Assistant/Associate Research Professor in Gulf Politics

Qatar University

Fresher

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Doha, Qatar

Posted 15 hours ago
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Job Description

College/Department Profile

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 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

Duties & Responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Gulf Studies Center is seeking an Assistant/Associate Research Professor in Gulf Politics who is motivated to conduct research, teach and develop graduate courses in the field of Gulf Politics as part of the Gulf Studies Center. Candidate should have strong teaching and research interests in political theory, comparative politics and all related topics with emphasis on the Gulf region. Primary responsibilities include contributing to the research portfolio of the Center as well as the College, supervising graduate research, and teaching graduate courses. 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.Conduct research, teach courses, and supervise students in the area of Gulf Politics.

2.Experience with research grants.

3.Contribute to various committees at the Center, College, and University level.

4.Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications in Arabic and English.

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

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

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

8.Provide service to the profession, University, the community.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties& Responsibilities

1.Conduct research, teach courses, and supervise students in the area of Gulf Politics.

2.Experience with research grants.

3.Contribute to various committees at the Center, College, and University level.

4.Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications in Arabic and English.

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

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

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

8.Provide service to the profession, University, the community.

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:

A three-year renewable contract.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Tax-free salary.
Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
End-of-contract indemnity in accordance with QU HR policies.

Education

PhD