Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Faculty of Transport and Logistics

Muscat University

Purpose of the Position

Muscat University is looking to grow its Faculty of
Transport & Logistics through the appointment of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
in Transportation and Logistics Management. Applications are welcomed from
those with experience of teaching and research in a range of discipline fields,
including, but not exclusive to, transportation, aviation, operations
management, warehouse and inventory management, and logistics and supply chain
management.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate academic
leadership through curriculum innovation, research excellence, and meaningful
collaboration with industry, government, and international academic partners,
and to work with the Faculty Dean to ensure efficient and effective delivery of
modules. S/he will be responsible for
teaching modules such as: Freight Transport, Warehouse and Inventory
Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation,
Shipping and Maritime among others. The role also involves supervising student
research, contributing to funded research initiatives, supporting institutional
quality assurance processes, and actively engaging in professional service and
outreach activities that enhance the university s reputation and societal
impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning and
  teaching experience on the Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  undergraduate and postgraduate programme.
• 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 pastoral services.
• Undertake
  research and scholarly activity with a view to publishing quality academic
  journals.
• Engage
  in industry collaborations and consultancy.
• Engage
  with external logistics related bodies and industry to enrich the student
  experience, including visiting students on industrial placement.
• Be
  prepared to travel (including internationally) on university affairs.
• 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 evening and working remotely
  to support the Programme/Faculty/University business.

Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line
Manager.

Educational Qualification:

Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management /
Logistics / Operations Management/Transportation/ Shipping and Maritime.

Experience:

• Extensive
  academic experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in
  Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Transportation,
  Shipping and Maritime and related disciplines (Minimum 3-4 years teaching
  experience for a lecture position, 5-7 years for a senior lecturer).
• Experience
  supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
• Strong
  links to industry and experience in an international context.
• Proven involvement
  in curriculum development, module coordination, assessment design, and
  accreditation alignment (e.g., CILT, CIPS, Lean Six Sigma, AACSB, or other
  related bodies).

Competencies and Skills:

• Teaching
  & Learning Excellence (Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and
  graduate students, as evidenced, for example, by peers, students, and external
  examiners)
• Supervision
  (Supervise undergraduate students and postgraduate students)
• Appropriate
  research experience as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal publications (preferably
  research in Quantitative and Mixed Methods approaches)
• Curriculum
  & Programme Development Strong motivation to engage the industry in
  developing teaching content and research ideas