Qatar University Profile
Qatar University (QS ranking#332) is the premier national institution of higher education in the State of Qatar, 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
Qatar University is an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members of the University - faculty, staff, and students - are expected to advance the scholarly and social values embodied by the university.
College Profile
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses eleven departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics, Arabic Language, Humanities, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning & Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Mass Communication, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Material Science, and Sports Science. The College also houses five graduate programs in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, Material Science, Statistics, and Arabic Language. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. The College also houses three newly established research centers namely the Center for Social Science and Humanities, the Center for Sustainable Development, and the Gulf Studies Center
As members of QU, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is a major source of research funding, with individual project funding exceeding 1 million/project (5 million for exceptional projects), along with student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research-active faculty members winning multiple grants.
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
at Qatar University offers two undergraduate programs: B.Sc. in Biological
science and B.Sc. in Environmental Science in addition to two Graduate
programs. The graduate programs offered by the department are the Master of
Science in Environmental Science and the Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and
EnvironmentalSciences.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Teach graduate and/or
undergraduate courses in the area of expertise such as Geographical
Information Systems (GIS) and Global Environmental Changes of marine
and terrestrial earth system, GIS and database, Geospatial Methods,
remote sensing and other related courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
2. Supervise UG (Senior projects)
and Graduate thesis research (M.Sc. and PhD) in the area of expertise
3. Write research proposals and
initiate high quality research in the area of expertise
4. Contribute to various committees
at the Program, College, and University level
5. Contribute to the research
profile of College through research publications
6. Other responsibilities as
assigned by the Head of Department
Qualifications:
1. Doctorate (PhD) degree in the
area of GIS and Earth Systems from a recognized university.
2. A record of distinguished
scholarship (peer reviewed publication record), grant-funded
research, and graduate student mentorship in the last 5 years.
3. A minimum teaching experience
of 5 years at university levels, graduate teaching is preferred.
4. Familiar with Educational
technologies used in higher education sector
5. Willingness to work with teams
6. Awareness of working with
people from diverse backgrounds
7. Excellent written and oral
communication
skills
Required Documents
Academic:
1. Current Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Research Plan
4. Contact details of three
referees’ contact information (physical and email
addresses as well their telephones contact).
5. Academic transcript of the Highest Qualification
6. Any additional documentation deemed
relevant to the application
Benefits
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.
