Assistant / Associate Professor of Security Studies (International Relations and Politics of the Gulf)
Job Description
College/Department Profile
Qatar University Profile:
Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.
College Profile:
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics and Arabic Languages, History, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication , Psychology , Policy, Planning & Development , Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs which are in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, and Arabic Language. In Fall 2013, CAS launched a master program in Material Sciences and a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers.
It is worth mentioning that as members of QU, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit exceeding 1 million/project (5 million exceptional projects) along with student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description
The Gulf Studies Program seeks to find a candidate at the PhD level with research and teaching expertise within the broad range of International Relations and Politics.
This position calls for applicants who are qualified to teach International Relations and Politics in the Gulf. Candidates need to have a good understanding of the Gulf. Effective teaching, commitment to service, student advising, and the potential for scholarly productivity are part of the responsibilities involved in this position.
All QU Faculty members must demonstrate effectiveness in the following categories: teaching, academic advising and program development, scholarly research, professional or creative activities and institutional/community service.
Duties & Responsibilities
1.Teach courses and supervise students in the area of International Relations and Politics of the Gulf.
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 graduate student advisor.
5.Provide advice, support and supervise student's research and thesis
6.Provision of a general educational lectures and sessions for students
7.Active participation in the program and college activities and committees.
8.Offer significant input into the further development of Gulf Program.
9.Provide service to the profession, university, the community, and the State of Qatar.
10.Perform other academic duties in accordance with Qatar University academic by laws.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description
The Gulf Studies Program seeks to find a candidate at the PhD level with research and teaching expertise within the broad range of International Relations and Politics.
This position calls for applicants who are qualified to teach International Relations and Politics in the Gulf. Candidates need to have a good understanding of the Gulf. Effective teaching, commitment to service, student advising, and the potential for scholarly productivity are part of the responsibilities involved in this position.
All QU Faculty members must demonstrate effectiveness in the following categories: teaching, academic advising and program development, scholarly research, professional or creative activities and institutional/community service.
Duties & Responsibilities
1.Teach courses and supervise students in the area of International Relations and Politics of the Gulf.
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 graduate student advisor.
5.Provide advice, support and supervise student's research and thesis
6.Provision of a general educational lectures and sessions for students
7.Active participation in the program and college activities and committees.
8.Offer significant input into the further development of Gulf Program.
9.Provide service to the profession, university, the community, and the State of Qatar.
10.Perform other academic duties in accordance with Qatar University academic by laws.
Required Documents
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
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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