Assistant Professor in Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Tawteen; Oman; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tawteen is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position in Robotics and Intelligent Systems. The successful candidate will engage in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in robotics and related fields, and contribute to research efforts and industry engagement activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field or a Master's degree, with experience in effective teaching and research in Autonomous Systems. Responsibilities include developing course materials and participating in curriculum review.

Qualifications

• Experience with robotics platforms such as drones or robotic arms.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.
• Experience in online and hybrid teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in robotics and AI.
• Develop course syllabi and laboratory manuals.
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Research expertise in Autonomous Systems

Experience with robotics competitions

Proficiency in programming languages

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Education

PhD in Robotics or related field (for Assistant Professor)

Master’s degree in Robotics or related field (for Lecturer)

Tools

Arduino

RaspberryPi

ROS

MATLAB

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) invites applications for a full‑time faculty position in Robotics and Intelligent Systems. The successful candidate will teach robotics‑related courses, conduct scholarly and applied research, support student learning and contribute to quality assurance, accreditation, innovation and industry engagement activities.

Core Teaching Areas

• Introduction to Robotics
• Robot Programming
• Industrial Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Artificial Intelligence for Robotics
• Embedded Systems and IoT
• Sensors and Actuators
• Mechatronics
• Human‑Robot Interaction
• Control Systems
• Mobile Robotics
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and related fields in face‑to‑face, online and blended modes.
• Develop course syllabi, laboratory manuals, digital content, project‑based learning activities, assessment tools, rubrics and course files aligned with learning outcomes.
• Integrate modern robotics platforms, simulation tools, AI technologies and industry applications into teaching and laboratory activities.
• Establish and maintain robotics laboratories and support hands‑on learning experiences.
• Conduct research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals; contribute to funded research projects, consultancy, patents and innovation initiatives.
• Supervise student projects, capstones, internships, competitions and research activities.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, accreditation activities, moderation and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes.
• Foster collaboration with industry partners, professional organizations and community stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Research expertise in Autonomous Systems, AI Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Intelligent Control Systems, Human‑Robot Interaction, Industry4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Twins or related areas.
• Experience with robotics competitions, innovation projects, startup incubation or technology commercialization.
• Professional certifications in robotics, automation, AI, IoT, cloud technologies or industrial control systems.
• Experience with curriculum development, outcome‑based education and accreditation requirements.
• Active contribution to quality assurance, assessment and continuous improvement of the program and department.

Required Qualifications

• Assistant Professor: PhD in Robotics, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Automation Engineering from a recognized university.
• Lecturer: Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics or Automation from a recognized university (Omani preferred).
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.
• Ability to teach robotics theory and laboratory courses.
• Experience with robotics platforms such as Arduino, RaspberryPi, ROS, PLCs, robotic arms, drones, autonomous vehicles or similar systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB or related technologies.
• Experience in online and hybrid teaching using educational technologies.
• Strong communication, teamwork and student mentoring skills.

Preferred Research and Industry Engagement Areas

• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Smart Manufacturing and Industry4.0
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Embedded and Cyber‑Physical Systems
• Computer Vision and Intelligent Sensing
• Human‑Robot Interaction
• Healthcare and Service Robotics
• Sustainable and Green Automation Technologies