Lecturer/Assistant Prof/Associate Prof. in FinTech

The Department of Business and Economics at the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), Muscat, Oman, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in FinTech / Financial Technology. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, applied and scholarly research, industry engagement, curriculum development, and quality assurance activities aligned with MCBS priorities and international accreditation expectations.

Core teaching areas may include:
Financial Technology; Digital Banking; Blockchain Applications in Finance; AI and Analytics in Finance; Digital Payments and Financial Innovation; Financial Data Analytics; Islamic FinTech where applicable; Risk, Regulation, and Compliance in FinTech.
Key responsibilities:
· Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in FinTech, finance, business technology, and related areas in face-to-face, online, and blended modes.
· Develop course syllabi, course learning outcomes, assessment plans, rubrics, case studies, and digital learning materials aligned with program learning outcomes.
· Integrate emerging financial technologies, analytics tools, industry cases, and Oman/GCC examples into teaching.
· Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals; pursue applied research, grants, consultancy, and industry collaboration where appropriate.
· Support student advising, supervision of projects, internships, capstones, and employability-related initiatives.
· Participate in curriculum review, Assurance of Learning, moderation, program assessment, accreditation evidence preparation, and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications:
· Assistant/Associate Professor: PhD/DBA in FinTech, Finance, Financial Economics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Digital Banking, or a closely related field from a recognized university.
· Associate Professor candidates should demonstrate a sustained record of peer-reviewed publications, academic leadership, student supervision, and service.
· Evidence of teaching effectiveness and ability to teach online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses.
· Bilingual Arabic-English communication is preferred; ability to teach in Arabic is an advantage for relevant programs.
· Experience with quality assurance, AACSB/OAAAQA/OQF-aligned assessment, CLO/PLO mapping, moderation, and accreditation documentation is strongly preferred.

Preferred qualifications and experience:
· Professional certifications or industry experience in digital banking, payments, analytics, blockchain, compliance, risk management, or financial services.
· Experience with applied projects, case-based teaching, executive education, or industry partnerships.
· Demonstrated ability to contribute to MCBS research, innovation, societal impact, and external engagement agendas.