Assistant Professor of Social Sciences

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the 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.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) established the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) in 2016 with a vision to enrich society in Qatar and across the broader world with transformative educational and research experiences. The College provides graduate programs and research spanning the humanities and social sciences, focusing on intercultural communication, women and society, digital humanities, translation, and accessibility studies. In addition to five Master’s degree programs, the College currently offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Humanities and Social Sciences (College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) | HBKU).

HBKU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will advance the mission of the University through excellence in teaching and curriculum development at the graduate level. This position encompasses instruction in translation studies, audiovisual translation, accessibility, and disability studies, with particular focus on Arabic-speaking contexts.

The role requires a commitment to scholarly excellence through original research, pursuit of external funding opportunities, and mentorship of student research projects. The successful candidate will champion interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement initiatives that promote accessibility and inclusive communication practices.

Beyond the classroom, this position involves contributing to academic program development and building strategic partnerships with local, regional, and international organizations. The successful candidate will work to advance accessibility and inclusion across diverse linguistic, cultural, and media landscapes throughout Qatar and the wider Arab region, positioning HBKU as a leader in accessible communication research and practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned courses or seminars to contribute to student learning

• Supervise independent study activities to guide students in achieving their academic and professional goals

• Serve as academic advisor to students to guide them in the course and their selections

• Serve on and chair university and College committees

• Render service to the professional or lay community relevant to academic specialty

• Direct research programs of undergraduate/graduate students and advise on research matters

• Conduct research in the field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books

• May serve on faculty committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements, and perform a variety of administrative duties

• Participate in curriculum development activities, including the development of curricular materials and special instructional methods to further improve the university/college teaching material

• Conduct research or undertake comparable scholarly activity to contribute to HBKU becoming a leading research university

• Supervise research projects and theses to ensure the success of the research projects and students

• Seek funding support for research to help make HBKU a world-class research university

• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university as required for teaching in certain fields

• 2-5 years of relevant full-time university teaching experience in research, higher education, or closely related areas in industry (additional experience may be required to show equivalency), with evidence of increasing professional maturity and productivity

• Evidence of proficiency in teaching, student supervision, and curriculum and program development

• Research and scholarly achievements judged competent and adequate for the rank of Assistant Professor in comparison with peers active in the same field at major research universities

• Evidence of participation in the scholarly and academic affairs of a university or other appropriate organization, or in an appropriate professional society or organization

• Portfolio of scholarly endeavors (funded research grants, publications, IP/patents, etc.) in comparison with peers active in the same field at a major research university

• Evidence for an increasing regional and international reputation in the scholarly discipline

• Ability to work with and exposure to diverse groups, cultures, and communities

• Support in developing networks and collaboration within HBKU, and with program partners and branch campuses in both teaching and research activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of disability advocacy and inclusive practices in global and/or Arabic-speaking contexts

• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration across translation studies, media accessibility, and disability studies

• Awareness of accessibility legislation, policies, and cultural considerations affecting disability rights in the Arab world

Application Process

To apply, please follow this link.
Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

The successful candidate must be ready to start in the Spring of 2026. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Compensation

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.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.

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