Location: Doha,QA

Department Name: Mass Communication Department

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 Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature and Linguistics, Arabic Language, Mass Communication, History, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning and Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs, which are M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, M.A. in Gulf Studies, M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature, M.Sc. in Materials Science and Technology, and M.Sc. in Applied Statistics. In addition to a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. Also, there are two established research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development and the Gulf Studies Center.

It is worth mentioning that as members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure internal and external funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit reaching up to $600,000 per project (5 million 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 able to win multiple grants.

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University, one of the very few departments in the world internationally accredited by ACEJMC outside of the USA, offers a Bachelor of Arts program with three areas of specialization: Print/Online Journalism, Strategic Communication, and Broadcast Journalism.

The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Professor in mass communication.

The successful candidate is expected to have a good record of teaching in both Arabic and English. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to have experience in curriculum development, supervision of graduation projects and a competitive record in research activities and scholarly publications.

The Requirements:

The department seeks a candidate whose teaching style supports a diverse student body. The successful candidate is expected to hold a doctorate in Mass Communication or related communication fields and to have university-level teaching experience in the field of mass communication.

The successful candidate is expected to teach general mass communication courses such as Media and Society, Media Law and Ethics, Mass Communication Research Methods, Global Communication and Communication Theories, etc.

In addition to teaching, the candidate is expected to contribute to committees and conduct research/produce professionally creative quality work. Furthermore, professional experience in any of the fields of mass communication is a plus.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to participate in the department’s interdisciplinary teaching, research, and creative activities in addition to their specific areas of specialization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in area of specialization.
• Contribute to various committees at the Department, College, and University levels.
• Contribute to the research profile of the College through research and creative endeavours.
• Serve as a student advisor.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph. D. in the relevant area of emphasis
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record
• At least seven years of teaching experience at the tertiary level
• Familiarity with educational technology.
• Familiarity with research-related software and programs.
• Willingness to work with teams.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (Arabic and English).
  
  

Academic:

Required Documents

• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter.
• Scholarly literature link on Google Scholar
• ORCID number
• Number of papers published in first-level journals, Q1, during the past five years.
• Number of papers published in second-level journals, Q2, during the past five years.
• Number of papers published in third-level journals, Q3, during the past five years.
• Number of papers published in non-indexed journals.
• Number of published books.
• Number of published book chapters.
• Number of graduate students supervised by the applicant and the supervisory role (main supervisor/co-supervisor/committee member).
• Awards.
• Grants/role/amount.
• Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
• Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well as their telephone contact).
• Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no coursework was completed, a copy of the certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
• Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
  
  

Benefits

Academic:

• A three-year renewable contract.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Tax-free salary.
• Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
• Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
• End-of-contract indemnity.
  
  

How To Apply

• Returning Applicant: Please log in to the QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.
• New Applicant: You need to set up an account with the 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

End Date of Advertisment: 29-Dec-2023

Head Of Department:

Dr. Wael Abdelal

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