Head of Department – Business Studies

Job Summary
One of the most prestigious educational institutions in the Sultanate of Oman requires the services of a qualified, well experienced and Western educated individual for its Department of Business Studies.

The ideal candidate is expected to carry out the following duties:

• Supervising the setting up and assessment of the department’s delivery plans and programs in cooperation with the different sections, specifying the obstacles that hinder their implementation and suggesting means of overcoming these obstacles.
• Supervising the department, following up the performance of the teaching and technical staff, suggesting means of developing procedures of students, in cooperation with the Heads of Sections.
• Implementing quality assurance measures in the academic programs.
• Proposing plans for academic research and the annual activities of the department.
• Following up students’ academic counseling.
• Suggesting criteria and specifications for the department’s examination.
• Identifying the department’s needs for teaching and technical support staff, equipment and materials. Supervising the setting up of their specifications in cooperation with the heads of sections.
• Providing the Dean with the minutes of Departmental Council meetings.
• Ensuring the implementation of health and safety measures in laboratories and workshops.
• Evaluating staff and heads of sections performance and forwarding the appraisal forms to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Carrying out other tasks assigned by the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs.

Required Skills
1. A Doctorate Degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting or Marketing with about 10 years teaching experience.
2. Experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
3. Candidates with industrial experience are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
1. Very attractive tax-free salary
2. Mobilisation and Annual flight tickets
3. Accommodation allowance
4. Medical Insurance
5. Workmanship Compensation Insurance