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Dhofar University

Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS)

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26

Instructor/Lecturer position in the Math Unit in the Foundation Program

Situated between the mountains and the Arabian Sea in the beautiful seaside city of Salalah, internationally-accredited Dhofar University is the premier university in southern Oman. The university’s Foundation Program equips students with a standard minimum level of mathematics before they begin their degree programs.

Omani candidates to teach mathematics in the Foundation Program must have:

a full-time MA in education with specialization in mathematics, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; and
at least two years’ teaching experience at the post-secondary level after having completed their MA

OR

a full-time MA in mathematics, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a BA in the same; and
at least three years’ teaching experience at the post-basic level after having completed their MA.

Omani candidates with no experience will be eligible for the position of Instructor if they meet all other qualifications.

Non-Omani candidates to teach mathematics in the Foundation Program must have:

a full-time MA and BA in mathematics, with a minimum GPA of 3.2; and
at least three years’ teaching experience at the post-secondary level after having completed their MA

All candidates—Omani and non-Omani—must have good command of the English language (minimum IELTS Band 6.0 or its TOEFL equivalent).

Candidates without these qualifications will not be considered.

Successful candidates will be offered:

renewable contract, to commence in September
competitive salary
housing and transport allowance
health insurance
60 days of annual paid leave in July and August
education allowance for up to two children
round-trip flights to the candidate’s country of origin for the candidate, his/her spouse, and up to two children
gratuity of one month’s base salary for every year of service, to be paid at the end of service

A cover letter and CV should be uploaded.

DHOFAR UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Dhofar University is seeking to recruit Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor in the field of Natural Sciences and Computer Science.

Position Title: Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor

Salary and rank: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Appointment type: Academic, annual basis (renewable)

Area: Natural Sciences and Computer Science

Starting Date: September 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor will be part of the Academic department with the following responsibilities.

Submit regular research funding proposals to ministries, industries, and other national and international funding bodies.
Develop infrastructure for conducting research tasks at Dhofar University.
Train young researchers, research assistants, and final-year project students in various research tasks.
Publish research papers and work on filing patents and product development.
Conducting workshops/seminars for scientific audiences in Dhofar University and outside Dhofar University.
Teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate level.

Eligibility Conditions for Assistant Research Professor: The candidate should:

Have full time PhD, from a university recognized by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman (MOHERI) (preferably those with good contributions to scientific research and published research in the same field of specialization), in the same field of study specialization as that of the advertised job.
Have two years of post-PhD experience in teaching of the subjects in area of specialization and at least one year in the rank of Assistant Professor.
Carry out research that has led to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly or professional activity, which are judged to increase knowledge and understanding and improve the scholarly and professional competence of the faculty member.
Have at least twenty (20) refereed journal publications in Scopus or web of science journal with at least ten (10) such publications should be in SSCI or SCIE Impact Factor from the Clarivate Analytics Database.
At least TWO such publication should be single author and additionally FIVE publications should be as first author or corresponding author.
The Scopus Citation should not be less than 300 or Scopus H- index of 8
Evidence of engagement in undertaking Funded research project(s) as either PI or Co PI in their previous employment will be preferred.
Preferred age group shall be 25 to 40 years.

Eligibility Conditions for Associate Research Professor: The candidate should:

Have a full time PhD, from a university recognized by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman (MOHERI) (preferably those with good contributions to scientific research and published research in the same field of specialization), in the same field of study specialization as that of the advertised job.
Have spent a minimum of five academic years in the rank of Assistant Professor post PhD completion and at least one year in the rank of Associate Professor.
Have proven competence in teaching of the subjects taught and ability to transmit understanding of that knowledge to students.
Carry out research that has led to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly or professional activity, which are judged to increase knowledge and understanding and improve the scholarly and professional competence of the faculty member.
Have at least forty (40) refereed journal publications in Scopus or web of science journal with at least twenty (20) such publications should be in SSCI or SCIE Impact Factor from the Clarivate Analytics Database.
At least Three such publications should be single author and additionally Ten publications should be as first author or corresponding author.
Have Scopus Citations of not less than 500 or Scopus H index of 10
Evidence of engagement in undertaking Funded research project(s) as either PI or Co PI in their previous employment will be preferred.
Preferred age group shall be 40 to 45 years.

