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College/Department ProfileQatar University Profile:Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty that teach and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of society. Qatar University is an intellectual and scholarly community characterized by open discussion, the free exchange of ideas, respectful debate, and a commitment to rigorous inquiry. All members of the University - faculty, staff, and students - are expected to advance the scholarly and social values embodied by the university.College Profile:The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses ten departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics, Arabic Language, History, Fine Arts, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication, Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Material Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs, which are in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, Materials Science & Technology, Applied statistics and Arabic Language, and two PhD programs in Biological & Environmental Sciences and Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. The well-established research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) and the Gulf Studies Center complement the portfolio.It is worth mentioning that as members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas.Department Profile:The Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences consists of two programs: Chemistry and Geology. The B.Sc. degree program in chemistry is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). The department currently is a home of more than 50 staff members (30 full-time faculty members with expertise in all areas of chemistry, 11 teaching assistants, and 14 technicians). We strive to build a generation equipped with knowledge, competence and modern and comprehensive education in chemistry. The department currently has more than 200 students. In addition, it offers courses to various programs in Qatar University including Biology, Environmental Science, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Human Nutrition, Medicine and Pharmacy. The department is facilitated with a wide range of modern instrumentation including ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, and UV and IR spectrophotometers. The department has been collaborating with both the national and international communities as the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC, UK), the American Chemical Society (ACS, USA), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in numerous aspects. Fields of collaboration include: organizing symposiums and public lectures, and hosting workshops and symposia together with other international communities. The faculty members are active in teaching and research and several have been awarded major funding from the QRDI.Duties & Responsibilities1.Teach lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of Inorganic and General Chemistry.2.Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level.3.Contribute to the research profile of College via establishment of research program and research publications.4.Contribute in developing new curricula and research areas5.Other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department.Duties & Responsibilities1.Teach lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of Inorganic and General Chemistry.2.Contribute to various committees at the Program, College, and University level.3.Contribute to the research profile of College via establishment of research program and research publications.4.Contribute in developing new curricula and research areas5.Other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department.Required DocumentsAcademic:1.Cover letter.2.Current Curriculum Vitae that includes the following information:-Years of experience after Ph.D.-Major and specialization/concentration.-H-index, total citations, Google scholar link, ORCID.-The number of publications in Q1 journals in the last 5 years.-The number of publications in Q2 journals in the last 5 years.-The number of publications in Q3 journals in the last 5 years.-The number of publications in Q4 journals in the last 5 years.-The number of publications in non-indexed journals.-The number of published books.-The number of published chapters of books.-The number of undergraduate/graduate students supervised and the role.-Awards and Grants (with the role and budget amount).3.Teaching, research, and service philosophy.4. Professional Development activities and services to university and profession.5.Four referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well as their phone contact information).6.Copy of (all degrees certificate including the transcripts) highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, a copy of the certificate letter from the registrar of highest credential granting institution regarding highest academic degree).7.Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application.BenefitsAcademic:A three-year renewable contract.Salary is commensurate with experience.Tax-free salary.Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.End-of-contract indemnity in accordance with QU HR policies..