Job Description
Core Curriculum Program(CCP)
The Core Curriculum courses provide a broad exposure to multidiscipline areas such as social &behavioral sciences, humanities/fine arts, natural sciences and mathematics that all undergraduate students are compulsory to take while pursuing their degrees in the University.
The Core Curriculum Program (CCP) provides an integrative approach to Core Curriculum Education. The Program provides opportunities for students to synthesize knowledge, promotes a deeper understanding of self in the context of Qatar society, and fosters a broader understanding of the global environment in respond to the demands of the 21st Century. Through the CCP, QU students will be well-prepared to pursuit a career in their chosen disciplines and be engaged citizens in both the local and global communities.
The Core Curriculum Program seeks to recruit full-time faculty to teach General Education courses, including – but not limited to First-Year Seminar (UNIV 100) Course. First Year Seminar is a signature course designed to support first-year students during their transition to Qatar University. The course develops students’ skills and competencies needed for academic success and lifelong learning such as digital information literacy, critical and creative thinking, and communication skills. Besides, students learn how to use campus resources, including student support services, academic advising and library resources. To develop their research skills and activate their role as responsible citizens, students work collaboratively on a research project that addresses a particular issue facing the Qatari society. Other courses may include Innovation, Leadership and Civic Engagement (UNIV 200). For more information about UNIV 200, please follow this link https://www.qu.edu.qa/core/student-information/Univ200.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teach UG courses independently
Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical classes
Assess student assignments and grade student performance
Provide advising and appropriate support for student needs
Help students develop excellent academic habits for college success
Serve on departmental or faculty committees dealing with general departmental and administrative concerns as needed
Advise students about college success, academic programs, career to help them make informed academic decisions
Refer students to appropriate student and academic support services available in the university
Engage inactive scholarship, university, and community services
Actively participate in Faculty Professional Development Program
Maintain attendance records, submit grades and provide constructive and ongoing feedback and relevant information to students throughout the semester
Collaborate with colleagues on educational activities
Develop and improve course curriculum, materials and resources
Qualifications
A PhD degree in education or a relevant field
At least three (3) years’ experience in teaching in higher education setting
Evidence of ability in teaching example able to use a range of delivery techniques to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn.
Ability to initiate development in the curriculum and to take responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of teaching programs, developing the curriculum and appropriate assessment techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to colleagues and different kinds of students
Excellent coordination, planning and organizational skills
Effective communication skills particularly with diverse student population
Ability to build good rapport with a variety of students, faculty and student advisors or counselors
Service oriented attitude, flexible, patient and creative
Problem solving skills
Strong commitment to student success
Familiarity with inquiry-based learning strategies
Ability to teach in Arabic is required
Proficiency in written and spoken English will be an advantage
Evidence of research productivity in the area of specialization
Understanding of equal opportunity issues as they may influence areas of teaching.
Evidence of engagement in continuous professional development.
Ability to perform to required deadlines and to initiate, plan, organize and deliver programs of work.
Required Documents
Non Academic:
1. Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
2. Experience Certificates.
3. At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
Academic:
1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
2. Cover letter.
3. Teaching, research, 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, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Non Academic:
1. Competitive tax-free salary.
2. Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
3. Annual round trip air tickets for candidate and dependents according to HRM Law.
4. Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members.
5. Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
6. End-of-contract indemnity.
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. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.
6. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
9. End-of-contract indemnity.
How To Apply
1. Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.
2. New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.