[ecrea] Faculty Positions at Northwestern University in Qatar

Northwestern University in Qatar invited applications for faculty 
positions in:

-Strategic Communication

-Global Media Studies & Technology

-Documentary Media Production

-Global Cinema History and Theory

-Science & Technology Studies

-Sociology

NU-Q’s programs in journalism, communication and liberal arts aim to 
prepare students for careers in media industries and other fields and 
are committed to the advancement of the understanding and practice of 
freedom of expression. The university aspires to build a legacy of 
education and discovery in a dynamic area of the world in which 
excellence in cultural development, science, technology, health care and 
the information economy are fundamental goals of the host nation, Qatar. 
Many faculty find this to be a geographic area rich in research 
opportunities and NU-Q has partnerships with Al Jazeera and the Doha 
Film Institute.

We seek individuals engaged in visionary lines of teaching, research and 
creative activity who will appreciate a culturally diverse community of 
students, faculty and staff comprised of women and men drawn from Qatar, 
the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America and elsewhere. The 
successful candidate will join colleagues whose teaching experience 
includes Northwestern, Stanford, Cambridge, Columbia, Minnesota and 
other highly ranked schools.  Located in Education City in Doha, Qatar, 
NU-Q collaborates with sister institutions that include Carnegie Mellon, 
Cornell, Georgetown, Texas A&M, and Virginia Commonwealth.

NU-Q faculty-in-residence receive a highly competitive salary and 
benefits including overseas allowances and travel as well as funds for 
research and faculty development. Candidates should be available to 
begin August 1, 2015. Rank for these non-tenured positions is based upon 
qualifications and experience. All NU-Q faculty are employees of 
Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Applications received by December 15, 2014 will receive the highest 
priority. The search will continue and applications will be accepted 
until the position is filled.

To apply, please send a letter of application, a CV, a sample of 
research, writing or creative work, a statement of teaching philosophy, 
evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names of three references to:

(faculty-recruitment /at/ qatar.northwestern.edu)

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action 
Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals 
with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring 
is contingent upon eligibility to work in Qatar.

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