Asst, Prof/Lecturer Networking&Cybersecurity

Tawteen

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions in Networking, Cybersecurity & Forensics and related computing courses.
• Develop, update, and enhance course materials, assessments, and teaching resources aligned with program learning outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Provide academic advising, supervision, and support to students, ensuring an effective and inclusive learning environment.

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct research, publish in reputable academic journals, and participate in scholarly conferences and workshops.
• Engage in research collaborations, grant applications, and industry-related projects within the fields of Networking, Cybersecurity and Forensics
• Supervise student research projects and contribute to the research agenda of the department.

Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance

• Participate in the development, review, and continuous improvement of curricula and academic programs in line with MOHERI instructions.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes, program accreditation activities, and academic audits as required by MOHERI and the College.
• Ensure accurate documentation of grades, attendance, and academic records.

Community & Institutional Engagement

• Participate in departmental, faculty, and college-wide committees, meetings, and academic initiatives.
• Support community engagement, industry partnerships, and outreach activities relevant to Networking and Cybersecurity
• Contribute to student development activities, events, and academic advising.

Professional Conduct & Compliance

• Uphold professional and ethical standards in teaching, research, and administrative duties.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulations, and Omani higher education and labor requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with advancements in Networking, Cybersecurity, and pedagogy.

Technical/Work-based Skills

• Proficiency with lab/simulation tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3/EVE-NG, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus/OpenVAS, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux.
• Experience configuring network devices (Cisco/Juniper/MikroTik), firewalls (ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, Fortinet), and VPNs.
• Ability to design authentic assessments, rubrics, and capstone projects that map to learning outcomes and industry frameworks.
• Familiarity with LMS (e.g., Moodle), academic integrity tools, and accessible/technology-enhanced learning practices.

Knowledge

• Networking: OSI/TCP-IP models, IPv4/IPv6, routing and switching (STP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, trunking), wireless, QoS, VPNs, firewalls, NAC.
• Network services & platforms: DNS, DHCP, AAA/RADIUS/TACACS+, Active Directory/Azure AD, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), containers (Docker/Kubernetes) basics.
• Cybersecurity: threat modeling, cryptography, endpoint and network security, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, penetration testing, cloud security (AWS/Azure), IAM.
• Governance, risk & compliance: ISO/IEC 27001/2, NIST CSF & 800-53/171, OWASP ASVS/Top 10, secure SDLC and DevSecOps basics.