Graduate Teaching Assistant; GTA) in Business and Management

Graduate
Teaching Assistant (GTA) in Business and Management, Faculty of Business and
Management

Job

Summary:

This
is a predominantly teaching-focused position to manage and support the delivery
of postgraduate, undergraduate, foundation and executive programmes within the
Faculty of Business and Management.

Applicants
should demonstrate excellence in assisting teaching and research. Preference
will be given to candidates with previous experience in teaching, tutoring,
student supervision and research engagement. The successful candidate is
expected to:

• Assist
  in Teaching: Support
  the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in subjects related
  to business and management, including areas such as accounting, finance,
  marketing, human resource management, management, entrepreneurship,
  economics, business analytics, operations and related disciplines.
  Engagement with classes, tutorials and student support activities is
  expected across both semesters (2 semesters per academic year).
• Supervise
  Projects: Assist
  in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects, dissertations,
  business consultancy projects and other academic assignments across
  relevant modules. The GTA will provide students with guidance on research
  methodologies, academic writing, data analysis, problem-solving and
  project outcomes.
• Engage
  in Research: Work
  with research supervisors and academic staff to assist in research
  activities that contribute to the research goals and priorities of the
  Faculty of Business and Management.
• Collaborate
  for Grants: Support
  the development of research collaborations and contribute to research
  grant applications, consultancy activities and other initiatives that
  enhance the Faculty's research profile and funding capabilities.
• Curriculum
  Development: Participate
  in curriculum development, module enhancement, assessment design and
  graduate supervision, while supporting initiatives that strengthen the
  Faculty's academic programmes and employability outcomes.
• Community
  Engagement: Participate
  in university service activities as well as professional and local
  community engagement, promoting the importance and relevance of business,
  management and entrepreneurship education.

Requirements

The
Faculty invites applications for full-time candidates. The position within the
Faculty of Business and Management requires:

• Educational
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Muscat
  University alumni with relevant undergraduate and/or postgraduate
  qualifications in Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing,
  Economics, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics
  or closely related disciplines.
• Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  Preference
  will be given to candidates with experience in teaching, tutoring or
  supporting undergraduate and/or postgraduate business and management
  courses, as well as experience supervising students and academic projects.
• Research
  Engagement: Preference
  will be given to candidates with experience or engagement in research
  within their areas of specialization, demonstrating intellectual
  engagement with current trends, challenges and developments in business
  and management.
• Practical
  
  Skills:
  
  Candidates
  should possess strong computing and digital skills relevant to their areas
  of expertise, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and, where
  applicable, business analytics, statistical, accounting, financial or
  research software.
• Certifications: Professional or industry
  certifications are an advantage and demonstrate a commitment to continuing
  professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Report
  to the academic director of the relevant Faculty/Department (line
  manager).
• Complete
  an annual report and submit it to the line manager.
• Following
  the shadowing period (1 year), take a lead role in seminar, tutorial and
  related teaching activities for the shadowed modules while continuing to
  attend the relevant lectures.
• Assist
  with assessment marking, moderation activities where appropriate, and
  entering grades on the university system.
• Support
  discussion sections, tutorials, seminars, workshops and other teaching and
  learning activities.
• Assist
  with student projects, dissertations, case studies, presentations and
  other forms of coursework.
• Attend
  relevant faculty and programme meetings.
• Assist
  students with coursework, academic study strategies, research methods,
  data analysis and problem-solving.
• Address
  routine student concerns and refer serious or sensitive matters to the
  relevant instructor or academic director.
• Set up
  and support software, technology,…