Lecturer of practice in Journalism

Qatar University

Doha, Qatar

7-9 Years

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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.

The Opportunity:

The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University, one of the few departments accredited by ACEJMC outside the United States, consists of two programs and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication.

The Department of Mass Communication invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Lecturer of Practice in Journalism. The applicant should have outstanding practical experience in the industry of at least 7 years and be able to teach , journalism, digital media, and production courses, such as media writing, digital storytelling, documentary filmmaking, mobile journalism, multimedia reporting, directing among others. In addition to the journalism courses, the candidate may also be required to teach related general mass communication courses.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

The department expects the successful candidate to be able to:

.Teach journalism and digital media courses in Arabic.

.Contribute to curriculum development and keep pace with the evolving trends in the job market for journalism and digital media.

.Supervise graduation projects in the journalism program.

.Utilize their professional experience and network to guide students toward successful internships and jobs in the field of journalism and digital media.

.Participate in committees at the department, college, and university levels.

.Any other responsibilities assigned by the head of the department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

The department expects the successful candidate to be able to:

.Teach journalism and digital media courses in Arabic.

.Contribute to curriculum development and keep pace with the evolving trends in the job market for journalism and digital media.

.Supervise graduation projects in the journalism program.

.Utilize their professional experience and network to guide students toward successful internships and jobs in the field of journalism and digital media.

.Participate in committees at the department, college, and university levels.

.Any other responsibilities assigned by the head of the department.

Required Documents

Academic:

1.An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the following information:

a.Years of experience after the highest academic degree.

b.Major and specific specialization.

2.Cover letter.

3.Portfolio of professional experience, including examples of relevant professional achievements.

4.Teaching philosophy and service philosophy.

5.Contact information for three references (physical addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers).

6.A copy of the Master's degree (and Ph.D. if applicable), and a copy of the detailed transcript for the Master's (and Ph.D. if applicable) if graduated from an institution where the degree was completed by coursework. If the degree was not completed by coursework, a certified letter from the degree-granting institution clarifying this should be attached).

7.Any additional documents relevant to the application.

Benefits

Academic:

A three-year renewable contract.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Tax-free salary.
Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents 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