Teaching Assistant

31 أغسطس، 2022

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Job Description

College/Department Profile
Qatar University profile :
http://www.qu.edu.qa/
Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar, comprising nine colleges and offering the largest selection of undergraduate and graduate programs in the country. Qatar University seeks the highest international accreditations of its academic programs, while ensuring they are aligned with the growing needs of the labor market and the aspirations of the society it serves. It currently boasts a population of over 20,000 students, and an alumni body of over 40,000.
QU Health
http://www.qu.edu.qa/health
Qatar University launched the QU Health Cluster in January 2017 to provide closer alignment and integration between the health entities at QU. Together, the College of Medicine, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of Pharmacy create a dynamic environment that embraces experts in the education of health care professionals. Areas of collaboration at QU Health include research, graduate studies, clinical affairs, continuous professional development, inter-professional education, engagement and communication, as well as business operations.
http://www.qu.edu.qa/chs/
In 2016, the College of Health Science (CHS) became the ninth college at Qatar University, building on a 30-year success story as a department. CHS is the national provider of high quality health sciences education and research in Qatar, offering undergraduate (BSc) programs in biomedical sciences, human nutrition, public health, and physiotherapy as well as graduate programs in biomedical science, genetic counseling and public health.
CHS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural research funding. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, including a variety of student research funding programs.
The position
The College of Health Sciences is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for a position in Public Health at the level of Teaching Assistant, starting in Fall 2022. The appointee will assist faculty members and coordinators of B.Sc. and MPH programs in planning, assessing and administering the courses. There will also be some independent teaching, particularly tutorial sessions and student work-groups, in addition to student advisory role.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Prepare and deliver practical/ lab/ tutorial sessions.
2. Under the supervision of the course instructor, teach independently introductory and/or other professional and technical-based sessions.
3. Assess and evaluate student assignments/ tests, quizzes, exams/ project and grade student performance under the direct supervision of course instructors.
4. Provide academic assistance to students during office hours.
5. Assist with senior students graduation projects.
6. Organize field trips and supervise internship and field studies.
7. Serve on departmental or faculty committees dealing with general departmental and administrative concerns, as assigned by Head of Department.
8. Contribute to academic advising and assist in Department/College events
9. Support research activities in the department
10. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Prepare and deliver practical/ lab/ tutorial sessions.
2. Under the supervision of the course instructor, teach independently introductory and/or other professional and technical-based sessions.
3. Assess and evaluate student assignments/ tests, quizzes, exams/ project and grade student performance under the direct supervision of course instructors.
4. Provide academic assistance to students during office hours.
5. Assist with senior students graduation projects.
6. Organize field trips and supervise internship and field studies.
7. Serve on departmental or faculty committees dealing with general departmental and administrative concerns, as assigned by Head of Department.
8. Contribute to academic advising and assist in Department/College events
9. Support research activities in the department
10. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department
Required Documents
Non Academic.
1.Curriculum Vitea with cover letter.
2.Experience Certificates.
3.At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
Academic:
1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
2. Cover letter.
3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
4. Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
5. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Non Academic:
1.Competitive tax-free salary.
2.Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
3.Annual round trip air tickets for candidate and dependents according to HRM Law.
4.Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members.
5.Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
6.End-of-contract indemnity.
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.