Job Position Details


Assistant Professor


Department Of Computer Science

,

College of Science


Opening Date

14-01-2020

Closing Date

15-03-2020

Job Category

Academic

Employment Type

Full Time


Specialization

Minimum Experience

Not Applicable

Minimum Qualification

Phd

Duties

  • Teaching core, elective and advanced Computer Science courses for BSc. and postgraduate degrees.
  • Supervising BSc. graduation projects and MSc/PhD Theses.
  •  Participating in international peer-viewed research publications and leading roles in research grants.
  • Participating in committees and other administrative duties at the department / college / university and society.

Requirements

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) is the National University of the Sultanate of Oman.  The College of Science at SQU provides a variety of science degree programs on an American-type degree plan. The college also runs graduate programs and provides a wide range of service courses. All instruction is in English and candidates must be fluent in English. The University is located in the capital close to excellent international schools and unique natural recreational areas. Apart from an attractive tax-free salary, SQU offers free furnished accommodation, free medical care including a hospital and a family clinic on campus, excellent on campus recreational facilities, end of service gratuity, subsidized schooling for up to two children, 60 days annual leave with return tickets and a rolling three year contract.

 

Department of Computer Science -  Appointments for 2019/2020

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning September 2020 in the area of Cybersecurity. A Ph.D. in Computer Science and a solid research and publication record in the area are required. Preference will be given to applicants with proven experience in teaching Computer Science and cybersecurity courses. Suitably qualified and experienced individuals with a dedicated approach to teaching and a commitment to research are invited to submit applications. Applications (including cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of three referees) should be submitted as follows:

 

  • Fill in the online application form:    

              https://forms.gle/pGdSkzNjEudkKsHz8

 

  • Send CV and other documents by Email to: 

               dcsvacancy@squ.edu.om

 

 

The position will remain open until filled but applications received before 29 February 2020 will receive strongest consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in any particular case.

Benefits

  1. Attractive tax-free base salary
  2. Free furnished accommodation
  3. Free medical care including a hospital family clinic on campus.
  4. Excellent recreational facilities on campus
  5. End-of-service gratuity
  6. Subsidized schooling for up to two children
  7. 60 days annual leave with return air tickets for the staff, eligible spouse and two children.
  8. Rolling three-year contracts on mutual agreement