Deadline: 31 July 2011
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.
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 Mass Communication at Qatar University invites applications for Assistant/Associate/ Professor in Print / online Journalism. The Department of Mass Communication expects the successful applicant to build curriculum and direction/vision for print and online journalism in the 21st century for media organizations in the Arab world. The successful applicant will not only teach, but guide students toward successful internships and jobs in print and online media industry.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for Broadcast Journalism position:
An earned Doctorate in Communications or Doctorate in Journalism. College-level experience teaching all aspects of newspaper writing and editing , newspaper production and experience with management of news websites . Professional experience in print journalism is required, knowledge of advanced web publishing 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 print and online , news editing, investigative journalism, online journalism, websites news writing and website publishing. 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.
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 print and online journalism.
2. Professional experience in print journalism is required, knowledge of advanced web publishing a plus.
3. Bilingual in Arabic and English
Qualifications:
1. An earned Doctorate in Communications in Journalism.
2. Professional experience in the field print and digital journalism
3. College-level experience in teaching news writing and editing courses for print and online journalism
Required Documents:
1. CV
2. University Online Application Form
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
Contact Information:
For submissions: apply here
Website: http://www.qu.edu.qa
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.
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 Mass Communication at Qatar University invites applications for Assistant/Associate/ Professor in Print / online Journalism. The Department of Mass Communication expects the successful applicant to build curriculum and direction/vision for print and online journalism in the 21st century for media organizations in the Arab world. The successful applicant will not only teach, but guide students toward successful internships and jobs in print and online media industry.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for Broadcast Journalism position:
An earned Doctorate in Communications or Doctorate in Journalism. College-level experience teaching all aspects of newspaper writing and editing , newspaper production and experience with management of news websites . Professional experience in print journalism is required, knowledge of advanced web publishing 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 print and online , news editing, investigative journalism, online journalism, websites news writing and website publishing. 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.
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 print and online journalism.
2. Professional experience in print journalism is required, knowledge of advanced web publishing a plus.
3. Bilingual in Arabic and English
Qualifications:
1. An earned Doctorate in Communications in Journalism.
2. Professional experience in the field print and digital journalism
3. College-level experience in teaching news writing and editing courses for print and online journalism
Required Documents:
1. CV
2. University Online Application Form
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
Contact Information:
For submissions: apply here
Website: http://www.qu.edu.qa
