AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is an established and exciting higher education partnership forged in 2017. The partnership has created the first UK University in the State of Qatar offering mainstream degrees outside of Qatar Foundation. We celebrated our first cohort of graduates in 2019 and have seen significant growth in student numbers. We are committed to supporting the Aberdeen 2040 agenda https://www.abdn.ac.uk/2040/ in addition to the Qatar National Vision 2030.With over 528 years of history, the ‘ancient’ University of Aberdeen is among the world’s leading higher educational institutions consistently ranked within the top 200 universities in the world. In 2024 the University of Aberdeen has been named within the top 10 universities in the UK and top 50 in the world in the new Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. With ambitious growth plans for the future, AFG College with the University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit committed academic professionals who are seeking new opportunities within the international higher education sector.Currently there are over 600 students studying at our Qatar campus. To accommodate the growth in our student numbers, plans are underway to build a new larger campus to be opened in 2026. This new campus will allow for further expansion in student numbers, degree offerings and research. These are particularly exciting times for both the College and the University and the wider higher education sector in Qatar.AFG College with the University of Aberdeen currently offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including:UndergraduateBSc (Hons) Computer ScienceBA (Hons) Business ManagementBA (Hons) Accounting & FinanceBSc (Hons) Business Management & Information SystemsBSc (Hons) Business Management & International RelationsMA (Hons) Politics & International RelationsPostgraduateMBAMSc in International Business ManagementMSc in International Commercial LawMSc in International Human Resource ManagementMSc Global Business CommunicationsMasters in Public Health (MPH)
Job Description
To meet this growing demand and in order to provide an excellent learning experience for our students, AFG College wish to recruit well-rounded academics with specialization in the following academic discipline of Global Business Communication.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their significant experience in teaching in Higher Education (HE), recognized academic and teaching qualifications and sustained academic or professional engagement activities. In particular, the candidate has to have a PhD in Global Business Communication or any similar that focuses on advanced study and research in the fields of communication strategies, practices, and theories as they apply in a global business context. Applicants will have a track record of university teaching and learning and/or experience of training, educating and mentoring the development of others. Ideally candidates will have a teaching qualification, a recognition of the HEA or be willing to work towards their membership of a relevant Higher Education Professional Body.
It is essential for candidates to hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a related discipline. Applicants will need to evidence scholarship and/or professional engagement, interaction, and activities related to their field of teaching.
In response to the expanding needs of the marketplace and to enhance the academic offerings for our students, AFG College in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen is eager to expand its faculty by recruiting accomplished academics with a focus on Global Communication within various sectors. This specialization is not confined to any single industry but is relevant across diverse fields such as construction, oil & gas, law, healthcare, politics, engineering, media, and energy.
The ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of how communication strategies vary between cultures and disciplines, and they will bring a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights into the classroom. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the curriculum and engage with students through teaching key modules that include, but are not limited to, Communication Theory and Analysis, Negotiations and Cross-Cultural Management, Intercultural Communication, and Institutional Discourse.
Through their contributions, the successful candidates will significantly influence the development of future leaders in global business communication, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate and succeed in a complex, interconnected world. Transnational education experience will be an advantage for all applicants. The ability to teach in more than one discipline-related area is essential. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, successful candidates will also be expected to participate in the administration of the programmes, actively engage with industry and in relevant scholarship activities. Knowledge of the profession and links to industry will enhance the expectation that candidates will collaborate with other research faculty within the partnership and in the wider academic community in their area of expertise.
How to apply:
To submit a completed application please ensure the below documents are included:
- Covering letter which highlights your suitability for the role
- Completed AFG College application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of your teaching philosophy
The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 November 2024
Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:
Dr Georgios Kapogiannis, Programme Leader for the MSc in Global Business Communication Georgios.Kapogiannis@afg-aberdeen.edu.qa or Georgios.Kapogiannis@abdn.ac.uk
Please do not send application forms or CVs to Dr Kapogiannis.
Appointments will be made based on qualifications, HE teaching & learning (T&L) experience and ability to demonstrate academic leadership in T&L, scholarship, research and administrative contribution.
Please quote reference number QAT009AX on all correspondence.
AFG College with the University of Aberdeen offer attractive expatriate packages commensurate with similar opportunities within the international higher education sector.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.