Qatar University profile :
Qatar University is the national institution of highereducation in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduateprograms that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future ofQatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty that teachesand conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges,advances knowledge, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations ofsociety.
Qatar University is an intellectual andscholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange ofideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members ofthe University - faculty, staff, and students- are expected to advance thescholarly and social values embodied by the university .
College Profile:
The College of HealthScience (CHS) was founded in 2016 following a 30-year success story as adepartment within various colleges at Qatar University. CHS is the nationalprovider of high quality health sciences education and research in Qatar andoffers undergraduate (BSc) programs in biomedical sciences, human nutrition andpublic health, as well as graduate programs; (MSc) in biomedical science andmaster of public health (MPH).
CHS Vision:
The College of HealthSciences aspires to be an internationally-recognized model of excellence withdistinction in teaching, research, and community service.
CHS Mission:
In alignment withQatar Vision 2030, our mission is to develop competent student graduates dulyprepared for careers in health science-related disciplines who will contributeto the delivery of optimal health care.
It is worthmentioning that as members of QU, CHS faculty members have excellentopportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their researchideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limitexceeding 1million/project (5million exceptional projects) along with studentresearch funding programs. As the national and largest University in thecountry, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Teach courses in health
promotion at the graduate Master of Public Health (MPH) and
undergraduate levels
2.Contribute to the development
of new academic programs, concentrations and courses in health promotion
3.Maintain an active health
promotion research agenda and secure funding through competitive
local, national or international grants
4.Mentor the academic
development of graduate and undergraduate students through the
supervision of theses and capstone projects, respectively
5.Contribute to committees that
serve the mission of the College and support the operations of the department
6.Contribute to the health
promotion profession and community through application of health
promotion knowledge and skills
7.Other responsibilities as
assigned by the Head of Department
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Competencies
1.A Ph.D. degree in health promotion
2.Qualifications that
demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and skills across the field of
health promotion rather than being focused on one specialised topic
3.Knowlege of the breadth of
current health promotion practice and international health
promotion competencies
4.A record of health promotion
research experience, grants and publications in high quality
peer-reviewed journals
5.Skills and experience in
supervising undergraduate and graduate students’ research projects
6.Skills and experience in
teaching health promotion courses in an academic setting at
undergraduate and graduate levels, preferably in various modes
including on-campus, online, and mixed modes
7.Creative and innovative
approach to curriculum development, teaching and assessment
8.Excellent written and oral
communication skills
9.An education qualification,
such as post graduate diploma in higher education or equivalent,
is highly desired
10.Arabic language is
preferable, but not mandatory
Required Documents
Non Academic.
1. Curriculum Vitea 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.
Job Category
Academic
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15-Jul-2020
