Assistant Professor/Associate/Professor Open Rank in Anthropology

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 Summary:

The successful candidate must have completed a PhD Anthropology or is scheduled to complete it before September 01, 2023. He/ She is expected to significantly contribute to teaching in Anthropology and supervise graduate students and to have a coherent research agenda.

A proven teaching and research experience in the Anthropology of the Arab world is required. Preference will be given to specialists on North Africa or the Arab Gulf.

The DI recognizes the importance of English for research and teaching. However, the ability to teach in the Arabic language is a prerequisite.

The post will begin in September 2024. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Conducting and publishing high quality research.
• Supervising students and providing quality academic advising.
• Teaching Program courses.
• Undertaking administrative and service duties in the Program and School, and at DI.
• Contributing to developing the Program. 

Qualification, Experiences and Skills:

•  Ph.D. degree in Anthropology
•  Ability to study contemporary anthropological issues using cutting edge theories and methodologies.
•  In-depth knowledge of the latest methodological and theoretical developments in the Arab and International anthropological academic fields.
•  Extensive experience in conducting field research.
•  Emerging/growing portfolio of research publications commensurate with career stage.
•  Ability to establish an international reputation in specialist areas of research.
•  Ability to attract external funding.
•  Experience in or evidence of potential for research impact activities.

Required Skills – Teaching:

• Ability to teach in Arabic at the postgraduate level
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
• Ability to supervise, or proven experience in supervising, MA or/and PhD students
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Team spirit and willingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and projects
• Evidence of innovation or creativity in teaching
• Experience in teaching contemporary topics in anthropology at the graduate level.

Required Skills – Administration/ Service:

• Willingness to serve on committees at the program, school and institution levels.
• Able to plan and organise own activity so as to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Flexible and able to respond to the demands of the job 

Required Documents:

• Cover letter with a statement of interest
• Complete and up to date CV
• Teaching statement including students course evaluations, if applicable
• Full Research statement
• Copy of the PhD degree 

Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Selected candidates will be asked to submit:

List of referees: 3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number). The referees will be contacted directly by DI 

Additional Notes:

• The Doha Institute encourages all qualified applicants to apply for this position, especially women.
• Only those who are invited for an interview will be contacted

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