Qatar University Profile:

Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with  a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility.  This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

Department Profile:

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Qatar University is the first and only academic department in Qatar offering programs of Civil Engineering at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Civil Engineering undergraduate program is ABET accredited and its lab testing is ISO-certified in the field of Construction Materials. The Department benefits from high-quality faculty members with good percentage of holders of professional engineering license. The Department is supported by labs with good range of equipment. The Department is very active in research and professional activities. It is also active in outreach activities, serving the community, and supporting the industry sector in Qatar.

Position Summary

The Department ofCivil and Environmental Engineering has an opening in the area of TransportationEngineering. Applications are welcomedfrom applicants with a specialization within Transportation Engineering,especially from those with specialization in: Intelligent TransportationSystems (ITS), Traffic Operations, Traffic Safety Analysis, Traffic Simulation,and Transportation Planning. The appointed applicant will teach in theDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering and will have jointassociation with Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center at QatarUniversity to support the Center research and service to the industry. Theapplicant should have a track record in collaborating or working with theindustry through practical projects such as Traffic Impact studies, Trafficsimulation modelling, and Traffic Safety studies.

The applicant shouldhave a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate andpostgraduate levels. The appointed candidate will complement the existingfaculty in the department and will develop and sustain funded research programsand publish in leading journals.

• Required to be at least recognized authority in the subject area with achievements in research and scholarship, and an in-depth understanding of own specialism(s) to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.
• Evidence of relevant research potential, including potential to publish in appropriate leading journals.
• Evidence of ability in teaching example able to use a range of delivery techniques to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn.
• Ability to initiate development in the curriculum and to take responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of teaching programs, developing the curriculum and appropriate assessment techniques.
• Understanding of equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of teaching.
• Engaged in continuous professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to colleagues and different kinds of students.
• Ability to perform to required deadlines and to initiate, plan, organize and deliver programs of work.

Academic:

1. Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
2. Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
3. Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
4. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
5. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
3. Tax-free salary.
4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
5. Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
6. Educational allowance for candidate#s children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
9. End-of-contract indemnity.

New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.