Job role description:
The College of Islamic Studies at HBKU invites applications for a faculty position in counseling and clinical psychology to begin in the academic year 2024-2025 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates should be specialized in counseling or clinical psychology. CIS is looking for two candidates to support the MA in Counseling Psychology program at CIS. They would teach in the program, contribute to its emerging research profile and clinical work, and engage with stakeholders in Qatar and the region to address issues in counseling psychology. Candidates should have publications related to Muslim mental health and/or Islamic psychology. 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
- 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.
- PhD or terminal degree from an accredited university that emphasizes applied modalities in the field of counseling or clinical psychology.
- Evidence of proficiency and success in teaching, student supervision, and clinical 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.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit their complete application with a CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement and names of 3 references with their full contact information.
Deadline:
Applications are accepted immediately for review. The successful candidate must be ready to start in mid-May 2025.
Remuneration
HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.
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