Lecturer in International Affairs
Job Description
College/Department Profile
Qatar University Profile:
Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty that teaches and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of society.
Qatar University is an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members of the University – faculty, staff, and students – are expected to advance the scholarly and social values embodied by the university.
College Profile:
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics, Arabic Language, Humanities, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning & Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Mass Communication, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Material Science. The College also houses five graduate programs in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, Material Science, Statistics, and Arabic Language. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. The College also houses two research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development, and the Gulf Studies Center.
It is worth mentioning thatas members of QU, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secureintramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. QatarNational Research Fund (QNRF) is a major source of research funding, with an individualproject funding limit exceeding 600,000 $/project and student research fundingprograms. As the national and largest University in the country, QatarUniversity is the recipient of most of the QNRF awards, with manyresearch-active faculty members able to win multiple grants.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Teach courses in the area of expertise (Language of Instruction is Arabic)
2. Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level
3. Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications
4. Serve as student advisor
5. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Teach courses in the area of expertise (Language of Instruction is Arabic)
2. Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level
3. Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications
4. Serve as student advisor
5. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department
Required Documents
Academic:
1. Current Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Research Plan
4. Contact details of three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
5. Academic transcript of the Highest Qualification
6. Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application
Benefits
Academic:
1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
3. Tax-free salary.
4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
5. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.
6. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
9. End-of-contract indemnity.
Job Details
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Full time
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