Assistant/Associate Professor in Statistics (Actuarial Science)

 

Job Title		Assistant/Associate Professor in Statistics (Actuarial Science) Job: IRC21521
Location		Doha,QA
Department Name		Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
College/Department Profile
		Qatar University Profile: Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty that teaches and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of society. Qatar University is an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members of the University - faculty, staff, and students - are expected to advance the scholarly and social values embodied by the university. College Profile: The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics and Arabic Languages, Humanities, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Material Science, and Sports Science. The College also houses Master Programs, which are in Environmental Science, Gulf Studies, Material Science and Arabic Language. In Fall 2013, CAS launched a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. In addition to the established research centers namely  Center for Sustainable Development and Gulf Studies Center. It is worth mentioning that as members of QU, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas.  Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is a major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit exceeding 1 million/project (5 million exceptional projects) along with student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.
Duties & Responsibilities
		1.Teaching specialized and service courses offered by Statistics and Mathematics Programs. 2.Contribute to various committees at the Department, College, and University levels. 3.Contribute to the research profile of College through research publications. 4.Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications
		1.PhD degrees in Statistics or Actuarial Sciences from a recognized/ranked university.    2.At least one of the two degrees (BSc, MSc) is in either Actuarial Sciences or Statistics. 3.Have at least three years of teaching experience after PhD at university level. 4.Strong peer reviewed publication record. 5.Familiar with educational technologies used in higher education sector. 6.Must be eligible to work in Qatar.
Required Documents
		Academic: 1.Cover letter. 2.Current Curriculum Vitae.     3.Teaching, research and service philosophy.  4.Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact). 5.Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, a copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree). 6.Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application.
Benefits
		Academic:   1.    A three-year renewable contract. 2.    Salary is commensurate with experience. 3.    Tax-free salary.      4.     Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies. 5.    Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies. 6.    Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies. 7.    Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies. 8.    Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies. 9.    End-of-contract indemnity.
How To Apply
		1.  Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position. 2.  New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.
Job Category		Academic
End Date of Advertisment		16-Jul-2021