Assistant Professor in Modern History

QATAR UNIVERSITY, United Kingdom

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Jan 2023

Qatar University Profile:

Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty that teaches and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of society.

Qatar University is an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members of the University - faculty, staff, and students- are expected to advance the scholarly and social values embodied by the university.

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.

Department Profile:

The Department of Humanities at Qatar University, Doha, invites applications for a full time position at the level of Assistant Professor in Modern History. The position is three years renewable. Primary responsibilities will include developing and teaching classroom-based and online courses in Modern 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 Modern History with special emphasizes on Middle East and MENA region. 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         

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

    • Competencies: 

  • Specialized in Modern History (Middle East and MENA region) with a solid knowledge in related discipline at the under graduate level.
  • Experience in teaching at the undergraduate level.
  • Expertise in using course management system such as Blackboard
  • Proficiency in both Arabic Language and English 

    • Qualifications         

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


    • Required Documents
    Academic:

  • Cover letter.
  • 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, and amount.
  • Research Plan
  • Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
  • Contact details of 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.
  • Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents 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                 

  • Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa ) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.
  • 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         10-Jan-2023


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