Descrição
The beautiful and culturally progressive State of Qatar is home to the world-class post-secondary institution, College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q). Internationally recognized as a comprehensive technical college, CNA-Q is committed to high quality, student-centered education. This commitment is reflected through state-of-the-art facilities, accessible and responsive technology programs and strong partnerships with industry. CNA-Q will soon be transformed into a National University.
With more than 600 staff and over 5,000 students, CNA-Q is one of Qatar’s largest post-secondary institutions offering over 50 different level program (Diploma, Bachelor, and Master’s), through student-centred learning. By providing training in a range of technical areas including Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Industrial Trades, Business Studies and Computing & Information Technology, CNA-Q brings the State closer to the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The primary role of the faculty members at the School of Computing and Information Technology is to promote high-quality innovative teaching, applied research, and services. Besides, he/she should collaborate with the Head of Department, School's Dean, and the colleagues to achieve the department and School mission, mentor junior colleagues, and teaching assistants, and support the department and the School with several administrative and academic services.
Qualifications:
Assistant Professor
Contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publication, knowledge transfer or professional practice which would be expected to be international in its scope; A minimum of 2 journal articles indexed in Scopus or similar are required.
- Contribution to the advancement of learning by the leadership of teaching and curriculum development;
- Professional recognition and standing amongst peers;
Associate Professor
Contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publication, knowledge transfer or professional practice which would be expected to be international in its scope; A minimum of 5 journal articles indexed in Scopus or similar are required.
- Contribution to the advancement of learning by the leadership of teaching and curriculum development;
- Professional recognition and standing amongst peers;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications in Computing and Information Technology.
- Record of successful participation/leadership in applied research projects.
- Experience in leadership and innovation in technology based projects.
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Education (e.g. Post-Secondary Education, Adult Education, or Vocational Education).
Other
Required Skills:
- A thorough knowledge and work experience in different areas of Computing and IT systems as indicated above.
- Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of the College’s mandate.
- Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context, and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
- Proficiency in Technology Enhanced Learning, e-learning platforms and new pedagogy.
- Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
- Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community
- Ability to initiate applied research projects.