Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Counselling / Mental Health /

Lusail University; Qatar; On-site; QAR 218,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Qatar is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor for its Counselling and Mental Health program. The candidate will teach various courses in both Arabic and English, engage in diverse pedagogies, and support professional development. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required, with the position starting for the August 2023 semester. The role provides a unique opportunity to develop innovative curriculum and impact students' learning experiences.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive faculty environment

Diverse working conditions

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field required by January 2025.
• AD candidates may be considered at lecturer rank.
• Must have a terminal degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level courses in the Counselling and Mental Health program.
• Deliver courses in formal Arabic.
• Support diverse and inclusive pedagogies.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Teaching in formal Arabic

Knowledge of accreditation standards

Proficiency in learning management technologies

Education

Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling or related field

Job description

Overview

The College of Education and Arts of Lusail University in Doha, Qatar, is seeking to expand its program widely and internationally. We invite applications for an Assistant / Associate / Full Professor position in the Counselling and Mental Health program. The search for this position is underway immediately.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper‑level courses in the Counselling and Mental Health program. The assistant professor teaching load is four courses per semester. Courses will be delivered in formal Arabic; candidates must be fluent in both English and Arabic.

Teaching Opportunities

• Psychosomatic Disorders
• Psychological and Educational Counseling
• Preventive Counseling
• Cognitive‑behavioral Therapy
• Mental Health and Contemporary Practices
• Family Psychological Counseling
• Assessment and Diagnosis in Counseling
• Child Psychology
• Educational Psychology

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, or a closely affiliated field by January 2025. ABD candidates may be considered as lecturer rank. The terminal degree must come from a university in the UK, Canada, US, Australia, or EU.

Seniority Requirement3>

Position is for an Assistant Professor. ABDs will be hired as lecturer rank with higher teaching loads. The semester begins August 2023.

Faculty & Working Environment

Successful candidates will join a college with diverse backgrounds. Faculty are passionate about supporting the university’s general requirements and are knowledgeable of accreditation standards, especially those related to counselling and mental health learning outcomes. The college supports diverse and inclusive pedagogies, provides regular feedback and mentoring, and fosters pedagogical and professional development. New faculty should be proficient in learning management technologies and online teaching strategies.

Application and Interview

Interviews will commence immediately based on the first received CVs. The search committee will email candidates to schedule MS Teams interviews.