Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing

Muscat University; Muscat; On-site; OMR 19,225 - 26,915; Full time

Job summary

Muscat University is seeking qualified candidates for a teaching role focused on Marketing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality educational experiences, engage in research, and liaise with faculty on academic matters.

The position requires a PhD in Marketing or a related field, along with teaching experience in Higher Education. Ideal applicants will demonstrate strong links to industry and an ability to enhance the academic experience through research and outreach.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Marketing, Digital Marketing or a closely related field.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience teaching in Higher Education contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching on Marketing modules.
• Construct and assess student assignments.
• Liaise with Faculty Dean on student matters.

Skills

Teaching experience in Marketing

Research skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Industry engagement

Education

PhD in Marketing or related field

Professional qualifications (e.g., CMI)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching experience on Marketing modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Construct plan and assess student assignments.
• Liaise with the Faculty Dean on all student matters including timetabling, academic and technical support.
• Undertake the role of Student Advisor/Personal Tutor.
• Undertake research and scholarly activity with a view to publishing in refereed international academic journals.
• Engage with external Marketing related bodies and industry to enrich the student experience, including visiting students on industrial placement.
• 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 some evening and weekend work in support of Programme, Faculty and University business.
• Actively engage with businesses, professional bodies, schools, colleges, communities, enterprises, etc. to organise student outreach and invite industry speakers to enhance the student experience and facilitate industrial placement of students as appropriate.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalence in Marketing, Digital Marketing or a closely related field.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of recognised bodies; Fellowship of the HE Academy or willingness to work towards a Fellowship within 18 months.
• Ability to communicate with clarity on complex conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and to peers using high‑level skills and a range of media.
• Ability to think critically and promote innovation and creativity.
• Demonstrates core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University's core values.
• Committed to ensuring a high‑quality student experience.
• Ability to devise and advise on and manage research programmes.
• Track record of published research in internationally recognised journals.
• One‑ or two‑year experience of teaching modules in Marketing in Higher Education for the Lecturer position and at least three years HE teaching, including at master's level, for SL position.
• Experience of the UK HE sectors and/or the Omani and GCC HE environments.
• 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.
• For appointment to the Lecturer rank, a minimum of a PhD qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or a closely related field along with experience of Higher Education teaching.
• For the Assistant Professor rank, a minimum of a PhD qualification in Marketing, Digital Marketing or a closely related field required from an accredited university, ideally UK based and AACSB accredited, with a good research profile and a minimum of three years post‑doctoral HE 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 at the Assistant Professor level will be responsible for developing and supervising research projects, enhancing collaborative activities with industry and practising leading‑edge research through an international publication record.
• Possessing a CMI or related marketing qualification and/or experience is desirable and will be given preference.