Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Physics

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tawteen invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Physics at the Modern College of Business and Science in Muscat. The successful candidate will engage in teaching general and advanced physics courses and support student learning through research, curriculum development, and quality assurance activities.

This role requires a PhD or Master’s degree in Physics or related fields, with preference given to candidates with teaching experience and effective communication skills. A commitment to student mentorship and participation in department initiatives is mandatory.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in relevant field from a recognized university.
• Evidence of effective university-level teaching.
• Experience with hybrid and online teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate physics courses in various learning modes.
• Develop course materials and assessments.
• Conduct research and publish findings.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience in online teaching

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Physics, Applied Physics or Computational Physics

Master’s in Physics, Applied Physics or Computational Physics

Job description

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) invites applications for a full‑time faculty position in Physics. The successful candidate will teach physics courses, conduct scholarly and applied research, support student learning and contribute to quality assurance, accreditation, curriculum development and community engagement activities.

Core Teaching Areas

• General Physics
• Mechanics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Thermodynamics
• Waves and Optics
• Modern Physics
• Applied Physics
• Computational Physics
• Emerging Applications

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate physics courses in face‑to‑face, online and blended learning modes.
• Develop course syllabi, laboratory manuals, digital learning materials, assessment tools, rubrics and course files aligned with learning outcomes.
• Integrate modern teaching methodologies, simulations, laboratory technologies and real‑world applications into classroom instruction.
• Conduct research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals; contribute to research projects, grants, consultancy and community engagement activities.
• Advise and mentor students, supervise projects and support academic and career development initiatives.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, accreditation activities and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes.
• Contribute to departmental committees, outreach activities and institutional service initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor: PhD in Physics, Applied Physics or Computational Physics from a recognized university.

Lecturer: Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics or Computational Physics from a recognized university (Omanis preferred).

• Evidence of effective teaching physics at the university level.
• Ability to teach physics laboratory and theory courses.
• Experience in online and hybrid teaching using modern educational technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in student advising and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Research expertise in areas of Physics, Applied Physics or Computational Physics.
• Experience with laboratory management and experimental research.
• Professional certifications or industry experience relevant to physics applications.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation processes.