Assistant Professor of Writing

Organization Name: Department of English Literature and Linguistics 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. College Profile: The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature and Linguistics, Arabic Language, Mass Communication, History, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning and Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs, which are M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, M.A. in Gulf Studies, M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature, M.Sc. in Materials Science and Technology, and M.Sc. in Applied Statistics. In addition to a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. Also, there are two established research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development and the Gulf Studies Center. It is worth mentioning that as members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure internal and external funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit reaching $600.000 per project (5 million exceptional projects) along with student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants. Duties & Responsibilities The Department of English Literature and Linguistics invites applications for a position of Assistant Professor in Writing. The candidate must have a PhD in a relevant subject area at the time of application, as well as post-graduate teaching experience. Additional qualifications in L2 Writing, Applied Linguistics, or TESOL are welcome. The candidate will be expected to teach introductory and advanced composition courses, as well as a broad range of undergraduate writing courses. Candidates with strong research publications can be considered for the regular track. • Teach courses in the area of expertise • Contribute to various committees at the departmental and college level • Other service responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department List of courses expected: • Essay writing 1 • Essay writing 2 • Professional writing Qualifications • Ph. D. in a relevant subject area • Teaching experience at a university level • Familiarity with educational technologies used in higher education • Awareness of working with people from diverse backgrounds • Excellent written and oral communication skills