Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor in Sociology

QATAR UNIVERSITY, United Kingdom

Updated: over 1 year ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Feb 2023

Job Title: Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor in Sociology
Organization Name: Social Sciences Department

College/Department Profile
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 & Linguistics, Arabic Language, Humanities, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning & Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Mass Communication, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Material Science. The College also houses five graduate programs in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, Material Science, Statistics, and Arabic Language. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. The College also houses research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development, and the Gulf Studies Center

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 a major source of research funding, with individual project funding exceeding 600.000$per 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 winning multiple grants.
Duties & Responsibilities    

  • Teach courses in the area of Sociology.
  • Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level 
  • Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications 
  • Serve as student advisor
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department


    • Qualifications    

  • Ph. D. in Sociology
  • Fluent in both Arabic and English.
  • Strong peer reviewed publication record
  • Teaching experience at tertiary level  
  • Familiar with Educational technologies used in higher education sector 
  • Willingness to work with teams 
  • Awareness of working with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills


    • Required Documents         

    Academic:

  • Cover letter.
  • Current Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information:
    • Years of experience after PhD
    • 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
  • 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, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
  • Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

    • Please contact Head of the Department [email protected]  in case of any query. 


    Benefits    
    Academic:

  • A three-year renewable contract.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience.
  • Tax-free salary.     
  • Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
  • Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR 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         16-Feb-2023


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