University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Business and Management, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education, and more.

With more than 600 staff and over 7,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch 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, incorporating innovative technological interventions to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

The College of General Education invites applications exclusively from candidates available locally i.e. in Qatar with valid QID and no objection letter for the position of on-demand Part-Time Instructor in Chemistry starting in August 2024.

Your commitment

Reporting to the Head of the Department - Science, the part-time instructor is ideally an experienced educator with creative and innovative teaching skills who can effectively plan, develop, and deliver course content in General Chemistry and General Chemistry Lab. The successful candidate will also be responsible for evaluating student progress, collaborating with faculty teaching teams, and managing resources in the learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry or a related applied field
2. At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience in post-secondary, or higher education institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate certificate, diploma, or degree in education teaching methods
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (e.g. D2L) and adaptive learning technologies

Other Required Skills

• Commitment to creating and evaluating authentic assessment tools that validly and reliably measure mastery of course learning outcomes while promoting lifelong learning
• Demonstrate ability to use a variety of educational technology and learning platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their education
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in learning management systems and an ability to model and facilitate the use of current and emerging digital platforms committed to student learning and feedback.
• Manage the resources of the learning environment and course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues

Candidates must meet all essential qualifications. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application, which may include but is not limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references, and teaching dossiers. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected. Applicants must apply online.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.