DU offers benefits and provide support for career development:

Generous annual leave (calculated on working days)
Private Medical insurance for employees and for dependents
Joining and Annual flight tickets
Education Allowances for children below the age of 18
End of service gratuity
A structured induction program is in place to make you feel welcome and part of the DU family
An annual appraisal to help you identify your career aspirations
Access to internal training and development
Access and support to apply for internal and external research grants and participation in international and regional conferences.

طريقة التقديم

All applicants need to apply online through the university online recruitment system. The candidate is required to upload her/his latest CV having her/his photograph.

Closing date

Early closing deadline for receiving applications: 20^th of January, 2025. The position is open until filled.

DHOFAR UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Dhofar University is seeking to recruit Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor in the field of Engineering.

Position Title: Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor

Salary and rank: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Appointment type: Academic, annual basis (renewable)

Area: Engineering

Starting Date: September, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor will be part of the Academic department with the following responsibilities.

Submit regular research funding proposals to ministries, industries, and other national and international funding bodies.
Develop infrastructure for conducting research tasks at Dhofar University.
Train young researchers, research assistants, and final-year project students in various research tasks.
Publish research papers and work on filing patents and product development.
Conducting workshops/seminars for scientific audiences in Dhofar University and outside Dhofar University.
Teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate level.

Eligibility Conditions for Assistant Research Professor: The candidate should:

Have full time PhD, from a university recognized by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman (MOHERI) (preferably those with good contributions to scientific research and published research in the same field of specialization), in the same field of study specialization as that of the advertised job.
Have two years of post-PhD experience in teaching of the subjects in area of specialization and at least one year in the rank of Assistant Professor.
Carry out research that has led to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly or professional activity, which are judged to increase knowledge and understanding and improve the scholarly and professional competence of the faculty member.
Have at least twenty (20) refereed journal publications in Scopus or web of science journal with at least ten (10) such publications should be in SSCI or SCIE Impact Factor from the Clarivate Analytics Database.
At least TWO such publication should be single author and additionally FIVE publications should be as first author or corresponding author.
The Scopus Citation should not be less than 300 or Scopus H- index of 8
Evidence of engagement in undertaking Funded research project(s) as either PI or Co PI in their previous employment will be preferred.
Preferred age group shall be 25 to 40 years.

Eligibility Conditions for Associate Research Professor: The candidate should:

Have a full time PhD, from a university recognized by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman (MOHERI) (preferably those with good contributions to scientific research and published research in the same field of specialization), in the same field of study specialization as that of the advertised job.
Have spent a minimum of five academic years in the rank of Assistant Professor post PhD completion and at least one year in the rank of Associate Professor.
Have proven competence in teaching of the subjects taught and ability to transmit understanding of that knowledge to students.
Carry out research that has led to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly or professional activity, which are judged to increase knowledge and understanding and improve the scholarly and professional competence of the faculty member.
Have at least forty (40) refereed journal publications in Scopus or web of science journal with at least twenty (20) such publications should be in SSCI or SCIE Impact Factor from the Clarivate Analytics Database.
At least Three such publications should be single author and additionally Ten publications should be as first author or corresponding author.
Have Scopus Citations of not less than 500 or Scopus H index of 10
Evidence of engagement in undertaking Funded research project(s) as either PI or Co PI in their previous employment will be preferred.
Preferred age group shall be 40 to 45 years.

DU offers benefits and provide support for career development:

Generous annual leave (calculated on working days)
Private Medical insurance for employees and for dependents
Joining and Annual flight tickets
Education Allowances for children below the age of 18
End of service gratuity
A structured induction program is in place to make you feel welcome and part of the DU family
An annual appraisal to help you identify your career aspirations
Access to internal training and development
Access and support to apply for internal and external research grants and participation in international and regional conferences.

