Assistant/Associate Professor - Accounting
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Overview University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST has over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The university houses 5 colleges: The College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students' skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally. With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students' skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar's National Vision 2030 a reality. Our eligible employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, in accordance with applicable UDST policies. These benefits include:
- Generous academic annual leave
- Tax-free salary
- Fully furnished upmarket accommodation (inclusive of utilities: water & electricity)
- Annual flights for spouse and 3 children (up to 18 years old)
- Children's education allowance
- Relocation/Shipping allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- International health insurance
- In-house immigration services (to help you through the residency process)
- Full access to our recreational facilities
- Research and professional development support.
- 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 an accountant or in a related field.
- A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in leading journals.
- Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students.
- Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships within the profession and industry.
- Professional Certification (e.g., CMA, CPA or ACCA)
- 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.
- Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.
- Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.
- Proficient in Power BI: Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Power BI to extract, transform, and visualize data from various sources. Able to create interactive dashboards, reports, and data models to provide actionable insights.
- 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 an accountant or in a related field.
- A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in leading journals.
- Excellent record of supervising high caliber research students.
- Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.
- Proficient in Power BI: Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Power BI to extract, transform, and visualize data from various sources. Able to create interactive dashboards, reports, and data models to provide actionable insights.
- Professional Certification (e.g., CMA, CPA or ACCA).
- 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.
- 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 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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