Job Description

Open-Rank Faculty in Public Administration – Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Public Administration, at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, within its School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy in Doha, Qatar.

The Institute seeks scholars with a strong and coherent research agenda in public administration, public management, governance, public policy, public-sector reform, public-service delivery, or related fields.

A strong quantitative research profile is central to this appointment. Candidates must demonstrate advanced competence in statistics and quantitative research methods, together with the ability to teach graduate-level statistics, quantitative methods, and applied data analysis.

The successful candidate will contribute to internationally recognised research, graduate teaching, master’s and doctoral supervision, collaborative research projects, and the academic development of the Public Administration programme.

Research addressing contemporary governance and public-sector challenges in Qatar, the GCC, the wider Arab region, and comparative international settings is particularly valued.

Location: Doha, Qatar
Institution: Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
School: Economics, Administration and Public Policy
Programme: Public Administration
Academic Ranks: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026

About the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Founded in Qatar in 2015, the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is an independent higher education institution offering master’s and doctoral programmes.

The Institute comprises two schools:

• School of Social Sciences and Humanities
• School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy

Its academic approach emphasises student-centred learning, interdisciplinary research, academic freedom, professional integrity, and the development of knowledge that responds to regional and international challenges.

Arabic is the Institute’s primary language of instruction, while proficiency in English is also required.

The Institute seeks to prepare researchers, professionals, and leaders who can contribute to sustainable development, public institutions, and intellectual advancement.

About the Public Administration Programme

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme, offered within the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy, is accredited by NASPAA.

The programme prepares graduates for administrative and leadership responsibilities in governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Its curriculum emphasises equity, effectiveness, diversity, and the development of technical and managerial competencies.

The programme also supports research and scholarly publication in Arabic and English, contributing to knowledge and professional practice in public administration and public affairs.

Position Overview

The open-rank Public Administration faculty position is intended for an academically accomplished or emerging scholar capable of contributing to the Institute’s research productivity and international scholarly profile.

The appointment combines substantive expertise in public administration with a strong foundation in quantitative empirical research.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain a sustained research agenda with international relevance.
• Publish in recognised peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Teach graduate-level quantitative research methods and substantive public administration courses.
• Supervise master’s and doctoral research.
• Develop collaborative research projects and pursue competitive external funding.
• Contribute to academic discussions on governance and public-sector challenges in the Arab region and internationally.

The successful applicant’s academic rank will be Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The advertisement does not specify separate experience thresholds or publication counts for each rank.

Main Responsibilities

1. Research and Scholarly Publications

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and maintain an active, ambitious, and coherent research agenda in public administration, public management, governance, public policy, or related disciplines.
• Produce original, high-quality research suitable for publication in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to leading academic debates in public administration and related fields.
• Maintain a sustained pipeline of research projects, working papers, and scholarly publications.
• Strengthen the programme’s international research productivity and academic visibility.

Particular importance is attached to quantitative empirical research capable of making substantive contributions to public administration scholarship.

2. Graduate Teaching in Statistics and Quantitative Methods

The appointed faculty member will teach graduate-level courses in:

• Statistics
• Quantitative research methods
• Applied data analysis

The successful candidate will also teach substantive courses within their areas of specialisation in public administration, governance, public management, or public policy.

Applicants must demonstrate both advanced methodological competence and the ability to communicate quantitative concepts effectively to graduate students.

3. Master’s and Doctoral Supervision

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising master’s students and doctoral researchers.
• Supporting the development of rigorous research questions and empirical research designs.
• Advising students undertaking quantitative and empirical research.
• Guiding students in statistical analysis, research methodology, and scholarly writing.
• Contributing to the development of graduate research capacity.

4. Research Funding and Collaborative Projects

The successful candidate will:

• Pursue competitive external research funding.
• Develop collaborative research projects.
• Participate in interdisciplinary empirical research within and beyond the Doha Institute.
• Build research collaborations with scholars and relevant institutions.
• Contribute to projects using data relevant to Qatar, the GCC, and the wider Arab region.

5. International Academic Engagement

The appointed faculty member will:

• Participate in research seminars, conferences, workshops, and other scholarly activities.
• Develop and maintain international research networks.
• Contribute to academic collaborations and scholarly discussions.
• Strengthen the programme’s visibility through research publications, conference participation, and scholarly leadership.

6. Curriculum Development and Academic Service

The successful candidate will also:

• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in programme-related academic activities.
• Undertake appropriate programme service responsibilities.
• Participate in the wider academic life of the School and Institute.

Required Qualifications and Experience

1. Doctoral Qualification

Applicants must hold a PhD in one of the following areas:

• Public Administration
• Political Science
• A closely related field

A PhD is a mandatory qualification for this vacancy.

2. Strong Quantitative Research Profile

Candidates must demonstrate a strong quantitative research profile supported by a coherent scholarly agenda.

The Institute seeks applicants whose research demonstrates clear potential for sustained publication in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals.

