Assist Prof./Assoc Prof in Public Administration

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,380 - 23,070; Full time

Job summary

Tawteen is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position in Public Administration. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Arabic and English, while also engaging in research and publication activities.

Applicants should ideally possess a PhD in Public Administration and demonstrate effective teaching capabilities, particularly in Arabic. This is a unique opportunity for educators passionate about public administration and governance.

Qualifications

• PhD/DBA in Public Administration or a closely related field from a recognized university.
• Lecturer with a Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and ability to use online learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate public administration courses in Arabic and/or English.
• Develop syllabi and assessment tools aligned with public administration competencies.
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Arabic teaching capability

Bilingual Arabic-English communication

Experience with quality assurance and accreditation

Education

PhD/DBA in Public Administration or related field

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

The Department of Business and Economics at MCBS invites applications for a full‑time faculty position in Public Administration.

Candidates with Arabic teaching capability are especially encouraged to apply.

Core Teaching Areas

• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Public Sector Management
• Public Finance and Budgeting
• Governance and Ethics
• E‑Government and Digital Transformation
• Research Methods
• Strategic Public Management
• Human Resource Management in the Public Sector

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate public administration courses in Arabic and/or English, including online and blended delivery where required.
• Develop syllabi, learning materials, assessment tools, rubrics, and case studies aligned with public administration competencies and program outcomes.
• Incorporate Oman GCC public‑sector cases, policy analysis, public service values, governance, and digital transformation into teaching.
• Conduct research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals; pursue applied research, policy studies, consultancy, and public‑sector collaboration.
• Advise students, supervise research projects, support internships/capstones, and mentor students for public‑sector careers.
• Contribute to curriculum review, assurance of learning, moderation, accreditation evidence, program assessment, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Assistant or Associate Professor with a PhD/DBA in Public Administration, Public Policy, Governance, Public Management, Political Science, or a closely related field from a recognized university.
• Lecturer with a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Governance, Public Management, or a closely related field from a recognized university (public‑sector experience is preferred).
• Associate Professor candidates should demonstrate peer‑reviewed publications, supervision, academic leadership, and service.
• Ability to teach effectively in Arabic (strong preference) and bilingual Arabic‑English communication (highly desirable).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and ability to teach online/hybrid courses using relevant learning technologies.
• Experience with quality assurance and AACSB, OAAAQA, OQF‑aligned assessment, CLO/PLO mapping, moderation, and accreditation documentation (strong preference).

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in government public‑sector consultancy, policy research, executive training, or community engagement.
• Familiarity with Oman Vision 2040, public administration reforms, digital government sustainability, and governance issues in Oman GCC.
• Experience supervising postgraduate research and supporting applied policy projects.

AACSB‑Aligned Contribution

• 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.