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Job Vacancies at the College of Commerce and Economics

For the academic year 2012-2013
At the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor levels

College of Commerce & Economics at Sultan Qaboos University, a growing and progressive university in the education system  of the Sultanate of Oman, invites applications in a number of business disciplines effective Fall 2012.  Sultan Qaboos University provides, through its nine colleges and other units, a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, research and outreach services. The University is located in the capital metropolitan of Muscat and close to excellent international schools and unique natural recreational areas. Apart from an attractive competitive tax-free salary, SQU offers free housing with basic furniture, free medical care throughpublic and university hospitals, and a family clinic on campus, excellent recreational facilities on campus, end of service gratuity, subsidized schooling for up to two children (conditions apply), 60 days annual leave with return tickets, up to 28 days research leave (conditions apply), an initial two-year contract renewable by three-year contracts.

Applications received before 20 January 2012 will receive priority consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment in any particular case. Interested candidates should complete the online application.

Kindly Check available positions at the college as presented below:



Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor (Information Systems)
Minimum qualifications for these positions include:

  • A PhD in Information Systems, Computer Science or related areas from an internationally recognized university

  • Specialized in one or more of the following areas: Database Management Systems, Distributed Databases,  IS Security, Data Communication & Networks, Pervasive Computing, Ambient Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Cloud Computing and/or Virtual Reality.

  • Experience in teaching IS courses to undergraduate and postgraduate (M.Sc./ MBA) students.

  • Candidate for the Assistant Professor level should show a potential for quality research

  • Candidates for Associate and Full professor level should have an excellent publication record, broad teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate levels and supervision of M.Sc. research in IS.

  • Necessary hands-on computing skills in their areas of expertise.

  • Candidates with industry experience will be given preference.  

Responsibilities:

 


The individual hired will be required to maintain an active research agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to department and university growth through appropriate service and community activities



The application should encompass updated CV, including a list of publications and the names and contact information of three referees, and copies of all degrees.

 
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