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East_West · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 8

Hello I will be getting an offer for a Faculty position at MCBS, and I am wondering what do they offer in terms of compensation - they have only provided a vague statement on their website such as "Competitive packages depending on qualifications and experience". I have seen an old discussion in this forum (2003), but does anyone have new insights - salary, accommodation, etc. so that I can at least ask few questions to the Interviewer!

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Dedicated · Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 972 Location: UK

Yet another new OP who does not know how to correctly phrase an indirect question
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veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

In this case the poster does have an account that appeared in 2012 which suggests that s/he isn't a member of the current troll review. Cool

All I can say about MCBS is that these days, they hire very few native speakers of English or at least those with western passports. That is probably not an issue for our OP, but it suggests that the pay and benefits package is low. As it always has been as a small private college.

I suspect that I am the only poster who is a member of Dave's who ever taught there, and that was 16 years ago. Their package will very likely be less than the Ministry colleges, so look at those threads to see the closest comparable.

I suspect that your only source of what will be included in any offer from them will have to be them at the interview.

Good Luck

VS

East_West · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 8

thanks "veiledsentiments" for your detailed reply. More importantly, I was not specific in my OP! Of course that ended up in nitpicking of my text from other experts on this forum! Following are my specifics:

Faculty - Non ESL (Sciences, PhD)
Interview - in a month (Direct and not by any outside recruiter)
Resident - US Immigrant and will be a US citizen next month

What I meant by "offer" is - that they are interested in pursing my resume and asked "what are your expectations in terms of compensation, etc."! So I am reading a variety of Oman related information to understand the "package" for the Faculty! I have never worked in the Middle East, although I know some universities offer Free Accommodation and other goodies! For example, SQU gives a decent information on their website about their Faculty accommodation, whereas MCBS is not explicit in terms of their Faculty-related details.

Once again, thanks for the info! Your replies are very informative!

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

East_West · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 8

Thanks Nomad for your excellent input! I will keep your suggestions in mind, and will jot down few things to discuss with their HR! Much respect to your comments!

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

I'm afraid that none of us really has any idea what PhDs are getting paid in the private colleges. I expect that it is a large range as there are levels of Professors... and your years of experience after receiving your Phd also affect it.

Be sure to get hired with your US passport as it may very well mean higher pay. (not always true with Oman employers)

When I was there the college provided nice furnished flats, but most education employers have moved to giving out allowances instead. I presume that they will make this clear during an interview. They should also provide all required visas, flights (beginning and end of contract... and summer leave), and medical insurance.

If you have a family, they too should be provided with tickets. I'm not sure if they pay any education allowance for school age children.

VS

Dedicated · Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 972 Location: UK

East-West,

I apologise if you perceived my comments as nitpicking. However, allow me to respectfully point out that there are people on Dave's who hire. You have probably written enough about yourself to be identified.

It's really a good idea to take the time to make sure that you are creating a solid professional impression regarding your command of English grammar. As you have a PhD, one can assume it is strong, but your posts above do not showcase this.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

I doubt that common non-native speaker errors will be a big deal at a college where few, if any, of the faculty or management is a native speaker either.

But getting called out on errors is an "occupational hazard" of posting on a board of English teachers. LOL

VS

East_West · Joined: 18 Apr 2012 Posts: 8

Dedicated - Much respect to your comments, and thanks. My mother tongue is NOT English (you might have figured it out already), so no worries, you have every right to correct me (that's the best way to learn)! Thank God, my Doctoral work is not in English else you all would have crucified me! As for my OP, well I do apologize that my first query was not explicit enough ...rather vague! Nevertheless, I will keep you posted on the developments! My kids are as American as Apple Pie, so I have to weigh pros and cons in terms of the move (in addition to other issues).

gregory999 · Joined: 29 Jul 2015 Posts: 372 Location: 999

You did no say the type of position?
Is it for a Lecturer or Assistant Professor position?
If I were you, I will ask for at least a salary equivalent to 1.2 X salary of an Assistant Professor in the US.
But, I doubt MCBS can offer you this scale of salary.

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nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Tazz · Joined: 26 Sep 2013 Posts: 512 Location: Jakarta

The MOM colleges of Technology throughout Oman are full of non-natives teaching English.... Confused