Quantity Surveying Lecturers

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU – UK) are offered in Qatar in partnership with Oryx Universal College (OUC), located in a central location in Doha. The team at OUC is a unique family of people committed to the mission "To empower our generation and the future generations to be global leaders; through creation, application and propagation of knowledge, research and innovation".

The following programmes are offered in Academic Year 2022/2023 at the Doha Campus:

Undergraduate Programmes:

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
• BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Human Resources

Postgraduate Programmes:

• MSc in Project Management
• MSc in Leadership and Management Practice
• MSc in Cyber Security
• MSc in Investment and Finance

We are currently recruiting for 5 Lecturer or Senior Lecturer positions in the School of Engineering and Construction to teach theBSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying.

We intend to commence employment with the selected candidates between January and April 2022. You may download the programme specifications and list of modules from the following link on our website:https://oryx.edu.qa/quantity-surveying/.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their ability to:

• Deliver on a range of modules across the respective programme.
• Develop the teaching material and assessments for the modules they deliver across the programme.
• Ensure that existing modules are updated in content as per the latest developments in the industry.
• Collaborate with the industry advisory board to enhance the relevance and quality of the programme.
• Develop assessments for the modules on the programme, ensuring that they are as per LJMU guidelines and policies, in line with the assessment matrix and meet the deadlines for verification and external moderation.
• Take on the role of a personal tutor for students across the programme portfolio.
• Supervise dissertations acrossprogrammes at the undergraduate level and postgraduate level.
• Meet all LJMU academic regulations and Oryx Universal College Quality Assurance processes related to the modules and programs they deliver.
• Contribute to the continuous development of existing programs and introduce new programmes within the school they are affiliated to,
• Deliver CPD and short courses to increase the portfolio of the School of Engineering and Construction.
• Engage in approved research to contribute to the knowledge in strategic priority areas.

The successful applicant must have (essential) a postgraduate degree in a related subject area.

Candidates with one or more of the following credentials will have significant advantages during consideration for this position.

• A PhD (Level 8) qualification,
• Teaching experience delivering undergraduate/postgraduate modules in a recognized university (Level 4 or above),
• Qualification/training to teach at higher education level,
• Having worked in the related industry.
• Professional qualification in business, leadership, project management etc.

Expected Skills

• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills,
• The ability to work well in a team and enrich the corporate culture of the wider organization,
• Be both self-motivated and be able to motivate others,
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development,
• The desire to achieve a teaching qualification (if the candidatedoes not hold such a qualification in hand).

Benefits

Selected Candidates are expected to relocate to Qatar.

We offer excellent remuneration packages to the right candidates on par with market conditions, and an additional incentive package linked to organization level KPIs can be negotiated. Eligible candidates who move to Qatar from overseas for employment are provided with a package that will include additional allowances such as accommodation allowance, dependent children school fees allowance etc.

Qatar as a nation and Doha - its capital offers an amazing second home to the expatriates with a safe and rich environment to live in. The nation offers an amazing atmosphere for individuals and families to live their dream safely and freely. 75% of Qatars population are expatriates from across the world. Doha is Qatar’s ultramodern capital located in the east of the country and is home to approximately 646,000 people from all over the world. It’s the country’s fastest-growing city and its business centre.From a pearling and fishing village of great importance, with around 350 pearling boats at the beginning of the 20thcentury, Doha underwent a complete economic transformation and became a modern and prosperous city. Qatar is the host country of the FIFA World Cup 2022.