ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) was established as a home for contemporary Islamic studies and to provide a unique platform for faculty and students to contribute to intellectual debates on Islam in a global context.
The college s six graduate and postgraduate degree programs equip students with the training and skills required to pursue careers in academia and research, as well as cultural, business, and finance sectors, through specialized tracks that are offered. In addition, it also houses several distinguished research centers and clusters under the Research Division, which brings together scholars and thought leaders from around the world and fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and scholarship.
At its very foundation, CIS fuses solid academic Islamic grounding with contemporary social sciences in its curricula, teaching platforms, and the development of its students. CIS has instilled its every facet with collaboration, innovation, and scholarship.
Position
The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at HBKU invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Islamic art and architecture to begin in the academic year 2024-2025. Successful candidates should be specialized in the history of Islamic art and architecture. CIS is looking for a candidate to support the MSc degree program in Islamic Art, Architecture and Sustainable Urbanism. He/she will teach in the MSc in Islamic Art and Architecture program at CIS, contribute to its emerging research profile, and professional practice, and engage with stakeholders in Qatar and the region to address issues in Islamic art and architecture. Candidates should have publications related to the history of Islamic art and architecture. The successful candidate is expected to assume administrative positions and manage research projects at the college level.
The college is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the ability to combine global perspectives with national and regional concerns.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience
PhD or terminal degree from an accredited university that emphasizes applied modalities in the field of Islamic art and architecture.
2-5 years of relevant full-time university teaching experience in research, higher education, or closely related areas in industry (additional experience may be required to show equivalency), with evidence of increasing professional maturity and productivity.
Evidence of proficiency and success in teaching, student supervision, and professional practice.
Research and scholarly achievements judged competent and adequate for the relevant rank in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university.
Significant national, regional, and international reputation in scholarly endeavors (funded research grants, publications, etc.) in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university.
Ability to work with and lead diverse groups, cultures, and communities.
Evidence of significant national, regional, and international networks and collaborations in both teaching and research activities.
Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is essential and the primary language of instruction is English.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:
Bachelor of Education(Education)
Gender:
nm
Nationality:
Any Nationality