Job Overview
| Job Title | Assistant/Associate Professor in Linguistics/Language Acquisition | |
| Location | Doha,QA | |
| Department Name | Department of English Literature and Linguistics | |
| Expiration date | 17-Aug-2024 | |
| College/Department Profile |
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.
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 and Linguistics, Arabic Language, Mass Communication, History, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning and Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs, which are M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, M.A. in Gulf Studies, M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature, M.Sc. in Materials Science and Technology, and M.Sc. in Applied Statistics. In addition to a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. Also, there are two established research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development and the Gulf Studies Center.
It is worth mentioning that as members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure internal and external funding for their research ideas. Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit up to 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 QRDI awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Department of English Literature and Linguistics invites applications for a full-time faculty position in linguistics at the level of Assistant or Associate professor. We are seeking someone with a primary specialization in Language Acquisition. Candidates with research publications using experimental methods will have an advantage. Evidence of research on Arabic and other languages spoken in Qatar is also an asset.
Additional responsibilities include contributing to the university core curriculum; supervising graduation projects; contributing to various committees at the Department, College, and University levels; contributing to the research profile of the College through innovative and interdisciplinary research publications; being an active member in the department, college, and university communities; and other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.
The Department of English Literature and Linguistics is committed to familiarizing students with both the theoretical and applied aspects of linguistics and to building an inclusive intellectual community.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience and effectiveness in the following categories: teaching introductory courses in linguistics, use of technology in teaching and research; academic advising and program development; innovative scholarship and professional activities; and effective institutional and/or community service.
Qualifications
- PhD in Linguistics from a reputable and recognized institution.
- Publications in international refereed journals in the field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching at undergraduate and or postgraduate levels, following the PhD Degree.
Required Documents
Academic:
- Cover letter.
- Current Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information:
- Years of experience after PhD
- Major
- Specialization/Concentration
- H index
- Citations
- Google scholar link
- ORCID number
- Number of publications published in Q1 journals during the last 5 years
- Number of publications published in Q2 journals during the last 5 years
- Number of publications published in Q3 journals during the last 5 years
- Number of publications published in Q4 journals during the last 5 years
- Number of publications published in Non-indexed Journals
- Number of Published Books
- Number of Published Book Chapter
- Number of Graduate Students supervised and the role
- Awards
- Grants:
- Role
- Amount
- Teaching, research, and service philosophy
- Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, a copy of the certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
- Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application.
Benefits
Academic:
- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Educational allowance for candidate’s children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
How To Apply ?
New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.
