Arab Open University, Oman
Faculty of Computer Studies (FCS)
The Faculty of Computer Studies (FCS) at Arab Open University, Oman is looking for candidates (preferably Omani Nationals), who are passionate about teaching, research, Industry, and community engagement, to work as an Associate, Assistant Professor / Lecturer.
Position: Associate Professor (Cybersecurity) - Number of Vacancies: 1
Position: Assistant Professor (Cybersecurity) - Number of Vacancies: 1
Position: Assistant Professor (Artificial Intelligence) - Number of Vacancies: 1
Position: Lecturer (Cybersecurity) - Number of Vacancies: 1
1- Associate Professor:
Job Specifications
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Cybersecurity, in English medium of Instruction.
- Conducting research in the Cybersecurity domain of specialization and publishing scholarly articles in reputable journals.
- Engaging actively in Industry and community activities.
- Participating well in Faculty and University wide research and community services' activities.
- Leading or participating in developing new academic programs.
Person Specifications
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity, with both master's and bachelor's degrees in the same field (Cybersecurity and Network Security).
- Ensure that any qualification obtained from an institution outside the Sultanate of Oman is equivalently certified by the competent authority in the Sultanate of Oman.
- Preference will be given to candidates who can teach general Computer Science, along with Cybersecurity and Network Security courses.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong mathematical background.
- Hold membership in any of the professional association or bodies in the field of Cybersecurity (Preferable, not mandatory.)
- Have good number of research publications in his/her credit in reputable Scopus journals.
- Have Experience in applying and receiving external research funds.
Have Minimum Five years (Ten academic semesters) of teaching experience at the university/college level after PhD.
Be capable of carrying out tasks that are Quality Assurance related.
Priority will be given to Omani nationals
2- Assistant Professor:
Job Specifications
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Cybersecurity, in English medium of Instruction.
- Conducting research in the Cybersecurity domain of specialization and publishing scholarly articles in reputable journals.
- Engaging actively in Industry and community activities.
- Participating well in Faculty and University wide research and community services' activities.
- Leading or participating in developing new academic programs.
Person Specifications
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in Cybersecurity, with both master's and bachelor's degrees in the same field (Cybersecurity and Network Security).
- Ensure that any qualification obtained from an institution outside the Sultanate of Oman is equivalently certified by the competent authority in the Sultanate of Oman.
- Preference will be given to candidates who can teach general Computer Science, along with Cybersecurity and Network Security courses.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong mathematical background.
- Hold membership in any of the professional association or bodies in the field of Cybersecurity (Preferable, not mandatory.)
- Have good number of research publications in his/her credit in reputable Scopus journals.
- Have Experience in applying and receiving external research funds.
- Have Minimum three years (Six academic semesters) of teaching experience at the university/college level after PhD.
- Be capable of carrying out tasks that are Quality Assurance related
- Priority will be given to Omani nationals
3- Assistant Professor:
Job Specifications
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence, in English medium of Instruction.
- Conducting research in the Artificial Intelligence domain of specialization and publishing scholarly articles in reputable journals.
- Engaging actively in Industry and community activities.
- Participating well in Faculty and University wide research and community services' activities.
- Leading or participating in developing new academic programs.
Person Specifications
The ideal candidate must:
- "Hold a Ph.D. degree in Artificial Intelligence, with both master's and bachelor's degrees in the same field (Artificial Intelligence and Network Security).
- Ensure that any qualification obtained from an institution outside the Sultanate of Oman is equivalently certified by the competent authority in the Sultanate of Oman.
- Preference will be given to candidates who can teach general Computer Science, along with Artificial Intelligence courses.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong mathematical background.
- Hold membership in any of the professional association or bodies in the field of Cybersecurity (Preferable, not mandatory.)
- Have good number of research publications in his/her credit in reputable Scopus journals.
- Have Experience in applying and receiving external research funds.
- Have Minimum three years (Six academic semesters) of teaching experience at the university/college level after PhD.
- Be capable of carrying out tasks that are Quality Assurance related.
- Priority will be given to Omani nationals
Job Specifications
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence, in English medium of Instruction.
- Conducting research in the Artificial Intelligence domain of specialization and publishing scholarly articles in reputable journals.
- Engaging actively in Industry and community activities.
- Participating well in Faculty and University wide research and community services' activities.
- Leading or participating in developing new academic programs.
4- Lecturer:
Person Specifications
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a master's degree in Cybersecurity, with a bachelor's degree in the same field (Cybersecurity and Network Security).
- Ensure that any qualification obtained from an institution outside the Sultanate of Oman is equivalently certified by the competent authority in the Sultanate of Oman.
- Preference will be given to candidates who can teach general Computer Science, along with Cybersecurity and Network Security courses.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong mathematical background.
- Hold membership in any of the professional association or bodies in the field of Cybersecurity (Preferable, not mandatory.)
- Have good number of research publications in his/her credit in reputable Scopus journals.
- Have Experience in applying and receiving external research funds.
Have Minimum Two years of (Four academic semesters) teaching experience at the university/college level after PhD.
Be capable of carrying out tasks that are Quality Assurance related.
The applicant must be of Omani nationality.
What we offer
AOU (Oman) will offer the following for the selected candidate:
- An attractive tax-free salary
- Return flight ticket for the employee and family. (Conditions apply)
- Comprehensive Health insurance for the employee and family. (Conditions apply)
- 56 yearly vacation days.
- Funding assistance for participating in scientific conferences and publishing in well-reputed journals. (Conditions apply)
Applications must be submitted with the job title clearly indicated, along with the following attachments:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Applicants' Teaching Philosophy
Applicant's Research Philosophy
Please note that the deadline for receiving applications is 30 May 2026 through the University's official website.
