Lecturer in Engineering (Mechanical/Chemical)

Muscat University

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality teaching experience in undergraduate, 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.

Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.

Educational Qualification:

• Educational Qualifications: A PhD in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or Computer Science, or a related area from an internationally recognized university.
• Certifications: Professional certifications are preferred, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Experience:

• Specialization Areas: Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, computational methods, mathematics, advanced engineering mathematics
• Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching engineering mathematics courses (Calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, data analysis, data science) 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.
• 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.
• Community Participation: Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community.

Competencies and Skills:

• Teach Modules: Deliver Modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, 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.
• 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.

Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani Candidates.