American University of Afghanistan Looking for Associate Professor of Politics and International Studies Full Time

Job Title: Associate Professor of Politics and International Studies

Division: SSH

Reports to: Executive Coordinator of Political Science & Public Administration Program

Location:
Doha, Qatar

No. position: One

Vacancy #: AF-Int-16-2023

Closing
date: September 27, 2023

Overview

Founded in 2006, the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is
a private, non-profit, nationally accredited university offering an American-style liberal arts education. We are a dynamic university with
a student population of over 1,000 students.

Position Summary

The Department of Politics and International
Studies within the Division of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is inviting
applications for the academic position of Full-time Assistant Professor of Politics and International Studies. Applicants with previous
relevant teaching experience at university level are welcome to apply. As the language of instruction at AUAF is English, all candidates
must have excellent English language communication skills. This is a contractual full-time position for one year. This position is remote
with the possible option to work at AUAF-Qatar, dependent on funding. The selected candidate will be required to teach 24 credit hours per
academic year in SSH at undergraduate level. This position is contingent on Qatar Foundation funding approval.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Promote the philosophy, mission and vision of AUAF.
2. Provide engaging,
   enthusiastic and student-centered teaching to Afghan students.
3. Establish a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual
   respect.
4. Understand and convey the essentials of the course discipline that students should master.
5. Maintain high academic
   standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness.
6. Work successfully and productively in a team environment with other
   faculty.
7. Establish productive and supportive communication with students.
8. Prepare and comply with the course syllabus
   following the university-approved format and course content.
9. Be organized and conduct classes in accordance with the published
   class schedule.
10. Evaluate student progress through regularly scheduled assessments/exams.
11. Promptly return graded work to
    students and maintain student grade records.
12. Hold regular office hours.
13. Remain engaged and updated in the academic
    profession and in the discipline.
14. Provide academic advising for undergraduate students.
15. Act as advisor to students working
    on senior projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written
  English communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to the comprehensive university mission.
• Commitment to
  fostering an engaging learning environment for Afghan students.
• Flexibility for teaching courses offered online.
• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure
  academic quality.
• Facility with a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which
  contributes to the fulfillment of the AUAF strategic goals.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the academic, socio-economic,
  cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the Afghan students.

Required Qualifications

• A
  PhD in Political Science, International Studies, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of experience of teaching in
  higher education.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow
  University policies and procedures
• International experience is desired.
• International certifications are preferred.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send as a single PDF document that includes: a cover letter,
curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for three references to [email protected] Please include AF-Int-16-2023- Associate Professor of Politics and
International Studies in the subject line of the e-mail. Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed. Please
be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If hired, the successful applicant is expected to provide official proof of
academic degrees. AUAF does not charge recruitment fees to applicants. AUAF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all
levels. AUAF follows a strict non-discriminatory policy in its selection and employment practices. All applicants will receive equal
consideration, and applicants from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.