Vacancy: Professor in Broadcast Journalism for Qatar University

02 December 2010
Vacancy: Professor in Broadcast Journalism for Qatar University
Deadline: 31 December 2010

Job Ref.: 0100-10-019

Position:
Assistant/Associate/Professor in Broadcast Journalism

Department:
Department of Mass Communication and Information Science

College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences

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

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for Broadcast Journalism position:

An earned Doctorate in Communications or Doctorate/ M.F.A in Broadcast Journalism. College-level experience teaching all aspects of studio and field news production, and experience with cut-pro editing systems. Professional experience in Broadcast News required, knowledge of radio production a plus. The department of Mass Communication seeks a candidate whose teaching style supports a diverse student body. The successful candidate is expected to teach Writing for Radio and Television, Script Writing, Broadcast News Writing, Broadcast production, convergence journalism, and visual communication. In addition to teaching the candidate is expected to conduct research/produce professional creative quality work. Candidate will also spearhead initiatives to integrate new and emerging production techniques in undergraduate curricula.

Responsibilities will include a teaching load of three-four courses per semester

The Candidate should have a commitment to excellent teaching and college service, including participation in student advising and recruitment. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

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

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Teaching
2. Students advising
3. Supervising students internships
4. Engage in quality research/creative work

Competencies:

1. College-level experience teaching all aspects of studio and field news production, and experience with cut-pro editing systems.
2. Professional experience in Broadcast News required, knowledge of radio production a plus.
3. Bilingual in Arabic and English
Qualifications: 1. An earned Doctorate in Communications or Doctorate/ M.F.A in Broadcast Journalism.
2. Professional experience in the field of Broadcast and digital journalism
3. College-level experience teaching news writing courses for Television and Radio

Required Documents:

1. CV
2. Application Form
Benefits: 1. Competitive tax-free salary
2. Housing in accordance with Qatar University HR policies
3. Annual round trip airfare for candidate and dependent family members
4. Public health care and health insurance 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.

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