Assistant Professor

Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Qatar is seeking an Assistant Professor to contribute to teaching and research in Contemporary Islamic Thought. The role includes curriculum development, supervising students, and engaging in scholarly activities to enhance the university's research profile. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. and relevant teaching experience with a portfolio showcasing their scholarly contributions.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years full-time university teaching experience.
• Strong grounding in Contemporary Islamic Thought with research experience.
• Portfolio of scholarly endeavors (publications, funded research grants, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned courses and supervise independent study activities.
• Direct research programs for Undergraduate and Graduate students.
• Participate in curriculum development activities.

Skills

Academic Leadership

Curriculum Development

Research Methodologies

Fluency in Arabic and English

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree

Job description

HBKU s College of Islamic Studies seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor. The applicant will be responsible for conducting teaching, research, and service to contribute to HBKU becoming a world-class research university and collaborate with faculty members and students to create a vibrant university community that will positively impact and contribute to the development of Qatar and the region by advancing knowledge in their field and developing human capacity through their teaching.

Job Role Description

• Conduct assigned courses or seminars to contribute to student learning.
• Supervise independent study activities to guide students in achieving their academic and professional goals.
• Serve as academic advisor to students to guide them in the course.
• Serve on and chair University and College committees.
• Provide services to professionals and the lay community in areas relevant to academic specialties.
• Direct research programs for Undergraduate and Graduate students and advise on research matters.
• Conduct research in the field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books.
• Serve on faculty committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements and perform a variety of administrative duties.
• Participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods to further improve the College teaching material.
• Conduct research or undertake comparable scholarly activity to contribute to HBKU becoming a leading research university.
• Supervise research projects to ensure the success of research projects and students.
• Seek funding support for research to help make HBKU a world-class research university.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university as required for teaching in certain fields.

2-5 years of relevant full-time university teaching experience in research, higher education, or closely related areas in industry (additional experience may be required to show equivalency), with evidence of increasing professional maturity and productivity.

Evidence of proficiency in teaching, student supervision, and curriculum and program development.

Research and scholarly achievements judged competent and adequate for the rank of Assistant Professor in comparison with peers active in the same field at major research universities.

Evidence of participation in the scholarly and academic affairs of a university or other appropriate organization, or in an appropriate professional society or organization.

A portfolio of scholarly endeavors (funded research grants, publications, IP/patents, etc.) in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university.

Evidence for an increasing regional and international reputation in the scholarly discipline.

Ability to work with and exposure to diverse groups, cultures, and communities.

Support in developing networks and collaboration within HBKU, and with program partners and branch campuses in both teaching and research activities.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Specialization in Contemporary Islamic Thought, with a strong grounding in research methodologies and preferably the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and demonstrated experience in leading digital academic initiatives.
• Teach graduate-level courses on contemporary Islamic thought, research methods, and Muslim encounters with other communities, in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to Provide academic leadership on content development, script review, and ensuring scholarly accuracy for the prophet s Seerah (peace be upon him), in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to research primary sources related to the Seerah and the Prophetic character, linking these to broader Islamic intellectual and ethical traditions Contributing to the program s research profile, and professional practice.
• Experience in managing digital research or educational projects, especially in academic content development or on digital platforms.
• Arabic and English fluency.

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Teaching
• Education

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