Teaching Assistant

Qatar University

Doha, Qatar

2-4 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.

Department Profile:

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers broad-based degree programs complemented by a wide range of research activities. We are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and in providing service to the community. The Department offers two undergraduate majors Industrial and Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. We also provide several graduate study opportunities in our Masters and Ph.D. programs. The Department has excellent specialized laboratories, workshops, and computing facilities in various disciplines and comprises an outstanding team of faculty members and supporting staff. Many of our academics are widely recognized international authorities in their respective areas of expertise. They are actively engaged in both scholarly activities and create a conducive and creative environment suitable for a pleasant student learning and teaching experience. Students of the Department get the opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to real-world engineering problems that, along with their classroom and laboratory work, prepare them with the life-long learning skills that make them attractive recruits to employers after graduation. They participate in out-of-class activities like the Shell Eco-Marathon competition, and the Life is Engineering program. Students receive support to attend international conferences and to visit other universities overseas. The Engineering Accreditation Commissions accredit our Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering programs EAC of ABET.

Position Summary:

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Qatar University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant (TA) position to support undergraduate teaching and learning activities in Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate must hold both a Master's and bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and have a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in a university setting, specifically serving as a Teaching Assistant, Lab Instructor, or equivalent academic support role. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to laboratory instruction, tutorial delivery, course coordination, student mentoring, and continuous improvement of the department's academic programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will provide academic, laboratory, and instructional support across multiple courses. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Teaching & Tutorial Support

.Conduct tutorials, recitations, problem-solving sessions, and guided practice.

.Hold regular office hours to support student learning and provide clarification of lecture materials.

.Attend selected lectures and meet with course instructors for ongoing coordination.

.Assist students with theory-practice integration through structured problem sets and active-learning exercises.

2. Laboratory Demonstration & Management

.Manage, operate, set up, and maintain laboratory equipment and resources.

.Conduct lab demonstrations and support students in performing experiments safely.

.Prepare laboratory materials such as manuals, problem sheets, handouts, and instructions.

.Develop new active-learning lab tools, including open-ended experiments, design challenges, and simulated laboratory experiences.

.Maintain laboratory safety, inventory, and readiness for teaching.

3. Assessment & Course Administration

.Assist instructors in grading assignments, quizzes and lab reports with confidentiality and accuracy.

.Maintain course grade records in Blackboard and regularly update instructors.

.Support exam proctoring, assignment review, and continuous assessment processes.

.Provide structured feedback on student performance and learning issues.

4. Student Mentoring & Academic Support

.Support student groups working on projects, competitions, workshops, fieldwork, or industrial visits.

.Assist in guiding senior design teams and project-based learning activities.

.Help students develop engineering design skills, computational competencies, and experimental approaches.

5. Research & Scholarly Support

.Participate in research activities with faculty when required.

.Assist in data collection, experimental setup, literature review, or preliminary analysis under supervision.

6. Service to Department, College, and University

.Support departmental initiatives, outreach activities, and community engagement events.

.Assist with program accreditation tasks, data compilation, and documentation for ABET and QU assessment cycles.

.Help prepare and update manuals, guidelines, surveys, and feedback instruments for courses and labs.

.Contribute to departmental marketing, student engagement, and academic quality improvement activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will provide academic, laboratory, and instructional support across multiple courses. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Teaching & Tutorial Support

.Conduct tutorials, recitations, problem-solving sessions, and guided practice.

.Hold regular office hours to support student learning and provide clarification of lecture materials.

.Attend selected lectures and meet with course instructors for ongoing coordination.

.Assist students with theory-practice integration through structured problem sets and active-learning exercises.

2. Laboratory Demonstration & Management

.Manage, operate, set up, and maintain laboratory equipment and resources.

.Conduct lab demonstrations and support students in performing experiments safely.

.Prepare laboratory materials such as manuals, problem sheets, handouts, and instructions.

.Develop new active-learning lab tools, including open-ended experiments, design challenges, and simulated laboratory experiences.

.Maintain laboratory safety, inventory, and readiness for teaching.

3. Assessment & Course Administration

.Assist instructors in grading assignments, quizzes and lab reports with confidentiality and accuracy.

.Maintain course grade records in Blackboard and regularly update instructors.

.Support exam proctoring, assignment review, and continuous assessment processes.

.Provide structured feedback on student performance and learning issues.

4. Student Mentoring & Academic Support

.Support student groups working on projects, competitions, workshops, fieldwork, or industrial visits.

.Assist in guiding senior design teams and project-based learning activities.

.Help students develop engineering design skills, computational competencies, and experimental approaches.

5. Research & Scholarly Support

.Participate in research activities with faculty when required.

.Assist in data collection, experimental setup, literature review, or preliminary analysis under supervision.

6. Service to Department, College, and University

.Support departmental initiatives, outreach activities, and community engagement events.

.Assist with program accreditation tasks, data compilation, and documentation for ABET and QU assessment cycles.

.Help prepare and update manuals, guidelines, surveys, and feedback instruments for courses and labs.

.Contribute to departmental marketing, student engagement, and academic quality improvement activities.

Required Documents

Academic:

Applicants must submit:

1.Cover Letter

2.Detailed Curriculum Vitae

3.Statement of teaching experience and instructional philosophy

4.Evidence of teaching experience of core engineering courses for more than 2 years as main instructor

5.Proof of academic rank

6.Copies of degrees and academic transcripts

7.Teaching and Research Statements

8.Contact information for at least two professional references

9.Passport copy & QID (if the candidate resides in Qatar)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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.