[ecrea] Job Announcement: Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor in Print/Online Journalism

*Position Title: *Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor in 
Print/Online Journalism

https://careers.qu.edu.qa/OA_HTML/casjobs.html

*Department: *Mass Communication**

*College: *College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University.

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*Qatar University Profile*

Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in 
Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that 
prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The 
university community consists of diverse and committed faculty members 
that teach and conduct research which addresses relevant local and 
regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes to the needs 
and aspirations of society.

Qatar University is an intellectual and scholarly community 
characterized by open discussion, free exchange of ideas, respectful 
debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members of the 
University - faculty, staff, and students - are expected to advance the 
scholarly and social values embodied by the university.

*College Profile*

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses twelve 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, Material Science, Sports Science, and Human 
Nutrition. The College also houses five Master Programs, which are in 
Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Gulf Studies, Material 
Science and Arabic Language. In Fall 2013, CAS launched a PhD in 
Biological and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, the College offers 
a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers.Also, there are three newly 
established research centers, namely the Center for Social Science and 
Humanities, the Center for Sustainable Development, and the Gulf Studies 
Center.

It is worth mentioning that as members of QU, CAS faculty members have 
excellent opportunities to secure internal and external funding for 
their research ideas.  Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is a major 
source of research funding, with individual project funding limit 
exceeding 1 million dollars/project (5 million for exceptional projects) 
along with student research funding programs. As the national and 
largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of 
most QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win 
multiple grants.

*The Opportunity*

The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University, one of very 
few departments in the world internationally accredited by ACEJMC 
outside of the USA, offers a Bachelor of Arts program with three areas 
of specialization: Print/Online Journalism, Strategic Communication, and 
Broadcast Journalism.

The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University invites 
applications for Lecturer / Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in 
Print/Online Journalism.

The department of Mass Communication is seeking dynamic individuals who 
can provide expertise and leadership in the areas of sports journalism, 
media writing, newspaper design and editing, investigative journalism, 
online journalism, communication and media research methods, 
photojournalism, web design and publishing, and visual communication. We 
seek candidates with innovative ideas who will be able to teach and help 
foster a potentially thriving broadcast journalism program. Candidates 
must be qualified and experienced in teaching at undergraduate and 
graduate levels.

The successful candidate is expected to teach in Arabic. English 
proficiency is highly desirable. The position also requires the 
successful applicant to be engaged in student advising and course 
development, serve on department, college, and university-wide 
committees, conduct scholarly activities including research and/or 
creative endeavors, and be involved in department, faculty and student 
activities.

*The Requirements*

A Ph.D. is required with the relevant professional experience if any. 
Candidates for this position should have a record of previous 
high-quality teaching experience as well as professional experience 
and/or scholarly/creative activities in the area of emphasis. Candidates 
are expected to be effective teacher-scholars, to teach in both the 
undergraduate and graduate programs, and to be involved in outreach 
efforts to the community. Also, the required candidate should have good 
experience in program development, leading/coordination of undergraduate 
or postgraduate programs and accreditation processes.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate tangible 
experience in developing and managing academic programs in the GCC.

*Duties & Responsibilities *

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1.Teach courses in area of specialization

2.Help in the development of new academic programs (both undergraduate 
and postgraduate).

3.Help in the reaccreditation process of the Mass Communication program 
at QU.

4.Contribute in various committees at the Department, College, and 
University levels.

5.Contribute to the research profile of the College through research and 
creative endeavors.

6.Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.

**

*Qualifications*

1.Ph. D. in the relevant area of emphasis

2.Excellent written and oral communication skills (Arabic and English).

3.Experience in leading and developing academic programs (both 
undergraduate and postgraduate) namely in the GCC.

4.Strong peer reviewed publications record.

5.Teaching experience at university level.

6.Familiarity with educational technology.

7.Willingness to work with teams.

8.Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

*Required Documents *

1.Current Curriculum Vitae.

2.Statement of teaching and management Philosophy.

3.Research Plan.

4.Contact details of three referees’ contact information (physical and 
email addresses as well their telephones contact).

5.Academic transcript of the Highest Qualification.

6.Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application.

**

*Benefits*

1.A three-year renewable contract

2.Salary is commensurate with experience

3.Tax-free salary

4.Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies

5.Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in 
accordance with    QUHR policies

6.Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates 
only) in accordance with QU HR policies

7.Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies

8.Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies

9.End-of-contract indemnity

_Deadline for applications is 30^th of October 2017._


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