Deadline: 31 January 2011
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 English Literature and Linguistics at Qatar University, Doha, invites applications for a Lecturer in English Writing with a specialization in rhetoric and composition, to begin fall 2011. The Department of English Literature and Linguistics is committed to building an inclusive intellectual community of writers and scholars that empowers students through the knowledge and practice of writing.
Successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in writing (including prose styles and expository writing, argumentation, writing across the curriculum, and professional writing) and evidence of effective teaching. The Department of English Literature and Linguistics is committed to familiarizing students with a wide range of voices, perspectives, and cultures, and to building an inclusive intellectual community.
Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2011
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Term: Three Years Renewable
Duties and responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching writing courses with a special focus on research and critical writing for first and second year students, participating in the development of the writing curriculum; contributing to the university core curriculum; advising students through specific meetings and office hours (4 hours per week); and being an active member in the department, college, and university communities.
Competencies: All QU faculty members must demonstrate effectiveness in the following categories: teaching; academic advising and program development; scholarly, professional and/or creative activities; and institutional and/or community service.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Rhetoric/Composition, Writing, English Studies, or related area; four to five years of teaching experience at the university level in composition and essay writing; a clear commitment to undergraduate education; interest in curriculum design and development; IT proficiency for personal and classroom use; and excellent interpersonal skills, including the willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Required Documents: Applications must be submitted online at the following http://recruit.qu.edu.qa by January 31, 2011 until position filled.
No paper mail application can be accepted. The URL allows candidate to register and upload application material. Please upload the following documents: Letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; academic transcript; writing sample (article or thesis chapter); statement of teaching philosophy; and copies of student evaluations.
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.
More information here.
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 English Literature and Linguistics at Qatar University, Doha, invites applications for a Lecturer in English Writing with a specialization in rhetoric and composition, to begin fall 2011. The Department of English Literature and Linguistics is committed to building an inclusive intellectual community of writers and scholars that empowers students through the knowledge and practice of writing.
Successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in writing (including prose styles and expository writing, argumentation, writing across the curriculum, and professional writing) and evidence of effective teaching. The Department of English Literature and Linguistics is committed to familiarizing students with a wide range of voices, perspectives, and cultures, and to building an inclusive intellectual community.
Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2011
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Term: Three Years Renewable
Duties and responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching writing courses with a special focus on research and critical writing for first and second year students, participating in the development of the writing curriculum; contributing to the university core curriculum; advising students through specific meetings and office hours (4 hours per week); and being an active member in the department, college, and university communities.
Competencies: All QU faculty members must demonstrate effectiveness in the following categories: teaching; academic advising and program development; scholarly, professional and/or creative activities; and institutional and/or community service.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Rhetoric/Composition, Writing, English Studies, or related area; four to five years of teaching experience at the university level in composition and essay writing; a clear commitment to undergraduate education; interest in curriculum design and development; IT proficiency for personal and classroom use; and excellent interpersonal skills, including the willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Required Documents: Applications must be submitted online at the following http://recruit.qu.edu.qa by January 31, 2011 until position filled.
No paper mail application can be accepted. The URL allows candidate to register and upload application material. Please upload the following documents: Letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; academic transcript; writing sample (article or thesis chapter); statement of teaching philosophy; and copies of student evaluations.
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.
More information here.
