the university's security and safety requirements to ensure a safe and suitable work environment.

Teach academic courses in the field of specialization according to quality standards.

Supervise graduation research and postgraduate theses (Master's and Ph.D.).

Provide academic guidance to students and assist them in academic and professional planning.

Attend department and college council meetings and actively contribute to them.

Participate in internal and external committees upon request.

Conduct and publish scientific research in the field of specialization.

Provide scientific consulting and participate in relevant conferences and seminars.

Engage in community service through workshops, seminars, and preparing studies related to community issues.

Strengthen the relationship between the university and the community through academic and research activities.

Contribute to the development of academic policies and implement academic and research quality assurance standards.

Any other tasks related to the position and aligned with the nature of the unit's work.

Requirements

General conditions for teaching faculty positions:

1. The applicant must be of good conduct and behavior.

2. To have the following qualifications for appointment:

It must be issued on a regular basis, and not be in the system of affiliation, distance education, or blended education.

It must be equivalent by the competent authority in the Sultanate if it is issued by a non-Omani higher education institution (Only for Omani).

3. Proficiency in using information technology effectively.

4. Priority is given to those who have experience in university teaching and scientific research.

5. Please apply for only one advertised position. (Note: Those who apply for more than one vacancy will be excluded.)

6. When screening applications, the terms, conditions and procedures contained in the executive regulations of the Sultan Qaboos University Law and the regulations for appointing Omanis to academic positions at Sultan Qaboos University will be applied.

Specific Requirements:

Should have a PhD in Information Systems (IS) or Computer Science or related areas from an internationally recognized university

MSc in Information Systems (IS) or Computer Science or related areas from an internationally recognized university (strictly NO MBA)

Should be specialized in one or more of the following areas: Data Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Business Analytics and Information Technology.

Should have experience in teaching IS courses at undergraduate and postgraduate (M.Sc. and MBA) levels and supervising M.Sc./Ph.D. research in IS.

Able to develop new courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc and MBA) levels.

Experience in academic advising and curriculum development.

Should be active researchers in their areas of specialization and intellectually engaged in their discipline.

Should also have the necessary practical computing skills in their areas of expertise.

Should be participating members of the university, professional and local communities.

Academic Position Requirements (For Omanis): https://tinyurl.com/59wbnrwv

Benefits for Omani :

The terms, conditions, and procedures contained in the executive regulations of the Sultan Qaboos University Law and the regulations for appointing Omanis to academic positions at Sultan Qaboos University apply.