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Lecturer/Teaching Assistant in Physiotherapy

Employer
QATAR UNIVERSITY
Location
Qatar (QA)
Closing date
31 Jan 2023

College of Health Sciences/Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

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 conducts 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 Health Science (CHS) was founded in 2016 following a 30-year success story as a department within various colleges at Qatar University. CHS is the national provider of high quality health sciences education and research in Qatar and offers undergraduate (BSc) programs in biomedical sciences, human nutrition, physical therapy/physiotherapy and public health, as well as graduate programs in biomedical science (MSc), public health (MPH) and a doctoral (PhD) program. It is part of the wider QU Health Cluster that includes the Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine and Dental Medicine - http://www.qu.edu.qa/health.

  • CHS Vision
    The College of Health Sciences aspires to be an internationally recognized model of excellence with distinction in teaching, research, and community service.
  • CHS Mission
    In alignment with Qatar Vision 2030, our mission is to develop competent graduates duly prepared for careers in health science-related disciplines who will contribute to the delivery of optimal health care. 

Members of the CHS 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 limit exceeding QAR1million/project (QAR5million exceptional projects) 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 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (PTRS) was founded in 2017. It offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree. The founding Head of Department was Dr. Emma Stokes (2018-2021) and the current Head of Department is Dr. Linzette Morris. The first class will graduate in 2022.

The program is delivered in English – the curriculum is innovative and future oriented. A move away from the more traditional models of physiotherapist professional entry-level education embracing critical pedagogy – it is thematic in nature with team-based learning. 

The Department has an international faculty and a global perspective.

The Department seeks to appoint two Lecturers/Teaching Assistants to commence their positions in Fall 2022. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

The appointee will be expected to carry out the following activities

  • Conduct lectures, tutorials and practical teaching sessions and supervise students working in teams
  • Supervise & co-ordinate in the practice education of students
  • Assist course co-ordinators in following up and grading student assignments
  • Contribute to the stakeholder engagement within the professional community in support of teaching, research and professional development
  • Contribute to various committees at the program, College, and University level 
  • Participate in the research activities of the Department
  • Assist in various other tasks related to the development and needs of the Department

Essential qualification and experience

  1. Be a qualified physiotherapist eligible for registration to practice in her/his country and a member of his/her professional organization
  2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical practice
  3. Hold a Master’s degree in physiotherapy 
  4. Demonstrates evidence of teaching in the profession for example practice education and/or as part of continuing professional development activities
  5. Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal skills

Note: to be appointed at lecturer level, the candidate must has published 3 papers in peer-reviewed publications.

Desirable skills and experience

  1. Arabic speaker
  2. Experience in clinical/practice education development and delivery
  3. Evidence of leadership in the professional community
  4. International teaching experience including working in culturally diverse environments
  5. Licensed to practice in Qatar with Department of Healthcare Professions

Informal enquiries may be addressed to physical.therapy@qu.edu.qa

Department website: http://www.qu.edu.qa/chs/physical-therapy/about

Required Documents – note applications must be submitted via QU approved recruitment portals or directly online at QU Jobs. We do accept e-mail applications.            

Academic:

Please note carefully the following requirements - incomplete applications will deem the candidate ineligible for further consideration

  1.  A cover letter written for this application [not a generic one] which outlines clearly how your teaching, research and contribution/service experience to date relates to the above requirements.
  2. Current Curriculum Vitae.
  3. Three referees’ contact information (email addresses as well as their telephone contact).
  4. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where coursework 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).

Benefits        

Academic:

  1. A three-year renewable contract.
  2. Tax free salary is commensurate with experience
  3. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
  4. One-way Economy class air tickets for yourself, spouse and up to three children (under 18 years of age) accompanying you to relocate to Qatar. Upon termination of employment, one-way Economy class air tickets for yourself, spouse and up to three children (under 18 years of age) to return to your registered country of nationality, as governed by Qatar University policies and regulations
  5. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
  6. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
  7. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
  8. End-of-contract indemnity.
     

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