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Purpose of the Position

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.


• 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.

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.