Professor / Associate / Assistant Professor in Sociology

Qatar University Profile:

Qatar University isthe premier national institution of higher education with a mission to producewell-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellencecoupled with  a keen spirit of volunteerism and civicresponsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and anexperienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

College Profile:

The College of Artsand 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 QU, CAS facultymembers have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramuralfunding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) isa major source of research funding, with an individual project funding limit exceeding600,000 $/project and student research funding programs. As the national andlargest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most ofthe QNRF awards, with many research-active faculty members able to win multiplegrants.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Required Documents

Academic:

1. Cover letter.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information otherwise application will be disregarded:
   • 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
3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
4. Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
5. 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).
6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your 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 round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR 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 (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) 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 (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.

For further information about the role send an email to falkubaisi@qu.edu.qa

Job Category: Academic
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