The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Hiring for Open Rank Faculty in Anthropology at Qatar (QA) Full Time

Brief Description of DI:
 

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) was founded in Qatar in 2015 as a Doha-based independent institution of higher education. The Institute offers MA and PhD programs in two schools: the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy. The Institute adopts a student-centred approach to learning, promotes interdisciplinary research, and uses Arabic as the primary language of instruction, with fluency in English a requirement. DI aims to graduate researchers and practitioners who can advance knowledge and better the human condition, while upholding the highest scientific, professional and ethical standards. It provides advanced leadership-focused training that emphasizes the competencies necessary to satisfy the region’s needs in sustainable development and intellectual advancement. The Institute upholds the guiding principles of academic freedom and emphasizes the values of integrity and professionalism.

Brief Description of Program:

The Sociology and Anthropology Program aims to provide graduate level students with theoretical, research, and methodological training in the fields of sociology and anthropology covering multiple critical schools of thought and their developments in these fields. The Program focuses on the relationships between local Arab and global contexts, providing students with the opportunity to engage with each level separately and comparatively. This training allows students to produce knowledge about contemporary Arab social issues and the world within a global context.

 
Job Description:

The Sociology and Anthropology Program invites applications for a faculty position (open rank) in Anthropology. The successful candidate must have completed a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology or is scheduled to complete it before September 01, 2023. S/he is expected to significantly contribute to teaching of core courses in Anthropology and supervise graduate students’ theses. A proven teaching and research experience commensurate with rank in the Anthropology of the Arab world, particularly North Africa or the Arab Gulf, is an asset.

The DI recognizes the importance of English for both research and teaching. However, the ability to teach in the Arabic language is a prerequisite. The candidate shall conduct individual and group research in addition to the engagement in building and advancing the Sociology and Anthropology Program. The candidate is required to collaborate with other colleagues from different fields  and to engage in DI’s academic activities and events.

The Doha Institute encourages all qualified applicants to apply for this position, especially female applicants.

The position commences in September 2023. The search will continue until a successful candidate is selected.

 
Main Responsibilities:

 
The main duties of the selected candidate will be:

1. Conducting and publishing high quality research.
2. Supervising students and providing quality academic advising.
3. Teaching Program and School courses.
4. Undertaking administrative and service duties in the Program and School, and at DI.
5. Undertaking educational and academic leadership roles.
6. Contributing to developing the Program.

 
Qualifications/Requirements:

 
Education and Degrees Attained:

Ph.D. degree in Anthropology

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Ability to teach at postgraduate level
2. Ability to in supervising a master’s thesis and supervising students at the graduate level
3. Experience in carrying out administrational duties within an academic context
4. Ability to teach in Arabic

 
Required Skills:
Required Skills – Research:

1. Ability to teach contemporary anthropological issues using cutting edge theories and methodologies
2. In-depth knowledge of the latest methodological and theoretical developments in the Arab and International anthropological academic fields
3. Extensive experience in conducting field (empirical) research
4. Record or track in research of high academic standards
5. Conducting and publishing high quality research
6. Ability to establish an international reputation in specialist areas of research
7. Ability to attract external funding
8. An emerging/growing portfolio of research publications commensurate with career stage
9. Experience in or evidence of potential for knowledge transfer, outreach and research impact activities

Required Skills – Teaching:

1. Ability to teach at the postgraduate level in Arabic
2. Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
3. Experience in online (virtual) teaching and learning environments
4. Proven experience in supervising MA or/and PhD students
5. Experience in teaching contemporary topics in anthropology at the graduate level.
6. Experience in teaching the anthropology of the Arab Gulf or North African societies is an asset.
7. Administrative experience related to teaching

Required Skills – Administration/ Service:

1. Willingness to serve on committees at the Program, School and Institution levels.
2. Commitment to work as part of a team and contribute to the smooth running of the program
3. Able to plan and organise own activity so as to meet objectives and deadlines.
4. Flexible and able to respond to the demands of the job
5. Team spirit and willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and projects

Required Skills – Other:

1. Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
2. Evidence of innovation or creativity in teaching

Required Documents:

Required Documents:

1. A cover letter with a Statement of Interest
2. A complete and updated CV
3. Teaching Statement including students course evaluations, if applicable
4. Research Statement
5. A copy of the PhD degree

Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be considered

Selected candidates will be asked to submit a list of three referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number). The referees will be contacted directly by DI; three publications the candidate would like DI to examine.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For further information on the DI please visit www.dohainstitute.edu.qa, and for further inquiries about the position, please contact Head of Program, Dr. Nabil Khattab [email protected]

All documents should be submitted to the vacancy listed on DI’s career page:

https://www.dohainstitute.edu.qa/EN/Careers/Pages/JobVacancies.aspx

Notes:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted