College of Agricultural ine Science Soil Water A Agriculture Engineering

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Assistant ProfessorSoil & Water And Agriculture Engineering,College of Agricultural & Marine ScienceOnly for Omani Nationals Opening Date30-03-2022 Closing Date08-05-2022 Job CategoryAcademic Employment TypeFull Time Specialization Minimum ExperienceNot Applicable Minimum QualificationPhd Duties1. TEACHING & STUDENTS SUPERVISION: * To develop or teach any of the following assigned undergraduate courses: Introduction to Soil and Water, Irrigation Principles and Design, Hydrology, Soil and Water Conservation, Integrated Water Resources Management, Water in Arid Environment, Groundwater Hydrology, or Hydropedology Or any other courses in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the Department, as well as College service courses.* To Supervise BSc. Research projects and M.Sc. and Ph.D. Theses* To disseminate and to equip the undergraduate/graduate students with hands-on and field skills, advanced technologies competences, advanced software skills, among others in areas relevant to soil and water management. 2. RESEARCH: * To conduct excellent research and to develop a successful research program with the state-of-the-art methods and instrumentation in the field of soil and water sciences and technologies.* To develop and engage in research teams in the department. The candidate is expected to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team and to conduct joint research nationally and internationally.* To participate in international peer-viewed research publications and leading roles in research grants. 3. SERVICES & COMMUNITY OUTREACH: * To provide services in assigned committees relevant to the Department, College, and/or University levels* To conduct outreach activities and to engage in community services such as conducting workshops, technical training, public presentations, etc.For more details refer to the Arabic version Requirements* The candidate must have an earned Ph.D degree in Soil and Water Management, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources or similar disciplines from a reputed University. * A cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or above at BSc and MSc levels is a must.* Research and evidence of teaching assistant experience is preferred.* Demonstration of fieldwork and advance computing and software skills (Related to applied hydrology and Water Resources Management).* The candidate should have a strong commitment for teaching excellence and student advising both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. * The candidate should have a strong commitment for teaching excellence and student advising both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.* The candidate must demonstrate excellent research capabilities that will enable him to develop a successful research program with the state-of-the-art methods and instrumentation in the field of soil and water sciences and technologies.* The candidate must have a documented research record (certified by SCOPUS, Google Scholar, ResearchGate data) through publications in high-calibre refereed journals.* The candidate must have track record of developing, securing and managing funded research projects.* The candidate must exhibit abilities to develop and maintain contacts with relevant partners in the work field.* The candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with team work spirits. Experience on teaching using e-learning and online teaching platforms (e.g. GoogleMeet, Moodle, Zoom) will be considered as an added qualification.For more details refer to the Arabic version BenefitsRefer to the Arabic version

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