Politics &International Relations Conflict Management &Humanitarian Action Critical Security Studies

About the Doha Institute:
 

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI), founded in 2015, is an independent institution of higher education based in Doha, Qatar. The Institute offers internationally accredited postgraduate MA programs of study in two schools: the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Public Administration and Development Economics. The Institute adopts an interdisciplinary approach, with Arabic Language as its primary language for study and research, and fluency in English a requirement. It has also launched a PhD program in November 2021. DI works to graduate researchers and practitioners who can advance knowledge and better the human condition, while upholding the highest scientific and ethical standards; as well as professionals with leadership skills, integrity and professional competence to satisfy the region's needs in sustainable development and intellectual, social and professional advancement. 


Brief Description of Programs:

Politics and International Relations:

The Politics and International Relations Program works to prepare a generation of distinguished researchers in Politics and International Relations. It seeks to achieve this through training to the highest international standards, and providing students with the knowledge and skills to become independent researchers capable of original contributions. In this regard, the curriculum incorporates a unique dimension featuring Arab contributions and concerns. 

Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action:

This program offers students the opportunity to engage with a wide range of subjects, including conflict management and resolution, conflict transformation, humanitarianism, negotiation, mediation, state-building and reconstruction theories and practices from both regional and international perspectives. The program combines theory and practice in its structure, which includes a field trip, in-class lectures and seminars, and a substantive work placement. 

Critical Security Studies:

The program seeks to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and ethical framework to address and analyze regional and international security issues. It delves into the various fields of security studies, such as international security, human security, environmental security, terrorism and its causes, and civil-military relations. The uniqueness of the program stems from several components, including the critical approaches to the existing body of knowledge in Security Studies and Arab knowledge-contribution tailored to local and regional needs.

Job Description:

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies seeks distinguished applications for a full-time faculty positions (open rank) shared between Politics & International Relations Program, Critical Securities Studies Program, or Conflict Management & Humanitarian Action Program. The appointment is scheduled for Aug 2023.

Main Responsibilities:

The successful candidate should be able to

• Teach courses across the three programs.
• Teach one or more of the following topics: Post-war state building, peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction, armed conflict management, non-state actors, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism.
• Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and/or reputable academic publishing houses.
• Supervise MA theses across the three programs.
• Serve on committees at the Program, School, and Institute levels.
   

Qualifications/Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants must have:
 

• earned a doctorate (PhD) in Political Science, Conflict Studies, Security Studies or any other related field.
• gained practical experience in teaching, student supervision and research, commensurate with academic rank.
• published scholarly work in refereed peer-reviewed journals commensurate with academic rank.
• preference will be given to those who have a good command of the Arabic language and/or a strong interest in research and practice in the Arab region.
• The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies encourages female researchers to apply for these two positions.
   

Education and Degrees Attained:

The Candidates must have a PhD in one of the following disciplines: Politics, International Relations, Conflict Studies, Security Studies, or a related discipline.

Required Skills:

Skills and Research:

• Ability to undertake impactful research
• Ability to engage in knowledge exchange and transfer.
• Willingness to engage in collaborative research with other members of the Program or/and the Institute (across different programs and disciplines).
   

Teaching:

• Ability to teach in Arabic at the graduate level
• Teaching experience in either Politics, International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Humanitarian Studies, Post-war Recovery Studies, Development Studies, Security Studies or a related discipline
• Commitment to high quality teaching and the fostering of positive learning environment for students.
   

Administrative Skills:

• Participation at Committees at the Program, School and Institute levels
• Commitment to work as part of a team and to assist in the smooth running of the Program
   

Required Documents:

Applications should include:

1. A Letter of Application, (2) A Curriculum Vitae, (3)Research Statement, (4) Samples of publications, (5) Teaching Statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness (syllabi, student evaluations, etc.), (6) Copies of University degrees, (7) Three names and contact information of referees who can provide letters of recommendation, (8) Additional material may be requested at a later stage

For any inquiries please contact Dr. Bassel Salloukh at: bassel.salloukh@dohainstitute.edu.qa.

Deadline:

The deadline is January 10, 2023.

To Apply:

Please visit the position link below:

https://www.dohainstitute.edu.qa/EN/Careers/Pages/Apply.aspx?JobId=DIAC_2022_003

Benefits:

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers internationally competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with rank and experience, and the opportunity for promotion across ranks, according to performance.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted