[Commlist] Job Posting: Strategic Communication at Northwestern University in Qatar

Faculty Position in Strategic Communication at Northwestern University 
in Qatar

Northwestern University in Qatar invites applications for a full-time 
faculty position in strategic communication. The position is attached to 
the Executive and Graduate Education program. The appointment start date 
is August 1, 2020.  Northwestern University in Qatar is dedicated to 
building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We are especially 
interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse 
student populations.

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BWC480/faculty-position-in-strategic-communication

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Faculty Position in Strategic Communication
Northwestern University

Northwestern University in Qatar invites applications for a full-time 
faculty position in strategic communication. The position is attached to 
the Executive and Graduate Education program. The appointment start date 
is August 1, 2020.  Northwestern University in Qatar is dedicated to 
building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We are especially 
interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse 
student populations.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in strategic communication or a related 
field, and must provide evidence of an active research program. The 
appointee will be expected to teach graduate courses as well as some 
undergraduate courses in the Journalism and Strategic Communication 
program, and supervise undergraduate projects, master's theses, and 
capstone projects related to strategic communication. There are 
opportunities to develop new graduate and undergraduate courses in line 
with the candidate’s own research interests and teaching expertise.

NU-Q offers substantial support for teaching and research, including 
significant internal funding and ample support in applying for external 
research grants. The candidate will also have opportunities to engage 
with Qatar’s industry and third sector and to collaborate with Education 
City schools, which include Georgetown University in Qatar, 
Weill-Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in 
Qatar, and others.

The appointee’s service responsibilities will include supporting the 
director of the Executive and Graduate Education program in the 
development and administration of traditional and online courses in the 
School’s new master’s degree programs.

Compensation includes a highly competitive salary, generous overseas 
benefits and allowances, free housing, as well as significant research 
and faculty development support. Academic rank will be commensurate with 
qualifications and experience. The appointed candidate and immediate 
family members will benefit from significant assistance and support in 
moving to Doha and making a successful transition to life in Qatar.

NU-Q is Northwestern’s first international campus and is a journalism 
and communication school grounded in the liberal arts. It is housed in 
one of the most advanced and well-equipped media and communication 
facilities in the world. As part of the Education City project in Qatar, 
NU-Q is a thriving hub for independent research and teaching excellence. 
NU-Q has a highly diverse community with nearly 400 students from more 
than 50 countries. Over 70% of our students are women and a great 
proportion come from the Global South. NU-Q graduates are employed by 
top media and strategic communication institutions in Europe, the Middle 
East and elsewhere. Students benefit from generous travel and research 
grants.

Our campus is located in Doha, Qatar, a culturally diverse cosmopolitan 
urban center, home to over two million persons representing 94 different 
nationalities. Doha hosts a diversity of racial, ethnic, and expatriate 
communities.

Applications received by November 20, 2019 will receive the highest 
priority. The search will continue and applications will be accepted 
until the position is filled.

To apply, please upload the following materials via the apply button above.

    a letter of application, with a section addressing the applicant’s 
research program and goals
    CV
    teaching philosophy statement (no more than two pages), with a 
section that addresses diversity and inclusion in the teaching environment
    contact details of three (3) referees
    Two (2) published samples (no more than 25 pages).

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit additional evidence of 
excellence in teaching, research and service.

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