Academic

Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2010
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Term: Three Years Renewable

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Promote an overall climate of academic professionalism and discipline and build relations of collegiality among faculty, as well as set a high standard in ethical responsibility and academic quality to challenge faculty to aspire toward quality academic performance in teaching and research publication so that students may develop higher standards of learning.


2. Establish course offerings by semester and assign teaching schedules to faculty in accordance with curricular needs, faculty teaching load, and efficient distribution of courses to meet student needs and faculty expertise.

3. Call for and chair departmental meetings, manage and maintain all departmental records, and prepare reports and documents in accordance with College procedures.

4. Prepare and manage the annual department budget; establish and request in a timely manner needed equipment and office supplies; and project space requirements in accordance with department needs and officially make a request to the Dean.

5. Oversee/approve faculty and staff appointments, re-appointments, and promotions; leaves of absence; travel authorizations; and other relevant department personnel matters.

6. Evaluate job performance for all department employees as required by College policy; monitor attendance of all personnel according to university regulations; and supervise work assignments following established time schedule.

7. Guide the faculty in developing a long-term plan for maintaining quality education in the department by drawing a 3-year strategic plan for the department and an annual action plan commensurate with the departmental, college and university mission and goals.

8. Lead department in conducting a self-study of its programs for the purpose of accreditation, benchmarking, or program review by external examiners.

9. Establish good contacts with national and community organizations to link department goals with national goals and build bridges through collaborative research.

Competencies: 1. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at established international universities or higher education institutions.
2. Demonstrated competence in academic administration and budget management.
3. Ability to develop existing programs in the department to effectively meet international academic standards.
4. Effective leadership and team building skills.

Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in Sociology/Anthropology.
2. Proficiency in both English and Arabic with strong reading, writing and teaching skills in both languages.
3. Track record in innovative learning-centered teaching in the United States
4. Distinguished record of refereed Sociology/Anthropology publications.

Required Documents:
1. Letter of application;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Statement describing a philosophy/vision for developing academically strong programs in the department in accordance with the goals for excellence established by Qatar University;
4. Names and email addresses of three references.

Benefits:
1. Competitive tax-free salary
2. Housing in accordance with Qatar University HR policies
3. Roundtrip airfare for candidate and dependent family members
4. Health care coverage for candidate and family members
5. Educational allowance for up to three children in accordance with Qatar University HR policies
6. Annual leave in accordance with Qatar University HR policies
7. End of contract indemnity

Recruitment Services
Human Resources Department
P.O.Box 2713
Qatar University
Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 485 2044
Recruiting@qu.edu.qa