Location: Doha, Qatar
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, seeks applications for two Open Rank Positions (Assistant/Associate/Professor) in Public Policy at the College of Public Policy (CPP).
The College of Public Policy has a mission to provide interdisciplinary, innovative, ethically informed analysis of real-world problems, to improve policy design and implementation in Qatar and the region, and to contribute to global knowledge and human development.
Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned graduate courses and seminars and, where appropriate, contribute to undergraduate or service teaching, while supporting student learning and academic development.
- Maintain an active research agenda; conduct and publish research in the field of specialization; seek external research funding; and supervise graduate theses and research projects.
- Supervise independent study activities and serve as an academic advisor to students.
- Participate in, and where appropriate, chair university and college committees.
- Contribute to curriculum development, program enhancement, international accreditation processes, and academic quality assurance.
- Provide service to the College, University, profession, and wider policy community.
- Disseminate research findings through publications, conferences, policy engagement, and scholarly presentations.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university in public policy, public administration, political science, governance, policy evaluation, or a closely related field.
- Expertise in Public Policy, with specialization or strong teaching and research interests in Public Administration, Governance, or closely related areas.
- Relevant full-time university teaching and research experience appropriate to the rank sought, with evidence of scholarly productivity and teaching effectiveness.
- A growing or established portfolio of scholarly work, including publications, funded research, and policy-relevant outputs.
- Evidence of an emerging or established regional and international reputation within the scholarly discipline.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, cultures, and communities.
- A track record of engaging and collaborating with policy stakeholders at national, regional, or international levels.
- Arabic language is an advantage.
HBKU offers a tax-free salary and additional benefits including accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance. HBKU is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Closing date: 2026-10-30
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via the online form at https://hbku.wufoo.com/forms/znsbkp61j9445g/. Application packet must include: a letter of interest (no more than two pages), current CV, minimum of one recent full-course teaching evaluation, and three professional references with email and telephone numbers. Applications must be submitted in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered.