Assistant /Associate Professor in Physiotherapy

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, physiotherapy, speech and language pathology 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, Nursing, Medicine and Dental Medicine - http://www.qu.edu.qa/health.

CHS Vision

The College of Health Sciences aspires to have its faculty, staff, and students achieve distinction in teaching, research, and community services, and for the recognition of its health degree programs as models of excellence and exceptional achievement.

CHS Mission

In alignment with the Qatar Vision 2030, the mission of the College of Health Sciences is to prepare competent graduates who will contribute to the delivery of optimal healthcare, to promote research and scholarly activity and to prepare for careers in health care and higher education.

Department Profile:

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (DRS) was founded in 2018. It offers a 4-year BSc. in Physiotherapy and a BSc. in Speech and Language pathology.

The BSc. Physiotherapy program is delivered in English. The curriculum is innovative and future oriented, thematic in nature, and moves away from the more traditional models of physiotherapist professional entry-level education by embracing critical pedagogy. The Department has an international faculty and a global perspective.

The Department seeks to appoint two - three (2-3) faculty members to commence their positions for the academic year 2026/2027 (or 2027/2028), and the successful candidates can commence duty as early as Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.

The appointee will be expected to carry out the following activities, among others:

1.Deliver high-quality, innovative, student-centered teaching in both foundational and advanced courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

2.Contribute to conducting high quality research and developing research capacity within the Department.

3.Contribute to the stakeholder engagement within the professional community in support of teaching, research and professional development.

4.Contribute to various committees at the program, College, and University levels

5. Serve as student advisor.

6. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department

The appointee will be expected to carry out the following activities, among others:

1.Deliver high-quality, innovative, student-centered teaching in both foundational and advanced courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

2.Contribute to conducting high quality research and developing research capacity within the Department.

3.Contribute to the stakeholder engagement within the professional community in support of teaching, research and professional development.

4.Contribute to various committees at the program, College, and University levels

5. Serve as student advisor.

6. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department

Note: Applications must be submitted via QU approved recruitment portals or directly online at QU Jobs https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/about/Pages/careers.aspx . We DO NOT accept e-mail applications. If you face challenges in your application please email [Confidential Information] early on before deadline.

Please note - applications that are incomplete will be deemed ineligible and disqualified from further consideration.

1. A cover letter. The letter should concisely outline the candidate's educational background, the reputation of the university from which the highest degree was obtained, and the mode of study during the PhD program (e.g., in person, hybrid, etc.. and full-time or part-time). It should also summarize the candidate's teaching areas and expertise, particularly after completion of the terminal degree, and explain how these align with the position requirements. In addition, the letter may highlight research experience, indicators of academic excellence (e.g., Scopus H-index, peer-reviewed publications, awards), and contributions to the profession and any clinical experience.

2. A current Curriculum Vitae that clearly indicats the candidate's current position and academic rank, and providing a detailed timeline of educational background, academic and professional experience, notable research accomplishments, and academic service.

3. Three referees contact information (email addresses as well as their telephone contact).

4. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of PhD degree or equivalent if graduated from an institution where coursework was completed. However, if no course work was completed, a copy of certificate letter from the Registrar can be provided).

Additional doucuments can be requested during the review process.

1. A three-year renewable contract.

2. Tax-free competitive salary that 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. Annual economy tickets will also be provided to your home country.

5. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.

6. Private health care insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.

7. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.

8. End-of-contract indemnity.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to [HIDDEN TEXT]

Department website: https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/Colleges/chs/physical-therapy/Pages/default.aspx