Professor Modern History – Qatar University

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in Modern History – Qatar University

Location: Doha, Qatar | Institution: Qatar University | Department: Humanities | Start Date: January 2027 | End Date of Advertisement: September 15, 2026

Qatar University Profile

Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education, with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence, coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

College Profile

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences, including English Literature & Linguistics, Arabic Language, History, Fine Arts, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Material Sciences. The College also houses Master’s Programs in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, Materials Science & Technology, Applied Statistics, and Arabic Language, along with two PhD programs in Biological & Environmental Sciences and Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers. Well-established research centers, namely the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) and the Gulf Studies Center, complement the portfolio.

As members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas.

Department Profile

The Department of Humanities at Qatar University, Doha, invites applications for a full-time position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in Modern History, to begin in January 2027. The position is renewable for three years. Primary responsibilities will include developing and teaching classroom-based courses in Modern History, with demonstrated teaching excellence and a commitment to scholarship.

Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Modern History. Preference will be given to candidates who have a track record of excellent publication and possess the potential and willingness to collaborate with faculty within and across departmental divisions. Priority will be given to candidates who are fluent in both Arabic and English.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Play a role in relevant teaching and research supervision
2. Offer lectures and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
3. Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department and the wider University
4. Contribute to ongoing curriculum development
5. Carry out other duties as specified by the Head of Department
6. Monitor the academic performance of undergraduate students

Competencies

1. Specialized in Modern History, with solid knowledge in related disciplines at the undergraduate level
2. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
3. Expertise in using course management systems such as Blackboard
4. Proficiency in both Arabic and English

Qualifications

1. The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree in Modern History from an internationally recognized university
2. Experience teaching a wide range of courses in History and related disciplines
3. Competency and involvement in research
4. Fluency in Arabic
5. Fluency in English

Required Documents

Academic

1. Cover letter
2. Current curriculum vitae reflecting the following information:
   • Years of experience
   • Major
   • Specialization/Concentration
   • H-index
   • Citations
   • Google Scholar link
   • ORCID number
   • Number of publications in Q1 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications in Q2 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications in Q3 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications in Q4 journals during the last 5 years
   • Number of publications in non-indexed journals
   • Number of published books
   • Number of published book chapters
   • Number of graduate students supervised and the role
   • Awards
   • Grants, role, and amount
3. Research plan
4. Teaching, research, and service philosophy
5. Contact details for three referees (physical and email addresses, as well as telephone contacts)
6. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where coursework was completed; if no coursework was completed, a certificate letter from the registrar of the highest credential-granting institution regarding the highest academic degree)
7. Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application

Benefits

Academic

• A three-year renewable contract
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Tax-free salary
• Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies
• Educational allowance for the candidate’s children (eligible candidates only), in accordance with QU HR policies
• Private health care and health insurance, in accordance with QU HR policies
• Annual leave, in accordance with QU HR policies
• End-of-contract indemnity, in accordance with QU HR policies

How to Apply

New Applicant: Set up an account with the QU Recruitment Online website and complete your personal profile; once complete, use it to apply for an open position.

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