Full/Associate Professor in Social Sciences Careers

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 & Linguistics and Arabic Languages, History, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Public Health , Biomedical Sciences and Human Nutrition. The College also houses four Master Programs which are in Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Gulf Studies, and Arabic Language. In Fall 2013, CAS will launch a new master program in Material Sciences and a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers.

It is worth mentioning that 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 major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit exceeding 1 million/project (5 million 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.

        

        

The College of Arts and Sciences at Qatar University, invites applications for a post of director of the newly established Centre   for social sciences and humanities (SCH).     

The main objectives of the Center are:

1.    Foster an intellectual community and enhance interdisciplinary research within and beyond Qatar University

2.    Support scholars to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly inquiry in the social sciences and humanities (SSH)

3.    Train new generations of qualified researchers in SSH

4.    Provide consultations, trainings, and commissioned research for the public and private sectors

5.    Organize research-related activities, including symposiums, workshops, seminars, lecture series, and other forms of convenings and communications

6.    Disseminate knowledge and the contributions of  the Center through various forms of publications 

        

Duties & Responsibilities:

        

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

1. Employ modern tools of interdisciplinary research in the area of social Science.

3. Preparing research proposals. and augment dissemination of research findings for publication in internationally reputable peer reviewed journals. 

4. Developing a research group focused on social sciences and humanities .

        

Qualifications:

      

1.Full or Associate Research Professor in the field of Humanities 

2. Publication with clear research agenda

3.  having a track record in successful academic leadership, including attaching major research grant income and research students.

3.  Excellent English communication Skills.

Required Documents 

     

Academic

1. Current Curriculum Vitae

2. Online application 

3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.

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

5. Academic transcript 

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 QUHR policies.

5. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR 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.

Closing Date  :  May 31, 2014