Relevant research areas include:

• Public administration
• Public management
• Governance
• Public policy
• Public-sector reform
• Public-service delivery
• Closely related disciplines

Research addressing contemporary public-sector and governance challenges, particularly in the Arab region and comparative contexts, is especially valued.

3. Advanced Statistical and Methodological Competence

Applicants must demonstrate advanced competence in:

• Statistics
• Quantitative research methods
• Empirical research
• Applied data analysis

Evidence of methodological expertise may include:

• Published research
• Doctoral dissertation research
• Working papers
• Formal methodological training
• Other relevant scholarly work

The original advertisement does not require a particular statistical software package.

4. Graduate Teaching Capability

Candidates must demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach:

• Graduate-level statistics
• Quantitative research methods
• Applied data analysis
• Substantive public administration courses within their specialisation

The position therefore requires more than a general interest in quantitative research: applicants must be prepared to teach these subjects at graduate level.

5. Scholarly Publications

Applicants must have a record of high-quality scholarly publications appropriate to the academic rank sought.

The Institute does not specify a minimum number of publications, journal quartiles, or citation thresholds.

Candidates will be considered for the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank according to their academic profile and the Institute’s selection process.

6. Research Funding and Collaboration

Candidates must demonstrate the ability, or strong potential, to:

• Secure competitive external research funding.
• Develop collaborative research projects.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research.
• Build productive academic research partnerships.

7. Graduate Research Supervision

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to supervise master’s and doctoral students.

Particular emphasis is placed on supporting students undertaking empirical and quantitative research.

8. Language Requirements

Candidates must be:

• Proficient in Arabic
• Able to conduct research, teach, and communicate effectively in English

Both language requirements are explicitly stated in the vacancy.

9. International Research Visibility

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to contribute to the programme’s international scholarly standing through:

• Research publications
• Academic conferences
• Research networks
• Scholarly collaborations
• Academic and research leadership

Research Profile Sought

The Institute is particularly interested in candidates who can combine substantive knowledge of public administration with rigorous quantitative methods.

A competitive academic profile will therefore demonstrate a clear connection between:

• Research questions relevant to public administration or governance.
• Appropriate quantitative and empirical research methods.
• High-quality scholarly outputs.
• An active programme of future research.
• Graduate teaching and supervision capability.

The position also provides opportunities to engage with public-sector and governance questions relevant to Qatar, the GCC, and the wider Arab region.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must prepare the following:

1. Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) detailing academic qualifications, research, publications, teaching, and professional experience.
2. Copy of the PhD degree.
3. Cover letter explaining their motivation for applying.
4. Teaching statement outlining their philosophy of education and supervision.
5. Evidence of teaching experience, such as course descriptions or student evaluations, if the applicant currently holds a teaching position.
6. Sample of a publication or research in progress.
7. Research statement and/or current research plan.
8. Names and contact details of three referees for letters of reference and recommendations.

The Institute may request additional supporting material at a later stage.

Equal Opportunity and Selection Process

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies states that it is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Female faculty members and scholars are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, and consideration will continue until the available positions are filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the required documents through the official Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Careers page, following the instructions for the Open Rank – Public Administration Program vacancy.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2026

Because applications are reviewed as they arrive and recruitment may conclude once the position is filled, interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

For enquiries concerning the vacancy:

Email: seapp.dean@dohainstitute.edu.qa

Official Website: https://www.dohainstitute.edu.qa

The email address is provided for enquiries. Applications should follow the instructions on the Institute’s official Careers page.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Location	Doha, Qatar
School	School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy
Programme	Public Administration
Position	Open-Rank Faculty in Public Administration
Academic Ranks	Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Discipline	Public Administration
Related Fields	Public Management, Governance, Public Policy, Public-Sector Reform, Public-Service Delivery
Minimum Qualification	PhD in Public Administration, Political Science, or closely related field
Research Specialisation	Strong quantitative empirical research profile
Methodological Requirements	Advanced statistics, quantitative research methods, applied data analysis
Teaching Responsibilities	Graduate statistics, quantitative methods, applied data analysis, and substantive public administration courses
Research Expectations	International peer-reviewed publications, sustained research agenda, collaborative research
Research Funding	Ability or strong potential to secure competitive external grants
Student Supervision	Master’s and doctoral students
Language Requirements	Proficiency in Arabic; ability to teach, research, and communicate effectively in English
Relevant Regional Research	Qatar, GCC, Arab region, and comparative contexts particularly valued
Programme Accreditation	NASPAA-accredited MPA programme
Experience Requirement	Appropriate to the academic rank; no specific minimum years stated
Employment Type	Not specified
Tenure Status	Not specified
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Expected Start Date	Not specified
Application Review	Rolling review until positions are filled
Application Deadline	15 December 2026
Application Method	Official Doha Institute Careers page
Enquiries	seapp.dean@dohainstitute.edu.qa
Official Website	https://www.dohainstitute.edu.qa