Lecturer,Assistant or Associate Professor in FinTech – MCBS, Oman

Job Description

Location: Muscat, Oman | Institution: Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) | Department: Business and Economics | Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

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, at Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor rank. 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, and 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: Ph.D./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

AACSB-Aligned Contribution Expected

• Maintain academic/professional currency appropriate to the appointed rank and faculty qualification category
• Contribute to faculty sufficiency, teaching effectiveness, Assurance of Learning, curriculum improvement, research impact, and engagement with professional/community stakeholders
• Provide evidence for course files, assessment moderation, closing-the-loop actions, and accreditation-related reporting when required

Application Requirements

• Cover letter clearly identifying the specific vacancy being applied for
• Updated curriculum vitae with teaching, research, industry, service, and quality assurance experience
• Copies of academic qualifications and, where relevant, professional certifications
• Teaching statement including experience with online/hybrid delivery and student-centered learning
• Research statement and selected recent publications or working papers
• Evidence of quality assurance/accreditation experience, such as CLO/PLO mapping, moderation, AoL work, curriculum review, or program assessment
• Names and contact details of at least two professional referees

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the MCBS Careers Portal.

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