Assistant/Associate/Professor of Mass Communication

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 & 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 PhD 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 a 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 Mass Communication at Qatar University invites applications for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor / Professor in Mass Communication. The Department of Mass Communication expects the successful candidate to have a good track record in teaching both in Arabic and English. Also, the successful candidate will be expected to have experience in curriculum development, supervision of graduation projects, internship in media organizations and a competitive record in research activities and scholarly publications.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for mass communication position:
A doctorate in Mass Communications or related communication fields. College-level experience in teaching mass communication courses. Professional experience in any of the fields of mass communication is a plus.

The department seeks a candidate whose teaching style supports a diverse student body. The successful candidate is expected to teach general mass communication courses including Media and Society, History of the Mass Media, Media, Law and Ethics, Mass Communication Research Methods, Communication Skills, Global Communication, Social Media, Communication Theories and other related topics on media impact on society. In addition to teaching, the candidate is expected to conduct research/produce professionally creative quality work.

Duties & Responsibilities

TeachingStudents advisingSupervising students internshipsSupervision of graduation projectsEngage in quality research/creative work

Qualifications

PhD in Mass CommunicationUniversity level experience in teaching mass communication course.Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.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.

Academic

Current Curriculum VitaeOnline 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.

Academic

A three-year renewable 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 and dependents in accordance with QUHR 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
Applications must be submitted online at the Apply button below by Jan 31, 2013.
No mail application will be accepted. The URL allows candidate to register and upload application material.

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