Teaching Assistant in Chemistry

Qatar University

Doha, Qatar

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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.

Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences Profile:

The Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences consists of two programs: Chemistry and Geology. The B.Sc. degree program in chemistry is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). The department currently is a home of more than 50 staff members . The department strive to build a generation equipped with knowledge, competence and modern and comprehensive education in chemistry. It offers courses to various programs in Qatar University including Biology, Environmental Science, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Human Nutrition, Medicine and Pharmacy. The department is facilitated with a wide range of modern instrumentation including ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, and UV and IR spectrophotometers. The department has been collaborating with both the national and international communities as the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC, UK), the American Chemical Society (ACS, USA), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in numerous aspects. Fields of collaboration include: organizing symposiums and public lectures, and hosting workshops and symposia together with other international communities. The faculty members are active in teaching and research and several have been awarded major funding from the QRDI.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Preparation and teaching all chemistry laboratories.

2.Overview preparation of all chemistry laboratories.

3.Grade lab reports, design quizzes and practical exams for the lab sections assigned.

4.Enforce laboratory safety procedures.

5.Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Preparation and teaching all chemistry laboratories.

2.Overview preparation of all chemistry laboratories.

3.Grade lab reports, design quizzes and practical exams for the lab sections assigned.

4.Enforce laboratory safety procedures.

5.Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Required Documents

Academic:

1.Cover letter.

2.Current Curriculum Vitae that may include the following information:

-Years of experience after MSc (mandatory) .

-Major and specialization/concentration (mandatory).

-H-index, total citations, Google scholar link, ORCID.

-The number of publications in Q1 journals in the last 3 years.

-The number of publications in Q2 journals in the last 3 years.

-The number of publications in Q3 journals in the last 3 years.

-The number of publications in Q4 journals in the last 3 years.

-The number of publications in non-indexed journals.

-The number of published books.

-The number of published chapters of books.

-The number of undergraduate/graduate students supervised and the role.

-Awards and Grants (with the role and budget amount).

3.Teaching, research, and service philosophy.

4. Professional Development activities and services to university and

profession.

5.Four referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well as their phone contact information).

6.Copy of (all degrees certificate including the transcripts) highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree.

7.Any additional documentation deemed 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.
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