Chemistry & Earth Sciences Department
Location: Doha, Qatar
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.
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 ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics and Arabic Languages, History, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Human Nutrition. The College also houses four Master Programs which are in Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Gulf Studies, and Arabic Language. In Fall 2013, CAS will launch a new master program in Material Sciences and a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for non-native speakers.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics and Arabic Languages, History, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Human Nutrition. The College also houses four Master Programs which are in Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Gulf Studies, and Arabic Language. In Fall 2013, CAS will launch a new master program in Material Sciences and a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for non-native speakers.
It is worth mentioning that as members of QU, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit exceeding 1 million/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.
The Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences of Qatar University invites applications for a visiting lecturer position with specialty in the area of biochemistry. The successful applicant will have completed a Ph. D. in chemistry/ biochemistry field from a recognized university. Teaching responsibilities will involve teaching laboratory courses in biochemistry, and may include contributing to teaching general chemistry laboratory and introductory organic chemistry laboratory courses.
All courses in the department are taught in English. The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator, and must have experience in the development of modern teaching methods involving electronic media and methodologies.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach courses in biochemistry and general chemistry as assigned by the Department Head.
- Contribute to departmental committees and administration
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department
Qualifications
- Ph. D. in chemistry with specialty in biochemistry.
- Teaching experience in chemistry and biochemistry at the undergraduate level, including the use of electronic media and methodologies.
- Willingness to participate in team teaching of the general chemistry and introductory organic chemistry laboratory courses.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Competencies
All QU faculty members must demonstrate effectiveness in the following categories: research; teaching; academic advising and program development; scholarly, professional and/or creative activities; and institutional development and/or community service.
All QU faculty members must demonstrate effectiveness in the following categories: research; teaching; academic advising and program development; scholarly, professional and/or creative activities; and institutional development and/or community service.
Required Documents
Academic
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Online application
- Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
- Three referees' contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
- Academic transcript
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Academic
- A one-year visiting lecturer contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member in accordance with QUHR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at the Apply button below by December 31, 2013.
No mail application will be accepted. The URL allows candidate to register and upload application material.
Applications must be submitted online at the Apply button below by December 31, 2013.
No mail application will be accepted. The URL allows candidate to register and upload application material.
