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Lecturer in Sociology

Lecturer in Sociology

Qatar University
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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
The Department of Social Sciences, Sociology Program, at Qatar University, Doha, invites applicants for a full-time position at the level of Lecturer in Sociology to apply. The position is three years renewable.

Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching and capable of involving undergraduate students in their research program. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills who have a track record of excellent publications and possess the potential and willingness to collaborate with faculty within and across departmental divisions. Priority will be given to candidates who are fluent in both Arabic and English and have the potential to attract extramural funding.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1.Teach courses to undergraduate students in Arabic/ or English.
2.Advise undergraduate students.
3.Collaborate with faculty on research within and across departments.
4.Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community.
5.Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
6.Seek and obtain extramural funding.



Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
The Department of Social Sciences, Sociology Program, at Qatar University, Doha, invites applicants for a full-time position at the level of Lecturer in Sociology to apply. The position is three years renewable.

Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching and capable of involving undergraduate students in their research program. Preference will be given to candidates with strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills who have a track record of excellent publications and possess the potential and willingness to collaborate with faculty within and across departmental divisions. Priority will be given to candidates who are fluent in both Arabic and English and have the potential to attract extramural funding.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1.Teach courses to undergraduate students in Arabic/ or English.
2.Advise undergraduate students.
3.Collaborate with faculty on research within and across departments.
4.Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community.
5.Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
6.Seek and obtain extramural funding.



Required Documents

Academic:


Academic:

1-Cover letter.

2-Current curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information:

-Years of experience after Master's degree.

-Major.

-Specialization/Concentration.

-H index

-Citations.

-ORCID Number.

-Awards.

-Grants.

-Role.

-Amount.

3-Teaching and service philosophy.

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

5-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).

6-Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the 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.
  8. End-of-contract indemnity in accordance with QU HR policies.

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Key Skills

qualitative research skills

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