Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Open Rank – Social Psychology

Brief Description of DI:

 

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) was founded in Qatar in 2015 as a Doha-based independent institution of higher education. The Institute offers MA and PhD programs in two schools: the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy. The Institute adopts a student-centred approach to learning, promotes interdisciplinary research, and uses Arabic as the primary language of instruction, with fluency in English a requirement. DI aims to graduate researchers and practitioners who can advance knowledge and better the human condition, while upholding the highest scientific, professional, and ethical standards. It provides advanced leadership-focused training that emphasizes the competencies necessary to satisfy the region's needs in sustainable development and intellectual advancement. The Institute upholds the guiding principles of academic freedom and emphasizes the values of integrity and professionalism.

 

 

 

Brief Description of Program:

 

The mission of the Psychology program is “to train academics and equip students with a strong research foundation and the professional skills necessary to understand human behavior and to apply new knowledge, tools, and research to the solution of individual, societal, and organizational problems, particularly in Qatar and the Arab region. It also seeks to raise the level and quality of Arab scholarly contributions to the field of psychology and to prepare graduates for the unique challenges associated with today's increasingly global, diverse, and shifting societies.

 

 

 

Job Summary:

 

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) seeks applications for a Social Psychology faculty position for its Master of Science Program in Psychology. We are seeking distinguished candidates working in any topic area or specialization within social psychology. Faculty are expected to join the Doha Institute in August 2025 and teach courses at the postgraduate level.

 

 

 

Main Responsibilities:

 

Deliver graduate level courses. Supervise master's and doctorate students in the program while actively engaging in the academic life of DI. Publish research in specialized and related fields in leading refereed / peer reviewed journals and/or reputable academic publishing houses. Undertake administrative responsibilities and contribute to the needs of the program, school, institute, and community Participate in various committees at the program, school, and institute levels.  

 

Qualification, Experiences and Skills:

 

Applicants must:

 

Hold a doctorate degree in the field of Social Psychology Demonstrate a track record of scientific research and publications in their field of specialization and related areas in international peer-reviewed journals that align with their academic rank. Possess competence and experience in graduate-level teaching. Exhibit proficiency in the Arabic language. Be capable of attracting external support and funding for research. Be willing to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research with other members of the program and/or institute. Have the potential to build a global reputation in specialized research fields.  

 

Required Documents:

 

A comprehensive CV. A copy of the PhD degree. A cover letter detailing the motivation for applying to the job vacancy. Teaching  statement expounding the philosophy of education and supervision. Supporting documents validating teaching experience (e.g., course descriptions and student evaluations) if the candidate holds a teaching position. Sample of Publication or research in progress. Research statement and/or current research plan. Names and contact details of three referees for letters of reference and recommendations. Additional material may be requested at a later stage.  

 

Additional Notes:

 

DI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. DI encourages female faculty and scholars to apply for job vacancies. Applications will be reviewed and considered promptly upon receipt until the available positions are filled. Please submit all required documents of the vacancy listed on DI's Careers page. For more information and details about the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, please visit the website www.dohainstitute.edu.qa. For any further inquiries regarding the job vacancy, please contact:

Head of Program  at  Charles.harb@dohainstitute.edu.qa Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case of facing any issues regarding the application, please send all the required documents to the email: careers@dohainstitute.edu.qa with the details of the vacancy on the DI website. To Apply please visit the link below:

 

https://www.dohainstitute.edu.qa/en/Careers/Pages/Job-Application.aspx?JobID=DIAC_2024_006

 

 

 

Application Deadline:

 

Closing date is EBD on the 15^th of December 2024