Assistant Professor, Paediatrics — Teaching & Research

National University; Oman; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National University in Oman seeks a senior academic for the Department of Paediatrics at the Sohar Campus. The candidate will design and deliver undergraduate course content, foster active student participation, and contribute to assessments and clinical training.

The role includes pursuing MOH licensure, advising students, collaborating on research, supporting departmental administration, and engaging in community outreach. Active scholarship and service aligned with NU goals are expected.

Qualifications

• MD/MBBS with a relevant pediatric specialty qualification (e.g., MD (India)/Board Certification in Paediatrics).
• Minimum 5 years’ post‑qualification teaching and clinical experience.
• Proficiency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers course content which fosters student learning, stimulates classroom discussions, and ensures student engagement.
• Contributes to students’ assessment.
• Pursues a license from MOH for practicing the discipline as an adjunct member of the hospital health care team.
• Contributes to the clinical training of students.
• Provides academic advising/counseling to students.
• Collaborates with peers to conduct research and publishes in reputed journals.
• Assists the department with day‑to‑day administrative tasks/functions (e.g., timetable scheduling).
• Participates in community outreach projects.
• Guides students in research projects.
• Serves on college committees.
• Contributes to faculty development activities to update self with recent advances in knowledge and skills, ensuring high quality teaching, research, and patient care aligned with NU strategic goals and national priorities.
• Participates and provides guidance to student‑led co‑curricular activities.
• Any other work assigned by HoD/Assistant Dean/Dean.

Skills

English proficiency

Research activity

Education

MD/MBBS with pediatrics specialization

Job description

National University in Oman seeks a senior academic for the Department of Paediatrics at the Sohar Campus. The candidate will design and deliver undergraduate course content, foster active student participation, and contribute to assessments and clinical training.

The role includes pursuing MOH licensure, advising students, collaborating on research, supporting departmental administration, and engaging in community outreach. Active scholarship and service aligned with NU goals are expected.