Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Muscat University; Muscat; On-site; OMR 4,500 - 8,900; Full time

Job summary

Muscat University invites applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) in the Faculty of Transport and Logistics Specializations. The role focuses on teaching support to undergraduate programmes, assisting in tutorials, practical sessions, workshops and seminars across various transport and logistics modules.

The candidate will help prepare learning materials, support student learning and participate in assessment processes while developing teaching and research skills in a vibrant

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Transport and Logistics or related field.
• Good academic standing with a strong GPA.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring and student support.
• Solid understanding of transport and logistics concepts and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support tutorials, practical sessions, workshops and seminars across Transport and Logistics-related modules.
• Assist students with transport management, logistics operations, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution and planning.
• Help students understand key concepts such as transport systems, logistics networks and performance measurement.
• Assist in preparing practical exercises, case studies, datasets, simulations, presentations and other teaching resources.
• Support the use of relevant transport and logistics analytical and simulation software during practical and teaching sessions.
• Support marking of assignments, case studies, reports, quizzes, projects and practical assessments under supervision.

Skills

Teaching interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor or Master in Transport and Logistics

Related field knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant GTA

Faculty of Transport and Logistics Specializations

• Transport Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Port and Maritime Logistics
• Aviation Management
• Transport Planning
• Operations Management
• and related fields

This is a teaching support-focused position to assist in thedelivery of undergraduate practical-based programmes within the Faculty ofTransport and Logistics Applicants should demonstrate strong academic ability and aninterest in teaching mentoring and student support The successful candidateis expected to

Support Teaching Activities

• Assist in delivering tutorials
• practical sessions
• workshops
• and seminars across transport and logistics-related modules

Assist in Practical Sessions

• Provide hands-on support during practical
• simulation
• case study
• and technical sessions to ensure students understand key concepts
• processes
• and tools

Support Student Learning

• Guide students in understanding concepts related to transport systems
• logistics operations
• supply chain management
• transportation planning
• inventory management
• warehousing
• procurement
• and related areas

Assist in Assessment

• Support marking of assignments
• quizzes
• case studies
• reports
• and coursework under supervision ensuring timely and constructive feedback

Prepare Learning Materials

• Assist in preparing teaching resources
• presentations
• case studies
• datasets
• practical exercises
• and laboratory simulation materials

Support Academic Delivery

• Help ensure smooth delivery of modules by coordinating with lecturers technical staff and other academic support teams

Engage in Academic Development

• Develop teaching research analytical and professional expertise while contributing to a high-quality learning environment

Administrative Support

• Assist with attendance tracking documentation student records assessment administration and coordination of academic activities

Requirements

The Faculty invites applications from suitable candidatesfor GTA positions The role requires

Educational Qualifications

A Bachelor or Master degree in Transport and Logistics Logistics and Supply Chain Management Transport Management Supply Chain Management Operations Management Maritime Port Management Aviation Management Transport Planning or a related field

Subject Knowledge

• Transport Management and Operations
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Transportation Planning and Systems
• Procurement and Inventory Management
• Warehousing and Distribution
• Port and Maritime Logistics
• Aviation and Airport

Academic Performance

Good academic standing with a strong GPA

Technical and Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools Quantitative and statistical analysis Transport and logistics planning tools where applicable Supply chain and logistics information systems Transport modelling and simulation tools where applicable Familiarity with ERP warehouse management transport management or fleet management systems is desirable Knowledge of data visualization and analytical techniques

Teaching Interest

Demonstrated interest in teaching mentoring tutoring or academic support

Practical Skills

Practical knowledge relevant to transport logistics supply chain operations maritime aviation or related disciplines

Communication Skills

Ability to explain transport and logistics concepts clearly and effectively to students

Teamwork

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty members students technical staff and industry partners

Adaptability

Willingness to learn and support different modules programmes and practical activities as required

Responsibilities

• Support tutorials practical sessions workshops and seminars across Transport and Logistics-related modules
• Assist students with transport management logistics operations supply chain management procurement inventory management warehousing distribution and transportation planning
• Help students understand key concepts such as transport systems logistics networks supply chain design demand forecasting inventory control operations management and performance measurement
• Assist in preparing practical exercises case studies datasets simulations presentations and other teaching resources
• Support the use of relevant transport logistics analytical and simulation software during practical and teaching sessions
• Support marking of assignments case studies reports quizzes projects and practical assessments under supervision
• Ensure