Job Position Details


Assistant Professor


Food Science And Nutrition Department

,

College of Agricultural & Marine Science


Opening Date

20-12-2023

Closing Date

31-01-2024

Job Category

Academic

Employment Type

Full Time


Specialization

Human Nutrition

Minimum Experience

5 Years

Minimum Qualification

Not Applicable

Duties

  • Develop and teach courses in Human Nutrition and dietetics program
  • Supervise BSc. research projects and MSc and PhD Theses.
  • Develop and engage in research teams in the department. The candidate is expected to work as part of an inter-disciplinary research team and to conduct joint research nationally and internationally.  
  • Participate in international peer-viewed research publications and leading roles in research grants.
  • Provide community service including participation in committees at different levels, conducting workshops, technical training, public presentations, etc.
  • Keeping abreast of recent developments in the academic field to enhance teaching and research activities within the department
  • Implementing the security and safety requirements established by the university to provide a suitable working environment within the department.
  • Participating in department and college council meetings and engaging in the activities of internal and external committees as requested.
  • 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 only one position 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.

Specific conditions for teaching faculty positions:

  • BSc, MSc and PhD in human nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or closely related field from an accredited university by date of application.
  • A current dietetics registration from any organization is desired.
  • The candidate should have evidence of teaching experience in two or more of the following courses:
    • Nutrition through the Lifecycle
    • Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Nutrition Education and Counselling
    • Community Nutrition
    • Nutrition Assessment and Planning
    • Food Service System Management
  • The candidate should have a strong commitment and evidence to have mentored students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

 

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) 

  • Tax-free Salary starts from 1636 R.O. 
  • Air tickets for the employee, his wife, and three children under eighteen in Economy Class for Assistant Professor Position
  • 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. 
  • Electricity and water allowance (44 R.O).
  • Free medical treatment in governmental hospitals and SQU hospital & FAMCO (SQU Clinic).
  • Return air ticket.
  • Educational (School fees) allowance for two kids.
  • 60 days paid leave.
  • Contracts service gratuity.
  • Renewable contract