Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering | Muscat University | Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Job Description

Muscat University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering to manage and support delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This is a teaching and research focused position.

Position Overview:
Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience and administrative experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Deliver modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Process Design, Separation Processes, Reaction Engineering, Thermodynamics, Fluid and Heat Transfer, and Process Simulation
• Normal teaching load: 3-4 modules per semester (2 semesters per academic year)

Project Supervision:

• Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate projects, design projects (including Advanced Process Design project), and dissertations
• Guide students on research methodologies, design practice, and technical 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, laboratory development, and graduate supervision
• Attract research funding to support programme initiatives
• Support accreditation activities (ABET, OAAA)

Community Engagement:

• Participate in service activities for university, professional, and local communities
• Engage with industry partners

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or closely related discipline from internationally recognized university

Specialization Areas:

• Process Design and Simulation, Reaction Engineering and Catalysis, Separation Processes (distillation, absorption, membrane processes), Process Safety and Risk Assessment, Energy Systems / Renewable Energy Technologies, or Transport Phenomena (fluid flow, heat and mass transfer)

Teaching Experience:

• Demonstrated experience teaching Chemical Engineering courses at undergraduate level
• Experience supervising research or design projects

Research Engagement:

• Active involvement in research within specialization areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry experience complementing academic qualifications
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB)
• 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, areas of teaching interest, and motivation for applying

Priority: Omani candidates given priority

Location: Muscat, Oman