Job Description
Department Name: College of Health Sciences/Department Rehabilitation Science
Duties & Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to carry out the following activities:
1. Develop and conduct lectures, tutorials and practical teaching sessions and supervise students working in teams in one or more specialized areas of Speech and Language pathology. Candidates who are versatile across content specific areas will be highly considered.
2. Supervise & co-ordinate in the practice education of students
3. Assist course co-ordinators in following up and grading of student assignments
4. Contribute to the stakeholder engagement within the professional community in support of teaching, research and professional development
5. Contribute to various committees at the program, College, and University level
6. Participate in the research activities of the Department
7. Assist in various other tasks related to the development and needs of the Department
Qualifications
Essential qualification and experience
1. Be a qualified speech and language pathologist/therapist eligible for registration to practice in her/his country and a member of his/her professional organization
2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical practice
3. Hold a PhD in Speech and Language Pathology/Speech Therapy, or equivalent
4. Demonstrates evidence of teaching in the profession for example practice education and/or as part of continuing professional development activities
5. At least 3 years’ experience of official teaching post graduation of highest degree.
6. Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal skills
7. Has very good organizational skills
8. Published at least 3 papers in peer-reviewed publications.
Desirable skills and experience
1. Arabic speaker
2. Experience in clinical/practice education development, organization and delivery
3. Evidence of leadership in the professional community
4. International teaching experience including working in culturally diverse environments
5. Licensed to practice in Qatar with Department of Healthcare Professions (or eligible to obtain license to practice in Qatar).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to DRS@qu.edu.qa
Department website: Rehabilitation Sciences Department | Qatar University (qu.edu.qa)
Required Documents
Required Documents – note applications must be submitted via QU approved recruitment portals or directly online at QU Jobs. We DO NOT accept e-mail applications.
Please note carefully the following requirements - incomplete applications will deem the candidate ineligible for further consideration. These document must be submitted in English/ translated to English language.
1. A cover letter written for this application [not a generic one] which outlines clearly how your teaching, research and contribution/service experience to date relates to the above requirements.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae.
3. Three referees’ contact information (email addresses as well as their telephone contact).
4. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where coursework 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).
Benefits
1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Tax free salary is commensurate with experience
3. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
4. One-way Economy class air tickets for yourself, spouse and up to three children (under 18 years of age) accompanying you to relocate to Qatar. Upon termination of employment, one-way Economy class air tickets for yourself, spouse and up to three children (under 18 years of age) to return to your registered country of nationality, as governed by Qatar University policies and regulations. Annual economy tickets will also be provided to your home country.
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.
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