Associate/ Assistant Professor – Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

National University; al Hail al Janubiyah; On-site; OMR 19,225 - 28,837; Full time

Job summary

National University in Muscat Governorate seeks an Associate or Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management. The role entails delivering lectures, developing curricula, mentoring faculty, and leading research initiatives.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field, with teaching experience ranging from 5 to 10 years. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential, and professional membership with RICS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of teaching experience for Associate Professor role.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience for Assistant Professor role.
• Demonstrated academic leadership and experience in supervising research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures.
• Develop and lead curriculum design.
• Supervise student projects and research.
• Conduct and publish high-quality research.
• Mentor junior faculty members.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research and publications

Proficiency in English and Arabic

Quantity take-off and cost estimation software

Professional membership with RICS

Education

PhD in Quantity Surveying or related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Associate/ Assistant Professor – Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Campus: College of Engineering, Al Hail

Reporting To: Head of the department

PhD in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Construction Economics / Cost Engineering / Civil Engineering (QS specialization) – Master’s Degree in a relevant field (QS / Construction / Civil)

Teaching experience: Minimum 8 – 10 years

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English and Arabic is a must.

Job Description

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management
• Develop and lead curriculum design, review, and enhancement aligned with industry and accreditation requirements
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects and research
• Conduct and publish high-quality research in relevant fields
• Contribute to academic leadership, program development, and quality assurance processes
• Mentor junior faculty members and support academic development initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong links with industry and professional bodies
• Participate in institutional committees and academic governance

Requirements / Skills

For Assistant Professor

• PhD in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Construction Economics / Cost Engineering / Civil Engineering (QS specialization)
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience
• Evidence of research and publications
• Proficiency in quantity take‑off and cost estimation software
• Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

For Associate Professor

• PhD in a relevant field (as above)
• Minimum 8–10 years of academic experience
• Strong record of research publications in reputable journals
• Demonstrated academic leadership (program coordination, curriculum leadership, etc.)
• Experience in supervising postgraduate research
• Professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outcome-based education (OBE) and accreditation frameworks
• Strong research funding or project experience
• Active engagement with industry and consultancy work
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills