Lecturer of Mathematics

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

QATAR UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Mathematics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Qatar

Application Deadline

31 Jan 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Organization Name: Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics

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 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 up to 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

Teaching service courses offered by Mathematics Program.

Engage in teaching activities such as tutorial.

Teaching students how to use mathematical packages including MATLAB 

Contribute to various committees and activities at the Department, College, and University levels.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.

 Qualifications

PhD degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics from a recognized/ranked university. GPA must be at least 3.5 out of 4 (if applicable). Preference will be given to candidates with credentials related to Actuarial Science or Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence. 

Master’s degree in Mathematics from a recognized/ranked university. GPA must be at least 3.5 out of 4.

Both the Master's and PhD programs must be undertaken on a full-time basis.

Have at least two years of teaching experience at university level after PhD, or at least five years of teaching experience at university level after MSc.

Familiar with MATLAB, online homework systems and educational technologies used in higher education sector.

Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required Documents

Academic:

Cover letter.

Current Curriculum Vitae must include the following information:

• Master's GPA and, if applicable, PhD GPA.
• Years of teaching experience after MSc
• Years of teaching experience after PhD 
• Major, Specialization/Concentration
• Number of articles published 
• Awards

Teaching, research and service philosophy. 

Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).

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). 

Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application. 

Benefits

Academic:

A three-year renewable contract.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Tax-free salary.

Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.

Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.

Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.

Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.

End-of-contract indemnity.

How To Apply

New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa ) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.

Job Category: Academic

End Date of Advertisment: 31-Jan-2024

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

QATAR UNIVERSITY

Country

Qatar

City

Doha

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/363247/lecturer-of-mathema…

Contact

City

Doha

STATUS: EXPIRED