---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shaljan Areepattamannil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM Subject: Re:Qatar University To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Shinas, Thought this might be of interest to some of your colleagues! Best, Shaljan *Position:* Assistant/Associate Professor in Islamic History *Institution:* Qatar University <http://www.qu.edu.qa/main/index.html> *Location:* Qatar *Application deadline:* 12/31/2008 ** *College/Department Profile Qatar * Qatar is a major Gulf-area gas and oil producing country. It is an exciting place to be these days, as the country is witnessing unprecedented prosperity and activity in the business, construction, health, and education sectors. With developments including the arrival of many respected US universities as competition, the Education sector in particular has drawn applause as a rapidly progressing field, and Qatar University now has the privilege of setting the standard against such names as Cornell, Texas A&M, and Carnegie-Mellon, among others. *The University *Qatar University (QU) is an established and dynamic institution dedicated to academic excellence, and a strong contributor to educational advancement in the country. Recently, the University has been actively engaged in self-evaluation, instituting significant changes in its policies and procedures, curricula, research support, facilities, use of technology, and faculty. QU remains the largest and only state-supported university in Qatar. For more information, please visit our web page at http://www.qu.edu.qa/main/index.html *The College *The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English and Arabic Languages, History, Geography and Urban Planning, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Information Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Human Nutrition. *Position Summary * The Department of Humanities at Qatar University invites applications for an Assistant OR Associate professor position in Islamic History with emphasis on Memlukes, Fatimides, and Ayyubides era. /Duties and responsibilities: /1. Teaching general and specialized courses (3 courses one semester and 4 courses the other); 2. Office hours (4 hrs per week); 3. Supervising graduation projects; 4. Student advising; 5. Committee service; 6. Developing and teaching effectively courses using modern tools; 7. Carry out research in line with the research agenda of the department, as well as fostering a collaborative research agenda with other departments within Qatar University or with other universities; 8. Perform other academic duties in accordance with our academic bylaws. /Competencies: /1. Proficiency in spoken and written English; 2. Knowledge and practice of active learning methods; 3. Research strengths in area of specialization; 4. The ability to provide innovative and dynamic teaching in a small, as well as in a large class learning environment; 5. Experience in using computer in teaching is advantageous. /Qualifications: /1. Ph.D. in the required field; 2. Evidence of research productivity or potential in research; 3. Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience. *Required Documents: *1. Online Application letter; 2. Curriculum vita; 3. Names, phone numbers, and email address of three references; 4. Academic transcript; 5. Any additional documents deemed relevant to application. */Benefits: /*1. A three-year renewable contract; 2. Competitive tax-free salary; 3. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies; 4. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents; 5. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies; 6. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies; 7. End-of-contract indemnity. *How to Apply *Returning Applicants: Please login to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position. New Applicants: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment System and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.
