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.
College Profile:
The College of Education, founded in 1973, is the oldest college at the University of Qatar and remains central to realizing the goals of the Education Reform. Its mission is to prepare and develop educational practitioners and leaders that have the information, skills, and attitudes to support the personal development of every student in Qatari schools and to achieve comprehensive quality in meeting the educational needs and objectives of Qatari society. The top priorities of the College of Education are the excellence of its academic programs and the quality of its research activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Position Summary
The College of Education invites
applicants for the recently launched and fast growing BS program in Physical
Education. We seek a highly qualified faculty member for a new position in
Sport Management, beginning in the Fall semester
2019. The physical education program places heavy emphasis on teaching
excellence and scholarship. The candidate will be expected to maintain an
active research agenda; teach sports management courses; create linkages
between the college and the stakeholders in the market; engage in committee
service within the program, College, and University; and a strong commitment to
a sustained professional profile that contributes to the College, the
University, and the community.
Candidates will be considered for the position on the basis of the
selection criteria below. The candidate should address these criteria in the
application:
1. Ability to teach sports management courses at the undergraduate and
graduate levels in Arabic
2. An active research agenda in the area of specialization
3. Proven ability to work in a collaborative, collegial environment
4. Research interest in mega-events is a plus and emphasis on regional
sports management issues is highly desirable.
Qualifications
1. Doctorate in Sports Management/Administration with graduate course work
in Ethics, Leadership, Organizational Management, Sports Law, Sports Economics,
Sports Promotion, and a good knowledge in qualitative methodologies.
2. Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
3. Familiarity with COSMA program accreditation preferable
4. Ability to teach courses in Arabic is mandatory.
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. Personal statement explaining the applicant’s role in leadership, education,
research and experience, expressing the reasons for applying for
this position.
7. At least one recommendation and two references, including contact details
and addresses of e-mail providers stated number of these
recommendation/references.
8. 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.
