Job Description

AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is an established & exciting higher education partnership forged in 2017. The partnership has created the first UK University in the State of Qatar offering mainstream degrees outside of Qatar Foundation. We celebrated our first cohort of graduates in 2019 and have seen significant growth in student numbers. We are committed to supporting the Aberdeen 2040 agenda https://www.abdn.ac.uk/2040/ in addition to the Qatar National Vision 2030. With over 528 years of history, the ‘ancient’ University of Aberdeen is among the world’s leading higher educational institutions consistently ranked within the top 200 universities in the world, and in 2019 achieved Scottish University of the Year. With ambitious growth plans for the future, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit committed academic professionals who are seeking new opportunities within the international higher education sector. Currently there are over 600 students studying at our Qatar campus. To accommodate the growth in our student numbers, plans are underway to build a new larger campus to be opened in 2025. This new campus will allow for further expansion in student numbers, degree offerings & research. These are particularly exciting times for both the College and the University & the wider higher education sector in Qatar. To meet this growing demand and in order to provide an excellent learning experience for our students, AFG College wish to recruit well-rounded academics with specialization in the following academic discipline of Public Health.   Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their significant experience in teaching in Higher Education (HE), recognized academic & teaching qualifications and sustained academic or professional engagement activities. Applicants will have a track record of university teaching and learning and/or experience of training, educating & mentoring the development of others. Ideally candidates will have a teaching qualification, a recognition of the HEA or be willing to work towards their membership of a relevant Higher Education Professional Body. It is desirable for candidates to hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a related discipline. However, professionals who do not possess a PhD but hold a relevant Master’s degree & significant industry experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants will need to evidence scholarship and/or professional engagement, interaction, and activities related to their field of teaching. Transnational education experience will be an advantage for all applicants. The ability to teach in more than one discipline-related area is essential. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, successful candidates will also be expected to participate in the administration of the programmes, actively engage with industry &  in relevant scholarship activities. Knowledge of the profession & links to industry will enhance the expectation that candidates will collaborate with other research faculty within  the partnership & in the wider academic community in their area of expertise. To apply online for this position please click the 'Apply' button, above. How to apply: To submit a completed application please ensure the below documents are included: Covering letter which highlights your suitability for the role, including teaching statement Completed AFG College application form Curriculum Vitae Statement of your teaching philosophy  The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 November 2024  Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact: Dr Razi Mahmood, Programme Leader - Public Health at AFG College with University of Aberdeen Please do not send application forms or CVs to Dr Mahmood.  Please quote reference number QAT005AX on all correspondence.