Job Position Details


Professor


Political Science

,

College of Economics & Political Science


Opening Date

20-12-2023

Closing Date

31-01-2024

Job Category

Academic

Employment Type

Full Time


Specialization

Political Science / International Relations (IR) and Security Studies (SS)

Minimum Experience

15 Years

Minimum Qualification

Phd

Duties

The duties and responsibilities are:

  1. 1) Keeping abreast of recent developments in the academic field to enhance teaching and research activities within the department.
    2) Implementing the security and safety requirements established by the university to provide a suitable working environment within the department.
    3) Teaching in the field of specialization
    4) Providing academic guidance to students and providing them with information related to the specialization.
    5) Participating in department and college council meetings and engaging in the activities of internal and external committees as requested.
    6) Contributing to scientific research, providing scientific consultations, and attending conferences and scientific seminars in the field of specialization following the established rules.
    7) Contributing to quality assurance activities in academic aspects in accordance with assigned tasks.
    8) Contributing to community service by participating in seminars and workshops and preparing studies and research related to community issues.
    9) Any other tasks assigned in the field of work.
     

Requirements

General conditions for teaching faculty positions:
1. The applicant must be of good conduct and behavior.
2. To have the following qualifications for appointment:
- It must be issued on a regular basis, and not be in the system of affiliation, distance education, or blended education.
- It must be equivalent by the competent authority in the Sultanate if it is issued by a non-Omani higher education institution (Only for Omani).
3. Proficiency in using information technology effectively.
4. Priority is given to those who have experience in university teaching and scientific research.
5. Apply for one job in each college.
6. When screening applications, the terms, conditions and procedures contained in the executive regulations of the Sultan Qaboos University Law and the regulations for appointing Omanis to academic positions at Sultan Qaboos University will be applied.

Required Level: Associate Professor (Omani ONLY) and Professor Position (Omani and non-Omani)

Requirements: The Department of Political Science within the College of Economics and Political Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, invites qualified candidates to apply for one (1) position.

A. The requirements are:

  1. Candidate must good behaviour, a great personality, enthusiastic, cooperative and promote teamwork.
  2. Candidate must have a doctorate and specialization in Political Science /International Relations (IR) and Security Studies (SS), from an internationally recognized university.
  3. Candidate must have at least 15 years of experience and hold the Professorship position for at least 10 years.
  4. Candidate must be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate programs and supervise Masters and Doctoral theses, among other courses, International Relations, Military Studies, Security Studies, Political Science, Conflict Management/Resolution, Strategic Studies, International Political Economy, International Conflicts and War Studies.
  5. Candidate should be an active researcher in their area of specialization and intellectually engaged in their discipline.
  6. Candidate for Associate (Omani) and Full Professor (Omani and non-Omani) level should have an outstanding scholarship record.
  7. Candidate will serve in university, professional and local communities. The candidate will also be assisting the department, college and university based on the necessity.
  8. Please attach three letters of recommendation and copies of all appointments as Associate Professor and Professor.

 

B. Application (Required Documents):

i. Applications must include: (Items 2, 3, 4 and 5 should be in one file)

1. Cover letter

2. Current Curriculum Vitae (Journal publications list must show ranking, e.g. WOS, ABC, ABDC, Q1

3. Statement of research interests

4. Philosophy of teaching

5. Teaching evaluations (if available)

6. Three letters of recommendation (will be asked later for short-listed applicants)

7. Copies of all degree and experience certificates

Please apply with all the required documents at https://jobs.squ.edu.om/JobListing.aspx

 

 

Benefits

(For Omani)


The terms, conditions, and procedures contained in the executive regulations of the Sultan Qaboos University Law and the regulations for appointing Omanis to academic positions at Sultan Qaboos University apply.

(For Non-Omani)


1) Tax-free salary.
- Salary starts from 2988 R.O for the Professor Position.
2) Air tickets for the employee, his wife, and three children under eighteen in Business Class 
3) Free furnished accommodation (in/off Campus), in case the employee does not want the university accommodation, he/ she will get 250 R.O as a housing allowance.
4) Electricity and water allowance (44 R.O).
5) Free medical treatment in governmental hospitals and SQU hospital & FAMCO (SQU Clinic).
6) Return air ticket.
7) Educational (School fees) allowance for two kids.
8) 60 days paid leave.
9) Contracts service gratuity.
10) Renewable contract.