Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Social

**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 MSW Program was launched in Fall 2017. It aims to develop a new generation of professional Social Work practitioners and researchers to respond to the needs and well-being of the local and regional populations, promote community development programs, and improve the quality of life of residents of Qatar and the broader region with specific attention to those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or marginalized. It also prepares graduates for community leadership or clinical social work and to contribute to the knowledge base for the profession.

**Job Summary**:
**Main Responsibilities**:

- Deliver graduate level courses.
- Supervise master's and doctorate students in the program while actively engaging in the academic life of DI.
- Publish research in specialized and related fields in leading refereed / peer reviewed journals and/or reputable academic publishing houses.
- Undertake administrative responsibilities and contribute to the needs of the program, school, institute, and community.
- Participate in various committees at the program, school, and institute levels.

**Qualification, Experiences and Skills**:
**Applicants must**:

- Hold a doctorate degree in the field of Social Work or related fields,with specialization in community development, leadership or organizations or related fields.
- Demonstrate a track record of scientific research and publications in their field of specialization and related areas in international peer-reviewed journals that align with their academic rank.
- Possess competence and experience in graduate-level teaching.
- Exhibit proficiency in the Arabic language.
- Be capable of attracting external support and funding for research.
- Be willing to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research with other members of the program and/or institute.
- Have the potential to build a global reputation in specialized research fields.

**Required Documents**:

- A comprehensive CV.
- A copy of the PhD degree.
- Teaching statement expounding the philosophy of education and supervision.
- Sample of Publication or research in progress.
- Research statement and/or current research plan.
- Names and contact details of three referees for letters of reference and recommendations.
- Additional material may be requested at a later stage.

**Additional Notes**:

- DI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
- Applications will be reviewed and considered promptly upon receipt until the available positions are filled.
- For any further inquiries regarding the job vacancy, please contact.

**Application Deadline**:
Closing date is EBD on the 15th of January 2025