Assistant/Associate Professor in Modern History Qatar University

Qatar University -Humanities

College/Unit: Arts and Sciences

College/Department Profile

The University

Qatar University (QU) is an established and dynamic institution dedicated to academic excellence, and a strong contributor to educational advancement in the country. Recently, the University has been actively engaged in self-evaluation, instituting significant changes in its policies and procedures, curricula, research support, facilities, use of technology, and faculty. QU remains the largest and only state-supported university in Qatar. For more information, please visit our web page at http://www.qu.edu.qa/

The College

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English and Arabic Languages, History, Geography and Urban Planning, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Information Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Human Nutrition.

Position Summary

The successful candidate should be able to teach, review and develop different courses related to the area of Gulf Modern History or Qatar History. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven record in research excellence and scholarship related to the field of Gulf Modern History.

Application Deadline: 30-Oct-2012
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Term: Three Years Renewable

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Developing and teaching effectively Modern Gulf History and Qatar history courses using modern tools such as multimedia and e-learning environment.
2. Carry out research in line with the research agenda of the department and college, as well as fostering a collaborative research agenda with other departments within Qatar University and beyond.
3. Perform other academic duties in accordance with Qatar University academic bylaws.

Competencies:

1. The ability to provide innovative and dynamic teaching in a small, as well as in a large class learning environment
2. the applicant should be proficient in both Arabic and English.
3. Experience with using computer in teaching is advantageous.
4. Ability to teach undergraduate courses related to Gulf and Qatar history politics.

Qualifications:

1. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Gulf and Qatar, with focus on historical, political. social background of the region (Gulf and Qatar)
2. Applicants should have the minimum of three years teaching experience in the relevant area of specialization.
3. Applicants should have a proven track record of research and publications in relevant research fields.

Required Documents:

1. QU E-Recruitment online application;
2. Curriculum vitae/resume with cover letter;
3. At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.

Benefits:

1. Competitive tax-free salary
2. Housing in accordance with Qatar University HR policies
3. Round trip airfare for candidate and dependent family members
4. Health care coverage for candidate and family members
5. Educational allowance for up to three children in accordance with Qatar University HR policies
6. Annual leave in accordance with Qatar University HR policies
7. End of contract indemnity

How to Apply
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