Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Amiri Decision No. 13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic, applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST offers more than 80 bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as diplomas and certificates. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, as well as specialized training centers catering to individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 777 staff and over 9,500 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

The College of General Education invites applications for faculty positions in Mathematics at the rank of a Lecturer.

Benefits

Our eligible employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, in accordance to applicable UDST policies.

These Benefits Include

• Generous academic annual leave
• Tax free salary
• Fully furnished upmarket accommodation {inclusive of utilities: water & electricity}
• Annual flights for spouse and 3 children {up to 18 years old}
• Children’s education allowance
• Relocation/Shipping allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• International health insurance
• In-house immigration services (to help you through the residency process)
• Full access to our recreational facilities
• Research and professional development support.
  
  

Responsibilities

We are seeking outstanding individuals capable of teaching first- and second-year Mathematics courses in the General Education Curriculum to support all academic programs of UDST. Courses include - but are not limited to - Algebra and Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I&II, Statistics, Linear Algebra and Numerical Problem Solving, Numerical Methods, and Programming in MATLAB.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, from a recognized institution is required.
• Post-graduate certificate in education teaching methods, or equivalent, is desirable
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years full-time teaching experience in upper secondary, post-secondary, or higher education institutions.
• A combination of recent, relevant academic and/or professional experience may be considered assets.
  
  

Teaching & Learning

• Commitment to UDST’s mandate of excellence in applied and experiential teaching and learning pedagogies.
• Demonstrate fluent ability to design and deliver teaching materials across a range of courses using student-centered strategies with appropriate learning supports.
• Commitment to creating and evaluating authentic assessment tools that validly and reliably measure mastery of course learning outcomes while promoting lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own education.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in UDST’s learning management system, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital platforms committed to student learning and feedback.
• Manage the resources of the learning environment, including print, online, university, and community resources, student success strategies, and course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes.
  
  

Professional Development & University Service

• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous academic professional development and life-long learning.
• Participating in curriculum development projects to enhance cross-college and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives.
• Positive and sustained contributions to the universities’ activities and initiatives including assignments to committee work related to curriculum, assessment, student success, and community outreach.
• Demonstrated aptitude of academic and information literacy skills.
  
  

Personal Skills And Knowledge

• Commitment to creative thinking and analysis to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and flexibility in managing the teaching and learning environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; interpersonal skills that contribute to a healthy workplace environment.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.
  
  

How To Apply

Applicants must meet all essential qualifications in order to be shortlisted for the position; other qualifications may be a deciding factor in selection. Qualifications and experience will be assessed through your application, which may include but not be limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references, teaching dossiers. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how s/he meets each requirement. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected. We thank all applicants for applying for this position; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Interested to apply: 00001115 - Lecturer, Mathematics in Doha | Careers at University of Doha for Science and Technology

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.