Assistant or Associate Professor in Psychology

Job Description

The beautiful and culturally progressive State of Qatar is home to the world-class post-secondary institution, College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q). Established to meet the ambitious and visionary goals of the State of Qatar, CNA-Q is in a process of transition to become a national University of Science and Technology, with the aim of filling the State’s need for graduates who have applied technical training in their fields of study. Currently CNA-Q enrolls approximately 5,000 students across 20 degree programs in the areas of Business Management and Information Technology, Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, and Health Sciences. In 2021, CNA-Q also introduced new applied Master’s degree programs.
The School of General Education provides a range of introductory core courses to all students of the College in subjects that support the academic structure of the undergraduate programs. The academic program is designed around core courses in mathematics and statistics, sciences, English communication, social sciences, humanities and the arts, aimed at developing an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts and their applications.
The School of General Education invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Psychology, starting in 2022.
Your commitment
Reporting to the Department Chair, Communications and Humanities, you will plan, develop, and deliver courses in Psychology, and related applied fields, to students enrolled in a variety of College programs. Currently Psychology is taught for students of the School of Health Sciences, and will also be offered as part of the General Education Requirement. You will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. In the framework of cross-school collaboration initiatives, you will participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. You will keep course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. The College encourages applications from research-active faculty who will also contribute to the enhancement of applied research and innovation.
Skills
A PhD in Psychology or a related field of study.
A minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a higher education, adult training or industry training environment. Experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline is welcome.
Candidates should also be recognized in the following criteria:
Contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publications, knowledge transfer or professional practice which would be expected to be international in its scope;
Contribution to the advancement of learning by the leadership of teaching and curriculum development;
Professional recognition and standing amongst peers;
Academic subject leadership or academic management
Other Required Skills:
Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of the College’s mandate
Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes
Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning
Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning
Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning
Effective oral and written communication skills
Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community
Ability to initiate applied research projects