Assistant Professor with a specific focus on environmental policy, sustainability, climate change, and energy transitions
Job Details:
Employer: Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.
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The College invites applications at the Assistant Professor level with a specific focus on environmental policy, sustainability, climate change, and energy transitions, to begin in the academic year 2024-25. The successful candidate will teach and supervise students primarily in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, and be expected to bring comparative policy analysis and global political economy perspectives into his/her teaching. In addition to a focus on policy, the candidate should have a proven research track record in environmental and climate governance issues, international organizations, and national government policies as they have grappled with energy transitions. A thorough knowledge of the SDGs as they pertain to development strategies and global governance is a distinct asset. In addition, candidates will be expected to have strong methodological skills which they can incorporate into their teaching and research. Familiarity with the country and the region is an asset. Evidence of administrative skills, and collegial research collaborations, are also required.
Location:
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Education City, Doha, Qatar
Salary and Benefits:
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.
Application 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 Fall of 2024.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Ph.D. in public policy, economics, political science, or sustainability-related fields.
- 2-5 years of relevant full-time university experience in research, higher education, or closely related areas in industry, with evidence of increasing professional maturity and productivity.
- Research and scholarly achievements judged competent and adequate for the relevant rank in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university.
- A significant national, regional, and international reputation in scholarly endeavors (funded research grants, publications, etc.) in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university.
- The ability to work with and lead diverse groups, cultures, and communities.
Job Type:
Academic
Field:
College of Public Policy (CPP)
Documents Required:
Online
