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Sr.No	Vacancies	Opening Date (D-M-Y)	Links
1	Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity	06-10-2025	Apply
2	Instructor (Hearing-Impaired Program)	06-10-2025	Apply
3	Part-Time faculty member for Electrical & Computer Engineering	04-09-2025	Apply
4	Instructor/Lecturer Position in the Math Unit in the Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS)	24-08-2025	Apply
5	Instructor/Lecturer position in the IT Unit in the Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS)	24-08-2025	Apply
6	Instructor/Lecturer Position in the English	24-08-2025	Apply
7	Assistant Professor in Project Management	21-05-2025	Apply
8	Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, College of Engineering	14-05-2025	Apply

Research Positions

Sr.No	Vacancies	Opening Date (D-M-Y)	Links
1	Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering	09-10-2025	Apply

Located in the beautiful city of Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, you can embark on an innovative experience in higher education with Dhofar University’s College of Arts and Applied Sciences (CAAS). The College boast of a vibrant learning environment, latest learning and educational technology and resources and a commitment to excellence, offering exciting opportunities for growth and innovation.

The College is seeking passionate and talented individuals to join its academic teams.

Job Code: DU/CAAS/APP/25-26/02
Position Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Area: Cybersecurity
Salary and rank: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Appointment type: Academic, annual basis (renewable)
Starting Date: The preferred start date for successful candidates to join is 1st February 2026.

Responsibilities and Expectations

The Assistant Professor will be part of the Academic department with the following responsibilities.

Teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate level
Undertake research work and publish at least one research papers in Scopus indexed journal
Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and research productivity
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and deliver new learning methods with the ability to foster a student-centered learning environment
Willingness to contribute to departmental and College service such as serving on committees, any other services related to the college, as well as participating in student advising.
Proficiency in relevant technologies and passion for educational innovation

Eligibility Conditions for Assistant Professor: The candidate should:

To be eligible for the position, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

The candidate must hold a full-time PhD in Cybersecurity or Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity from a university recognized by MOHERI.
The candidate’s Master’s degree cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) should be no less than 3.20 on a 4-point scale.
Candidates must have at least two years of higher education teaching experience in Cybersecurity at recognized institutions of higher education, post-PhD.
Preference will be given to those with significant contributions to scientific research and published work in Cybersecurity field.
Candidates must have at least two (2) papers published in recognized peer-reviewed journals. These papers must not be derived from the candidate’s Master’s thesis.
The candidate should be under 45 years of age as of the appointment date.

DU offers benefits and provide support for career development:

Generous annual leave (calculated on working days)
Private Medical insurance for employees and for dependents
Joining and Annual flight tickets
Education Allowances for children below the age of 18
End of service gratuity
A structured induction program is in place to make you feel welcome and part of the DU family
An annual appraisal to help you identify your career aspirations
Access to internal training and development
Access and support to apply for internal and external research grants and participation in international and regional conferences.

Application Procedure

All applicants need to apply online through the university online recruitment system. The candidate is required to upload her/his latest CV having her/his photograph.

Closing date

Early closing deadline for receiving applications: 15 of November 2025. The position is open until filled.

Dhofar University is an equal opportunity employer.

In a significant academic achievement for Dhofar University, the College of Arts and Applied Sciences proudly offers students with hearing impairments the opportunity to earn a Diploma in Computer Science. To sustain and advance its leadership in developing, implementing, and coordinating programs for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, the Department of Computer Science invites applications for an instructor position in Computer Science.

The successful candidate must hold a specialization in Computer Science and demonstrate experience working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Job Code: DU/CAAS/APP/25-26/01
Position Title: Instructor (Hearing-Impaired Program)
Area: Computer Science
Salary and rank: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Appointment type: Academic, annual basis (renewable)
Starting Date: The preferred start date for successful candidates to join is 1st February 2026.

Responsibilities and Expectations

The Instructor for Students with Hearing Impairments will support inclusive learning within the academic department. Key responsibilities include:

Teach undergraduate courses for deaf and hard-of-hearing students using accessible methods, including sign language and visual tools.
Publish at least one research paper in a Scopus-indexed journal.
Demonstrate strong teaching and research skills, with a focus on inclusive education.
Use sign language effectively and maintain strong communication skills.
Apply innovative, student-centered teaching methods, including digital and visual resources.
Support department activities, including student advising and committee work.
Utilize relevant technology and show commitment to educational innovation.

Eligibility Conditions for Instructor: The candidate should:

To be eligible for the position, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

The candidate must hold a full-time Master’s degree in Computer Science from a university recognized by MOHERI. To ensure proper alignment of qualifications, the candidate’s Bachelor’s degree should also be in Computer Science.
The candidate’s Master’s degree cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) should be no less than 3.20 on a 4-point scale.
Candidates must have at least three years of higher education teaching experience in Computer Science at recognized institutions of higher education, post-Master’s degree.
The candidate should be under 40 years of age as of the appointment date.

DU offers benefits and provides support for career development:

Generous annual leave (calculated on working days)
Private Medical insurance for employees and for dependents
Joining annual flight tickets.
Education Allowances for children below the age of 18
End of service gratuity
A structured induction program is in place to make you feel welcome and part of the DU family
An annual appraisal to help you identify your career aspirations
Access to internal training and development
Access and support to apply for internal and external research grants and participation in international and regional conferences.

Application Procedure

All applicants need to apply online through the university online recruitment system. The candidate is required to upload her/his latest CV having her/his photograph.

Closing date

Early closing deadline for receiving applications: 15 of November 2025. The position is open until filled.

Dhofar University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant (RA) at the Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman to work on an Industrial project, entitled “Using Recycled Asphalt Concrete (RAC) for sustainable pavement in Dhofar Governorate” under the supervision of Dr. Paul C. Okonkwo.

Duration of the Project: 1 Year

Qualifications and Remunerations:

Designation	No. of posts	Salary	Qualification
Research Assistant	01	5 OMR/hour	Bachelor’s in civil engineering/mechanical engineering or related discipline.

Note: The post is purely temporary in nature.

Requirements:

Understanding of asphalt concrete composition, behavior, and recycling methods
Familiarity with hot and cold mix recycling techniques
Proficiency in conducting standard asphalt and aggregate tests (e.g., Marshall Stability, Indirect Tensile Strength, Bitumen content)
Familiarity with sample preparation, mix design, and mechanical testing.
Origin Software, MS Excel, and statistical tools for data processing.
Literature review using academic databases (ScienceDirect, Scopus, etc.)
Data analysis and interpretation.
Report writing and documentation
Working in Dhofar’s climate and road network condition

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on Recycled Asphalt Concrete (RAC) technologies and Sustainability practices in pavement engineering
Collect primary and secondary Pavement samples data
Analyze mechanical, thermal, and environmental performance indicators of RAC mixes
Prepare recycled asphalt mix designs based on project criteria
Conduct laboratory testing, including Marshall Stability and Flow, Indirect Tensile Strength, Bitumen content analysis, and Moisture susceptibility tests.
Record, tabulate, and interpret results
Draft technical reports, progress updates, and contribute to the final project report
Document work and prepare research papers for publication.

Send updated CV to Dr. Paul Okonkwo at pokonkwo@du.edu.om

Only short-listed candidates will be intimated by email.

Last date of application: 2nd October 2025.

Dhofar University is an equal opportunity employer.

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