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Digital Communications and Media Production - (Assistant / Associate Professor)

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Qatar
Posted on December 18, 2024

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Responsibilities The primary role of the faculty members at the College of Computing and IT is to promote high-quality applied learning, innovative research, and services. Besides, he/she should collaborate with the Head of Department, Dean, and colleagues to achieve the college's mission, mentor junior colleagues and teaching assistants, and support the department and the college with several administrative and academic services. Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a broad range of courses within Digital Communications and Media Production. Other duties include evaluation of student progress and management of resources in the learning environment. The successful candidate will liaise with the media industry and other educational institutions, participate in industry advisory committees, and coordinate, manage, and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the university and beyond. Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience (academic and/or industry). The broad criteria are provided below. Education PhD in Digital Communication and/or Media Production or a related field of study from an internationally recognized university with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. For Assistant Professor Experience

  • A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
  • A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high-quality publications in top-tier journals.
  • Excellent record of supervising high-caliber research students.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnership with the profession and industry.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Certifications in Computing and Information Technology.
  • Diploma in Education (e.g., Post-secondary Education, Adult Education, or Vocational Education) is preferred.
  • 6+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
  • Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.
For Associate Professor Experience
  • A minimum of 8 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
  • A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high-quality publications in top-tier journals.
  • Excellent record of supervising research students.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnership with the profession and industry.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Certifications in Digital Communication / Media Production.
  • Diploma in Education (e.g., Post-secondary Education, Adult Education, or Vocational Education) is preferred.
  • 10+ years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
  • Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.
  • Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.
Other Required Skills:
  • Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
  • Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
  • Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate the use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
  • 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.
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