Head of Faculty of Information Technology

Contract Type: Renewable annually

Majan University College (MUC), founded in 1995, is an accredited college of the University of Bedfordshire, UK. MUC is the first private higher education institution (HEI) to be established in Oman. It is one of the largest private sector HEIs and it provides a range of UK degrees which are taught in English. It is the FIRST higher education institution to achieve its institutional accreditation by the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA).

We are looking to recruit a Head of Faculty for our Faculty of Information Technology.

Qualifications: A relevant PhD from a reputed university.

Experience:

• Knowledge of western higher education systems (experience of the UK HE system will be an advantage);
• Appropriate teaching experience in higher education (ideally at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels);
• An excellent record of teaching and research expertise evidenced by a publication record that demonstrates ongoing post-PhD research activity.
• Experience in holding a senior management position in a higher education context;
• Significant experience working in international educational contexts, preferably in the Gulf region;
• Experience in, and understanding of, quality assurance and accreditation processes and procedures;
• Awareness of the implications of generative artificial intelligence for teaching, learning, assessment and research.

Skills:

• An excellent command of English, if English is not the first language of the candidate;
• Excellent communication and management skills, with a strong team player outlook;
• High ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Annual roundtrip flights
• 49 calendar days annual leave plus national holidays
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Support for research (conference leave, publication fees, etc.)

You may download the application form from the website and email it to the address given below. Applications must include a detailed CV and a recent colour photograph.

Email: recruitment@majancollege.edu.om

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