Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Muscat University | Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Job Description

Muscat University invites applications for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor positions in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence to join the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. This is a predominantly teaching-focused position to manage and support delivery of postgraduate, undergraduate, foundation, and executive programmes.

Position Overview:
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates with administrative experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Deliver modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analytics, and related computing areas
• Normal teaching load: 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year)
• Supervise postgraduate theses

Project Supervision:

• Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects and dissertations
• Guide students on research methodologies, implementation, experimentation, and outcomes

Research:

• Actively participate in scholarly research leading to publications in refereed, indexed, and ranked international journals
• Initiate and develop research collaborations for successful grant applications
• Produce high-quality scholarly work enhancing departmental research output

Curriculum Development:

• Play significant role in curriculum development, programme enhancement, and quality assurance
• Support introduction of innovative AI and data-driven learning content

Community Engagement:

• Participate in service activities for university, professional, and local communities

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related area from internationally recognized university

Specialization Areas:

• Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Statistical Learning, Reinforcement Learning, AI Ethics, or Intelligent Systems

Teaching Experience:

• Demonstrated experience teaching Data Science and AI courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience supervising research projects

Research Engagement:

• Active involvement in research within specialization areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry experience in AI applications, data analytics, digital transformation, or intelligent systems
• Strong practical computing and analytical skills (Python/R, data visualization, machine learning frameworks, cloud or big-data platforms)
• Professional certifications in AI, data science, cloud analytics, or related technologies
• Evidence of active participation in university, professional, and local community initiatives

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package

Application Requirements:

• Current CV
• Cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching and research experience, teaching areas of interest, and motivation for applying

Priority: Omani candidates given priority

Location: Muscat, Oman