Professor of Digital Humanities & AI Education

Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamad Bin Khalifa University seeks an accomplished academic to teach graduate courses in AI and digital technologies, supervise MA theses, and serve as an advisor guiding students through course and thesis selection.

The role involves leading curriculum development, contributing to academic committees, and pursuing externally funded research. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Digital Humanities, Philosophy, Heritage Studies, Information Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Sustained, internationally recognized record of high-quality research and peer-reviewed publications.
• Substantial graduate teaching experience in critical AI, AI ethics, digital culture or digital heritage with research methods.
• Depth in critical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, computational or mixed-method approaches with strong research design.
• Ability to evaluate ethical questions raised by AI and digital technologies, such as responsibility, fairness, cultural rights or access, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Strong record of graduate supervision, curriculum development and academic leadership, with externally funded projects.
• Capacity to build partnerships with museums, archives, libraries, cultural institutions or public bodies.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency desirable.
• Experience teaching in culturally diverse and international environments and supporting students from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses or seminars in AI and digital technologies and research methods to advance student learning.
• Supervise MA theses and independent studies to guide student research and ensure project success.
• Serve as academic advisor to help with course and thesis selection.
• Participate in and chair university and college committees.
• Render service to professional or lay communities relevant to the academic field.
• Direct research programs for undergraduate and graduate students and advise on research matters.
• Publish research findings in scholarly journals or books.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic leadership within DHS to improve teaching materials.
• Engage in external partnerships to support student research and experiential learning.
• Pursue funding to enhance HBKU’s standing as a leading research university.
• Maintain an active publication agenda and disseminate findings through conferences and scholarly outlets.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic desirable

Education

PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Digital Humanities, Philosophy, Heritage Studies, Information Science, Computer Science, or related field

Graduate teaching experience in AI, AI ethics, digital culture/heritage

Job description

Hamad Bin Khalifa University seeks an accomplished academic to teach graduate courses in AI and digital technologies, supervise MA theses, and serve as an advisor guiding students through course and thesis selection.

The role involves leading curriculum development, contributing to academic committees, and pursuing externally funded research. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is desirable.