Assistant/ Associate Professor, Strategy and Marketing

University of Doha for Science & Technology; Doha; On-site; QAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous academic leave

Tax-free salary

Accommodation (fully furnished)

Job summary

University of Doha for Science and Technology invites applications for Assistant / Associate Professor in Strategy and Marketing. The role centers on developing, delivering and evaluating courses, with collaboration across industry and academia.

The successful candidate will contribute to accreditation efforts, engage in applied research and lead initiatives in digital marketing education. UDST is committed to experiential learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Strategy or Marketing or related discipline from an internationally recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate courses within Strategy and Strategic Marketing.
• Coordinate, manage and control projects within the program area.
• Contribute to accreditation processes and instructional development.

Skills

Strategy

Marketing

Teaching

Curriculum design

Education

PhD in Strategy or Marketing

Tools

Digital marketing

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. UDST 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

• 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 Assistant / Associate Professor in Strategy and Marketing.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses within Strategy and Strategic Marketing. 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 in Strategy or Marketing or 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 digital marketing or related field.
• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high-quality publications in top tier journals.
• Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

Preferred Qualifications (Assistant Professor)

• 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 technology-based 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 digital marketing or related field.
• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high-quality publications in top tier journals.
• Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

Preferred Qualifications (Associate Professor)

• Professional Certification.
• 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 technology-based 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.