طريقة التقديم

All applicants need to apply online through the university online recruitment system. The candidate is required to upload her/his latest CV having her/his photograph.

Closing date

Early closing deadline for receiving applications: 20^th of January, 2025. The position is open until filled.

DHOFAR UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Dhofar University is seeking to recruit Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor in the field of Business Administration and Management.

Position Title: Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor

Salary and rank: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Appointment type: Academic, annual basis (renewable)

Area: Business Administration and Management

Starting Date: September, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor will be part of the Academic department with the following responsibilities.

Submit regular research funding proposals to ministries, industries, and other national and international funding bodies.
Develop infrastructure for conducting research tasks at Dhofar University.
Train young researchers, research assistants, and final-year project students in various research tasks.
Publish research papers and work on filing patents and product development.
Conducting workshops/seminars for scientific audiences in Dhofar University and outside Dhofar University.
Teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate level.

Eligibility Conditions for Assistant Research Professor: The candidate should:

Have full time PhD, from a university recognized by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman (MOHERI) (preferably those with good contributions to scientific research and published research in the same field of specialization), in the same field of study specialization as that of the advertised job.
Have two years of post-PhD experience in teaching of the subjects in area of specialization and at least one year in the rank of Assistant Professor.
Carry out research that has led to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly or professional activity, which are judged to increase knowledge and understanding and improve the scholarly and professional competence of the faculty member.
Have at least twenty (20) refereed journal publications in Scopus or web of science journal with at least ten (10) such publications should be in SSCI or SCIE Impact Factor from the Clarivate Analytics Database.
At least TWO such publication should be single author and additionally FIVE publications should be as first author or corresponding author.
The Scopus Citation should not be less than 300 or Scopus H- index of 8
Evidence of engagement in undertaking Funded research project(s) as either PI or Co PI in their previous employment will be preferred.
Preferred age group shall be 25 to 40 years.

Eligibility Conditions for Associate Research Professor: The candidate should:

Have a full time PhD, from a university recognized by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman (MOHERI) (preferably those with good contributions to scientific research and published research in the same field of specialization), in the same field of study specialization as that of the advertised job.
Have spent a minimum of five academic years in the rank of Assistant Professor post PhD completion and at least one year in the rank of Associate Professor.
Have proven competence in teaching of the subjects taught and ability to transmit understanding of that knowledge to students.
Carry out research that has led to peer-reviewed publications and scholarly or professional activity, which are judged to increase knowledge and understanding and improve the scholarly and professional competence of the faculty member.
Have at least forty (40) refereed journal publications in Scopus or web of science journal with at least twenty (20) such publications should be in SSCI or SCIE Impact Factor from the Clarivate Analytics Database.
At least Three such publications should be single author and additionally Ten publications should be as first author or corresponding author.
Have Scopus Citations of not less than 500 or Scopus H index of 10
Evidence of engagement in undertaking Funded research project(s) as either PI or Co PI in their previous employment will be preferred.
Preferred age group shall be 40 to 45 years.

DU offers benefits and provide support for career development:

Generous annual leave (calculated on working days)
Private Medical insurance for employees and for dependents
Joining and Annual flight tickets
Education Allowances for children below the age of 18
End of service gratuity
A structured induction program is in place to make you feel welcome and part of the DU family
An annual appraisal to help you identify your career aspirations
Access to internal training and development
Access and support to apply for internal and external research grants and participation in international and regional conferences.

طريقة التقديم

All applicants need to apply online through the university online recruitment system. The candidate is required to upload her/his latest CV having her/his photograph.

Closing date

Early closing deadline for receiving applications: 20^th of January, 2025. The position is open until filled.

DHOFAR UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Management Information Systems, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman, to work on the TRC project entitled “The Role of Entrepreneurial Enablers in Motivating Omani University Female Graduates to Launch IT Ventures”, (Proposal ID: BFP/RGP/ICT/23/063) under the supervision of Dr Samir Hammami and Prof. Faris Alshubiri. The project ends on 31^st Dec. 2025.

