Assistant / Associate Professor of Economics in the Gulf

Qatar University

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Doha, Qatar

Posted 9 days ago
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Job Description

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 ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics, Arabic Language, History, Fine Arts, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Material Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs, which are in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, Materials Science & Technology, Applied statistics and Arabic Language, and two PhD programs in Biological & Environmental Sciences and Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. The well-established research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) and the Gulf Studies Center complement the portfolio.

It is worth mentioning that as members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas.

Duties & Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gulf Studies Program is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor who is motivated to teach and develop graduate courses in the field of Gulf political economy and economics as part of the Gulf Studies graduate program. The Candidate should have strong teaching and research interests in economics, development studies, political economy and all related topics with emphasis on the Gulf region. Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate courses, contributing to the program curriculum, supervising graduate student research, and contributing to the research portfolio of the Center as well as the College. All QU faculty members must demonstrate effectiveness in the following categories: teaching, academic advising and program development, scholarly research, professional or creative activities and institutional/community service.

Duties& Responsibilities

1. Teach courses and supervise students in the area of the political economy and economics of the Gulf.

2. Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level.

3. Contribute to the research profile of College and Center through research publications.

4. Serve as graduate student advisor.

5. Provide advice, support and supervise students research and thesis

6. Active participation in the program and college activities and committees.

7. Offer significant input into the further development of Gulf Program and Research Center.

8. Provide service to the profession, University, the community, and the State of Qatar.

9. Perform other academic duties in accordance with Qatar University academic bylaws.

Duties & Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties& Responsibilities

1. Teach courses and supervise students in the area of the political economy and economics of the Gulf.

2. Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level.

3. Contribute to the research profile of College and Center through research publications.

4. Serve as graduate student advisor.

5. Provide advice, support and supervise students research and thesis

6. Active participation in the program and college activities and committees.

7. Offer significant input into the further development of Gulf Program and Research Center.

8. Provide service to the profession, University, the community, and the State of Qatar.

9. Perform other academic duties in accordance with Qatar University academic bylaws.

Required Documents

Academic:

1. Cover letter.

2. Current Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information:

-Years of experience after highest degree

-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. Statement of teaching, research and service philosophy.

4. 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, a copy of certificate letter from the Registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).

5. Any additional documentation that is relevant to the job position.

6. Four referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).

7. 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.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.