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 Ph D 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
As part of the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy, the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, accredited by NASPAA, aims to prepare and qualify students to join the job market and assume administrative positions in both governmental and non-governmental organizations. The program emphasizes principles of equity, effectiveness, and diversity in its curriculum and in the recruitment process of students and faculty members. The Public Administration program also strives to graduate promising administrative professionals and experts who possess technical and managerial skills, in addition to promoting research and scholarly production in both Arabic and English, contributing to the enrichment of the public affairs field.


Job Summary
The School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy announces the opening of applications for a faculty position in the Public Administration program at various academic ranks. The program seeks to attract specialists in related fields of Public administration, with candidates required to have full proficiency in both Arabic and English


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 Administration / Public Administration from various specializations.
• 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 Ph D degree.
• A cover letter detailing the motivation for applying to the job vacancy.
• Teaching statement expounding the philosophy of education and supervision.
• Supporting documents validating teaching experience (e.g., course descriptions and student evaluations) if the candidate holds a teaching position.
• Sample of Publication or research in progress.
• Research statement and/or current research plan.

Additional Notes

• DI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
• DI encourages female faculty and scholars to apply for job vacancies.
• Applications will be reviewed and considered promptly upon receipt until the available positions are filled.
• Please submit all required documents of the vacancy listed on DI's Careers page. For more information and details about the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, please visit the website www.dohainstitute.edu.qa.
• For any further inquiries regarding the job vacancy, please contact.

Dr Rabia Naguib at rabia.naguib@dohainstitute.edu.qa

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Application Deadline
Closing date is EBD on the 15th of December 2024