Essential Qualifications and Emoluments:

Designation	No. of posts	Salary	Qualification
Research Assistant	01	3 OMR/hour	Bachelor in Management Information Systems (MIS).
Research Assistant	02	5 OMR/hour	The applicant should have a master’s or PhD in Management Information Systems (MIS) or a related IT or Management field.

ملاحظة: The post is purely temporary in nature.

Requirements:

Omani Nationality.
Familiarity with research methodologies
Demonstrated background in a Research Assistant or comparable position.
Strong entrepreneurial and management background, focusing on experiments, surveys, and interviews.
Knowledge of how to design questionnaires electronically.
Exceptional proficiency in English, both in written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated practical teamwork skills and a collaborative mindset.
Exceptional time management proficiencies.
Preference is given to candidates with good knowledge and skills in utilising diverse statistical techniques to analyse collected data.
Preference is given to candidates who publish an article.
An academic record showcasing excellence in relevant coursework is preferable.

Responsibilities:

Collect data (distribute questionnaires to students and instructors of universities in Oman) for the mentioned research.
Arrange and execute interviews and focus group discussion sessions.
Conduct interviews with stakeholders and representatives of related bodies, in addition to students and university instructors in Oman, in Information Technology IT, Management Information Systems MIS, Computer Science CS, and Computer Engineering CE or other IT-related fields.
Prepare documentation for conducting interviews and secure consent from all participants.
Compose comprehensive reports outlining data analysis, insights and result implications.

Application procedure:

Submit your application online through the DU website, along with an updated CV.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.

Closing Date:

Last date of application: أبريل 30, 2024.

DHOFAR UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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1	Instructor/Lecturer position in the Math Unit in the Foundation Program	08-12-2024	Apply
2	Instructor/Lecturer position in the IT Unit in the Foundation Program	08-12-2024	Apply
3	Instructor/Lecturer position in the English Section	08-12-2024	Apply
4	Assistant Professor Geotechnical/Structural Engineering	02-12-2024	Apply
5	Assistant Professor Construction/Project Management	02-12-2024	Apply
6	Assistant Professor/ Logistics and Supply Chain Management	25-11-2024	Apply
7	Hearing Impaired Lecturer	10-10-2024	Apply
8	مترجم لغة إشارة بدوام جزئي	10-10-2024	Apply
9	Assistant Professor Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering	10-07-2024	Apply

الرقم المتسلسل	Vacancies	Opening Date (D-M-Y)	روابط التحميل
1	Procurement Assistant (For Omani)	07-11-2024	Apply

الرقم المتسلسل	Vacancies	Opening Date (D-M-Y)	روابط التحميل
1	Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor in the field of Natural Sciences and Computer Science.	16-12-2024	Apply
2	Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor in the field of Engineering	16-12-2024	Apply
3	Assistant Research Professor/Associate Research Professor in the field of Business Administration and Management	16-12-2024	Apply
4	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Information Systems Management	16-12-2024	Apply
5	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Finance & Economics	28-11-2024	Apply
6	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Management:”Understanding individuals’ readiness for Central Bank digital currency in Oman”	03-11-2024	Apply
7	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Management	30-09-2024	Apply
8	مساعد باحث في قسم العلوم الاجتماعية بكلية الآداب والعلوم التطبيقية	30-09-2024	Apply
9	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Management, College of Commerce and Business Administration	05-06-2024	Apply
10	Research Assistant (RA) at the College of Commerce and Business Administration (CCBA)	03-06-2024	Apply
11	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Marketing	28-04-2024	Apply
12	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Mathematics and Sciences	22-04-2024	Apply
13	Research Assistant (RA) in distance mode (online) at the Department of Mathematics and Sciences	22-04-2024	Apply
14	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Management Information Systems	17-04-2024	Apply
15	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Management	04-04-2024	Apply

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