QATAR UNIVERSITY Looking for Assistant Professor in Modern History at Qatar Full Time

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 nine departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature and Linguistics, Arabic Language, Mass Communication, History, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning and Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs, which are M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, M.A. in Gulf Studies, M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature, M.Sc. in Materials Science and Technology, and M.Sc. in Applied Statistics. In addition to a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. Also, there are two established research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development and the Gulf Studies Center.

It is worth mentioning that as members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure internal and external funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit exceeding 600,000$/ project 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

Department Profile:

The Department of Humanities at Qatar University, Doha, invites applications for a full time position at the level of Professor/ Associate / Assistant Professor in Ancient History to begin August 2023. The position is three years renewable. Primary responsibilities will include developing and teaching classroom-based and online courses in Ancient History with demonstrated teaching excellence and a commitment to scholarship.

Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching. Candidates must have a PhD degree in Philosophy. The topical areas of interest are broad and include Ancient Civilization Roman History, Greek History, Ancient Egypt and other related topics. Preference will be given to candidates who have a track record of excellent publication and possess the potential and willingness to collaborate with faculty within and across departmental divisions. Priority will be given to candidates who fluent in both Arabic and English.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision.
2. Offer lectures and seminars at undergraduate and taught postgraduate. Levels.
3. Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department and the wider University.
4. Contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
5. Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department.
6. Monitor the academic performance of undergraduate students.

Competencies:

1. Specialized in Ancient History with a solid knowledge in related discipline at the under graduate level.
2. Experience in teaching at the undergraduate level.
3. Expertise in using course management system such as Blackboard
4. Proficiency in both Arabic Language and English

Qualifications

1. The candidate should hold a PhD degree in Ancient History from an internationally recognized university.
2. Experience in teaching a wide range of courses in History and related disciplines.
3. Competency and involvement in research.
4. Fluency in Arabic Language.
5. Fluency in English language.

Required Documents

Academic:

1. Cover letter.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information:
   • Years of experience
   • Major
   • Specialization/Concentration
   • H index
   • Citations
   • Google scholar link
   • ORCID Number
   • Number of publications published in Q1 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications published in Q2 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications published in Q3 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications published in Q4 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications published in Non-indexed Journals
   • Number of Published Books
   • Number of Published Chapter of Books
   • Number of Graduate Students supervised and the role
   • Awards
   • Grants
   • Role
   • Amount
3. Research Plan
4. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
5. Contact details of three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
6. 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, a copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
7. 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 air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR 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.

How To Apply

1. Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website ) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.
2. New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website ) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.

Please contact the Head of Department in case of any queries.