"Assistant Professor"

Job Title (In Arabic): أستاذ مساعد

Entity: CIS - College of Islamic Studies

Position (Job Purpose): To conduct teaching, research and service to contribute to HBKU becoming a world-class research university and collaborate with faculty members and students to create a vibrant university community that will positively impact and contribute to the development of Qatar and the region by advancing knowledge in their field and developing human capacity through their teaching.

Job Description:

• Conduct assigned courses or seminars to contribute to student learning
• Supervise independent study activities to guide students in achieving their academic and professional goals
• Serve as academic advisor to students to guide them in course and theses selection.
• Participate, Serve on, and chair university and College committees in the evaluation and promotion of faculty.
• Render service to the professional or lay community relevant to academic specialty.
• Direct research programs of undergraduate/graduate students and advise on research matters.
• Conduct research in the field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books.
• May serve on faculty committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements, and perform a variety of administrative duties.
• Participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods to further improve the university/college teaching material.
• Conduct research or undertake comparable scholarly activity to contribute to HBKU becoming a leading research university.
• Disseminate key research findings through publications, conferences and scholarly presentations to aid in making HBKU a reputable university.
• Supervise research projects and theses to ensure success of research projects and students.
• Seek funding support for research to help make HBKU a world-class research university.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university as required for teaching in certain fields
• 2-5 years of relevant full-time university teaching experience in research, higher education, or closely related areas in industry (additional experience may be required to show equivalency), with evidence of increasing professional maturity and productivity
• Evidence of proficiency in teaching, student supervision, and curriculum and program development
• Research and scholarly achievements judged competent and adequate for the rank of Assistant Professor in comparison with peers active in the same field at major research universities
• With evidence of participation in the scholarly and academic affairs of a university or other appropriate organization, or in an appropriate professional society or organization
• With a portfolio of scholarly endeavors (funded research grants, publications, IP/patents, etc.) in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university
• With evidence for an increasing regional and international reputation in the scholarly discipline
• Ability to work with and exposure to diverse groups, cultures and communities
• Support in developing networks and collaboration within HBKU, and with program partners and branch campuses in both teaching and research activities

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Specialization in Contemporary Islamic Thought, with a strong grounding in research methodologies and preferably the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and demonstrated experience in leading digital academic initiatives.
• Teach graduate-level courses on contemporary Islamic thought, research methods, and Muslim encounters with other communities, in both Arabic and English.
• Ability to Provide academic leadership on content development, script review, and ensuring scholarly accuracy for the prophet’s Seerah (peace be upon him), in both Arabic and English
• Ability to conduct research on primary sources related to the Seerah and the Prophetic character, linking these to broader Islamic intellectual and ethical traditions Contributing to the program’s research profile, and professional practice.
• Experience in managing digital research or educational projects, especially in academic content development or on digital platforms.
• Arabic and English fluency.

How to Apply: To apply, please follow this link https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/careers/assistant-professor-cis

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit: A cover letter detailing their research interests and teaching philosophy, particularly in relation to Islamic and comparative educational leadership and policy analysis. A curriculum vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications. A teaching portfolio. Teaching philosophy. Research statement. Names of three references with their full contact information.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate must be ready to start in the Spring of 2026.

Remuneration: HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.