Assistant/Associate Professor, Healthcare Management

University of Doha for Science and Technology; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Tax-free salary

Accommodation provided

Relocation/immigration support

Flights for family

Education allowance

Health insurance

Professional development

Recreational facilities access

Research support

Job summary

University of Doha for Science and Technology invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Healthcare Management. The role covers teaching across the undergraduate Healthcare Management program and the Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) at UDST.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver courses such as Health Economics, Healthcare Financing, and Health Informatics, while collaborating with industry and pursuing scholarly work to advance UDST’s applied

Qualifications

• PhD and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management or related fields from an internationally recognized university.
• Experience in teaching at post-secondary or industry training levels.
• Strong research record with publications in top-tier journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate courses in Healthcare Management for undergraduate and EMHA programs.
• Supervise student research and coordinate curriculum with accreditation needs.
• Engage with industry and sponsor-employers to build partnerships.
• Contribute to UDST’s pedagogy of applied and experiential learning.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Leadership

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD & Master’s in Health-related field

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST has over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The university houses 5 colleges: The College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well‑equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 777 staff and over 9,500 students, UDST is the destination for top‑notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically‑sound learning experiences with incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge‑based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

Benefits

Our eligible employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, in accordance with applicable UDST policies.

These benefits include:

• Generous academic annual leave
• Tax free salary
• Fully furnished upmarket accommodation (inclusive of utilities: water & electricity)
• Annual flights for spouse and 3 children (up to 18 years old)
• Children’s education allowance
• Relocation/Shipping allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• International health insurance
• In‑house immigration services (to help you through the residency process)
• Full access to our recreational facilities
• Research and professional development support.

The College of Business invites applications for the position of Assistant / Associate Professor in Healthcare Management, teaching across the Department's undergraduate Healthcare Management program and the Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA).

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of the Healthcare Management Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses within Healthcare Management — including Health Economics, Health Insurance and Financing, Health Systems, and Health Informatics and Data Analytics — spanning both the undergraduate program and the Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA). S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the College and beyond.

Qualifications

Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria is provided below.

Education

PhD and a Master's degree in Healthcare Management, Health Administration, Health Economics, Health Insurance and Financing, Health Systems, Health Informatics and Data Analytics, Public Health, Health Policy, or a related discipline from an internationally recognized university, with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

For Assistant Professor

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a post‑secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience in healthcare management, health administration, health economics, health insurance and financing, health systems, health informatics and data analytics, or a related field.
• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high‑quality publications in top tier journals.
• Excellent record of supervising high calibre research students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification in Healthcare Management or Health Administration (e.g., FACHE, CPHQ).
• Diploma in Education (e.g. Post‑secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred.
• 6+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
• Teaching experience in post‑secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.
• Experience in leadership and innovation in digital health or health information technology projects.

For Associate Professor

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years teaching experience in a post‑secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience in healthcare management, health administration, health economics, health insurance and financing, health systems, health informatics and data analytics, or a related field.
• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high‑quality publications in top tier journals.
• Excellent record of supervising high calibre research students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification in Healthcare Management or Health Administration (e.g., FACHE, CPHQ).
• Diploma in Education (e.g. Post‑secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred.
• 10+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
• Teaching experience in post‑secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.
• Experience in leadership and innovation in digital health or health information technology projects.

Other Required Skills

• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context, and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
• Digital literacy and demonstrate fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology‑enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self‑renewal of the teaching profession through self‑driven continuous professional development and life‑long learning.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor‑employers, and members of the community.
• Ability to initiate applied research projects in healthcare management, quality and patient safety, or health systems.