Open Rank Position in Development Economics

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Brief Description of DI:
The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) was founded in Qatar in 2015 as a Doha-based independent institution of higher education. The Institute offers MA and PhD programs in two schools: the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy. The Institute adopts a student-centred approach to learning, promotes interdisciplinary research, and uses Arabic as the primary language of instruction, with fluency in English a requirement. DI aims to graduate researchers and practitioners who can advance knowledge and better the human condition, while upholding the highest scientific, professional, and ethical standards. It provides advanced leadership-focused training that emphasizes the competencies necessary to satisfy the region's needs in sustainable development and intellectual advancement. The Institute upholds the guiding principles of academic freedom and emphasizes the values of integrity and professionalism.

Brief Description of Program:
The mission of the Master of Development Economics (MDE) program is to advance the learning and research capacity of diverse Arabic speaking students using interdisciplinary research methodologies and tools. The MDE program aims to graduate development economists and practitioners who can propose scientific and practical solutions to development challenges in the Arab region in an ethical and culturally relevant manner.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver graduate level courses.
• Supervise master's and doctorate students in the program while actively engaging in the academic life of DI.
• Publish research in specialized and related fields in leading refereed / peer reviewed journals and/or reputable academic publishing houses.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities and contribute to the needs of the program, school, institute, and community
• Participate in various committees at the program, school, and institute levels.

Required Documents:

• A comprehensive CV.
• A copy of the PhD degree.
• Teaching statement expounding the philosophy of education and supervision.
• Sample of Publication or research in progress.
• Research statement and/or current research plan.
• Names and contact details of three referees for letters of reference and recommendations.
• Additional material may be requested at a later stage.

Additional Notes:

• DI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
• DI encourages female faculty and scholars to apply for job vacancies.
• Applications will be reviewed and considered promptly upon receipt until the available positions are filled.
• Please submit all required documents of the vacancy listed on DI's Careers page. For more information and details about the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, please visit the website www.dohainstitute.edu.qa.