Teaching Assistant

Job Description

College/Department ProfileQatar University Profile:Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.College Profile:The College of Medicine is the eighth college of Qatar University and was founded in October 2014. It is fully aligned with Qatars national strategies in Education and Health, as well as Qatar Universitys strategic plan. The College of Medicine will admit the first cohort of students in Fall 2015 and will utilize an innovative ability-based curriculum and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to graduate competent physicians to meet the health care needs of society. The College will offer a 6-year medical program, leading to an MD degree that will enable graduates to pursue advanced clinical training. Graduates will be prepared by the College of Medicine to sit for international medical licensing exams to ensure their seamless transition into the next phases of their medical careers. The College will contribute to medical education, patient care, medical research, and community outreach in Qatar. We intend to build an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge. See our website at www.qu.edu.qa/medicine for further information.Duties & Responsibilities1. Teach UG courses independently, including: preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials and practical classes, and assessing student assignments and grade student performance (only if TA hold a master degree in the specialization) 2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in field studies, field trips, internship, etc. 3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related sessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. under the supervision of the instructor. 4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practical setting under supervision of the instructor. 5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory and practice components of their program. 6.Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limited to assistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory supplies and resources, and organizing materials for laboratory practice experience. 7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory and classroom learning experience. 8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literature related to topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences. 9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selected topics. 10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes, project laboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervision of course instructors. 11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours. 12. Assists with senior students graduation projects and research related to the mission and service of the university.Duties & Responsibilities1. Teach UG courses independently, including: preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials and practical classes, and assessing student assignments and grade student performance (only if TA hold a master degree in the specialization) 2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in field studies, field trips, internship, etc. 3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related sessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. under the supervision of the instructor. 4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practical setting under supervision of the instructor. 5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory and practice components of their program. 6.Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limited to assistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory supplies and resources, and organizing materials for laboratory practice experience. 7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory and classroom learning experience. 8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literature related to topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences. 9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selected topics. 10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes, project laboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervision of course instructors. 11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours. 12. Assists with senior students graduation projects and research related to the mission and service of the university.Required DocumentsAcademic:1. Current Curriculum Vitea. 2. Cover letter. 3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.4. Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).5. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree). 6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.BenefitsAcademic: 1. A three-year renewable contract. 2. Salary is commensurate with experience.3. Tax-free salary. 4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.5. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.6. Educational allowance for candidates children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies. 8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies. 9. End-of-contract indemnity.

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Qatar University is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country.