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Associate Professor / Assistant Professor


Mechanical And Industrial Engineering

,

College of Engineering

Opening Date

16-04-2026

Closing Date

17-05-2026

Job Category

Academic

Employment Type

Full Time

Specialization

Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics & Control)

Minimum Experience

3 Years

Minimum Qualification

Phd

Duties

General Duties and responsibilities

  • Teaching academic courses within the area of specialization in accordance with quality standards and contributing to their continuous development.
  • Supervising graduation projects and postgraduate theses (Master’s and Ph.D.).
  • Providing academic advising to students and supporting them in academic and career planning.
  • Attending departmental and college council meetings upon request, and contributing effectively to their discussions and decisions.
  • Participating in internal and external committees as required.
  • Preparing and publishing scholarly research in the relevant field of specialization.
  • Offering scientific consultations and participating in relevant conferences and symposia.
  • Contributing to community service through workshops, seminars, and research studies addressing societal issues.
  • Strengthening collaboration and ties between the university and the community through academic and research activities, and by building local and international partnerships.
  • Contributing to the development of academic policies and implementing academic and research quality assurance standards.
  • Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field to enhance skills, knowledge, and improve workflow within the unit.
  • Adhering to the university’s safety and security requirements to ensure a safe and appropriate working environment.
  • Performing any other tasks that fall within the scope of the position and are consistent with the nature of the unit’s work

Specific Duties and responsibilities

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, is pleased to invite applications for a full-time faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor beginning in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. 

The candidate must have a background in Dynamics and Control systems with a demonstrated track record in research and a strong commitment to teaching.  Applications are invited in all areas of dynamics and controls, particularly those that complement current research activities in vibration control, smart materials and structures, robotics, automation, and instrumentations. Candidates with further knowledge and proven experience in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) will be considered over other candidates. The successful candidate is expected to be able to attract funding for research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in control systems, dynamics, and related areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in their field of specialization.
  • Assisting in curriculum development and improvement through course development, review and assessment.
  • Providing academic advising, and supervising student capstone and graduate projects.
  • Conducting original research and involving/participating with other researchers in the department. 
  • Developing capacity building by involving students and research assistants in research.
  • Publishing quality research outputs and presenting at national and international conferences.
  • Actively contributing to quality assurance and accreditation processes in the Department/College.
  • Engaging in departmental and college committees.
  • Supporting community outreach initiatives.
  • Performing academic duties as assigned by the department chair.
  • The candidate is expected to observe and comply with all university safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

General Requirements

  1.  The applicant must be of good conduct and must not have been convicted by a final judgment of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, unless rehabilitated.
  2. The academic qualification must be obtained through full-time study; qualifications obtained through distance learning, affiliation, or blended learning will not be accepted.
  3. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in university teaching and scientific research.
  4. Applicants may apply for only one position within the college, based on their academic qualifications. If an applicant applies for more than one position, the application will be considered void.
  5. The applicant must be medically fit for service and must pass the required medical examinations.
  6. The University reserves the right to disqualify any candidate at any stage of the selection process if it is found that they do not meet the specified eligibility criteria.
  7. The candidate is solely responsible for the accuracy and validity of the information entered in the recruitment platform.
  8. During the screening process, the terms, conditions, and procedures outlined in the Executive Regulations of Sultan Qaboos University Law and the Regulation on the Appointment  for Academic Positions at the University—as provided on the Sultan Qaboos University Recruitment Platform—will be applied.

Requirements for applicants applying for the position of Assistant Professor or higher:

 Academic Position Requirements (for Omanis and non-Omanis)

Specific Requirements

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree by the date of appointment in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university. The candidate must have excellent academic credentials in his field with a good research and publication record.

Benefits

Benefit

(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 the position of Professor: First grade – Unified table

-For the position of Associate Professor: Second grade - Unified table

- For the position of Assistant Professor: Third grade- Unified table

(For Non-Omani)

1) Tax-free salary.

- Salary starts from 2988 R.O for the Professor Position.

- Salary starts from 2283 R.O. for the Associate Professor Position.

- Salary starts from 1636 R.O for the Assistant Professor Position.

2) Air tickets for the employee, his wife, and three children under eighteen.

- Business Class for Professor & Associate Professor Positions

- Economy Class for Assistant Professor Position

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) 60 days paid leave.

8) Contracts service gratuity.

9) Renewable contract. 

10) Other benefits will be included in the contract

 

 

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