"Teaching Assistant in Public Health"

The position

The College of Health Sciences is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for a position in Public Health at the level of Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will assist faculty members at the Department of Public Health in assessing and administering courses related (but not exclusive) to biostatistics and epidemiology. The position also involves delivering tutorial sessions and running student workgroups, in addition to student advisory role.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepare and deliver practical/ lab/ tutorial sessions.
2. Under the supervision of the course instructor, teach independently introductory and/or other professional and technical–based sessions.
3. Assess and evaluate student assignments/ tests, quizzes, exams/ project and grade student performance under the direct supervision of course instructors.
4. Provide academic assistance to students during office hours.
5. Assist with senior students' graduation projects.
6. Organize field trips and supervise internship and field studies.
7. Serve on departmental or faculty committees dealing with general departmental and administrative concerns, as assigned by Head of Department.
8. Contribute to academic advising and assist in Department/College events
9. Support research activities in the department
10. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in biostatistics, or epidemiology, or a similar field.
2. At least two-year experience in running tutorials in Biostatistics and Epidemiology to public health and/or medical students in an academic or clinical setting
3. Familiarity with educational technologies in higher education
4. Flexibility in dealing with various academic and administrative tasks
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Ability to communicate clearly with students on an individual basis or in small groups and to liaise with faculty members.
7. Arabic language is preferable.

Required Documents

Academic:

1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
2. Cover letter.
3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
4. Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
5. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

Benefits

Academic:

1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
3. Tax-free salary.
4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
5. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.
6. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
9. End-of-contract indemnity.

How To Apply

1. Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.
2. New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.

Job Category: Academic

End Date of Advertisment: 15-Feb-2026