Lecturer in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Job title:Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Job Summary:Muscat
University is looking to grow its Faculty of Transport & Logistics through
the appointment of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain
Management. Applications are welcomed from those with experience of teaching
and research in a range of discipline fields including, but not exclusive to,
logistics, supply chain management, transportation, operations management,
quantitative methods, logistics modelling and performance management.With an
ethos of providing an exceptional student experience, the post holder will work
with the Faculty Director to ensure efficient and effective delivery of
modules. The candidate will be responsible for teaching such as: Air Transport;
Maritime Transport; Supply Chain Finance; Supply Chain Decision Support and
Analysis; Artificial Intelligence in Logistics; Supply Chain Risk and
Resilience; Warehouse and Inventory Management; Data Analysis for Logistics;
Logistics Modelling and Project Management. The candidate will be responsible
for ensuring that curriculum management and enhancement activities comply with
required Muscat University standards and those of the Omani accreditation
authorities.For
appointment to the Lecturer rank, preferably a minimum of a PhD qualification
in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or closely related field is needed
along with experience of Higher Education (HE) teaching. For the SL rank, a
minimum of a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or closely related
field is required, an exemplary research profile, and a minimum of three years’
post-doctoral HE is teaching (including at master’s level). Experience of the
UK HE sectors and/or the Omani and GCC HE environments would be an advantage,
as would strong links to industry and experience of an international context. In
addition to teaching, the post-holder will be responsible for developing and
supervising research projects, enhancing collaborative activities with industry
and practicing leading-edge research through an international publication
record.The
Sultanate of Oman is investing heavily in logistics infrastructure to support
its Logistics Strategy for 2040. Human capital and research are key pillars
underpinning this strategy and Muscat University is well-placed to play an
important role as facilitator through its vision of being a beacon of
excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship, delivering high-quality
teaching, facilitating learning, and conducting rigorous research that is
relevant to the social and economic priorities of Oman.Key
duties & responsibilities:
Deliver
high-quality learning and teaching experience on the Logistics and Supply
Chain Management undergraduate and postgraduate programme.
Construct, plan and assess
student assignments.
Liaise with the Faculty Director
on all student matters including timetabling, academic and technical
support.
Undertake the role of pastoral
services.
Undertake research and scholarly
activity with a view to publishing quality academic journals.
Engage in industry collaborations
and consultancy.
Engage with external logistics
related bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including
visiting students on industrial placement.
Be prepared to travel (including
internationally) on university affairs.
Participate in University
meetings and events including Board of Examiners, Programme Reviews,
Planning and Monitoring Committees and Staff/Student Liaison.
Maintain flexible working
patterns which may include evening and working remotely to support the
Programme/Faculty/University business.Skills and Aptitudes:
Ability
to communicate with clarity on complex & conceptual ideas to those
with limited knowledge & understanding, and to peers, using high level
skills & a range of media.
Ability to think critically and
promote innovation and creativity.
Demonstrates competences, core behavior
and supplementary behavior that support and promote the University’s core
values.
Committed to ensuring a
high-quality student experience.
Additional requirements at Senior
Lecturer level:
Ability to devise, advise on and
manage research programmes.
Track record of published
research in internationally recognized journals.
Experience:Essential:
One
to two years' Experience of teaching in Transportation and Supply Chain
Management in Higher Education.
Desirable:
Experience
in the Omani and GCC HE environments.
Strong links to industry and
experience of an international context.
Academic accreditation or quality
assurance experiences.
Education/Qualification:Essential:
Experience
of teaching modules in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in HE for the
Lecturer position and at least three years’ HE is teaching (including at
master’s level) for SL position.
Desirable:
Experience
of the UK, Omani and GCC HE sectors.
Strong links to industry and
experience of an international context.
Academic accreditation or quality
assurance experiences.
Strong track record in research
and scholarly activities or ability to demonstrate capability for same.
Reporting
to:Director
of Faculty of Transport and Logistics.Job
Location:Muscat,
Oman (some local travel may be required).Hours:Full
time. Hours as necessary for the role.Nationality:Priority in recruitment shall be given to Omani
Candidates.