Arabic Writing Specialist

Doha, Qatar
14 Mar 2019
End of advertisement period
28 Mar 2019
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Full Time

Location        Doha,QA
Department Name        Student Learning Support Center

College/Department Profile        

Qatar University Profile:


Department Profile:


Qatar University was founded in 1973 and is a member of the Arab Universities Federation and the International Federation of Universities. Qatar University offers Foundation programs as well as Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs to over 8,000 enrolled students. Please visit the QU website ( to learn more about our degree programs, our research, university facilities, and campus life.

Duties & Responsibilities        

  1. Provide support to students of all levels and disciplines on a variety of writing assignments and projects in the Arabic language, such as creative writing, lab reports, research papers, theses, resumes and job search correspondence, proposals, and freshman compositions. 
  2. Teach /Explain grammar, sentence structure, essay formats, and other elements related to Arabic writing that students may lack/ may have difficulty with.
  3. Develop and conduct writing workshops/programs and in-class writing presentations on a variety of topics.
  4. Create new, targeted programs to support students with low levels of  Arabic Writing  proficiency
  5. Create new, and identify/ revise existing, paper and electronic Writing skills resources for students.
  6. Track individual students’ progress and regularly communicate with faculty on student Writing needs.  
  7. Maintain individual student files.
  8. Recruit, supervise, and train new qualified peer tutors. 
  9. Schedule, oversee, and evaluate peer-tutoring staff. 
  10. Refer students to other campus support services such as the Academic Support Section, the Student Counselling Center, Library, etc., when appropriate.
  11. Participate in committees designated with specific tasks such as event planning and updating the e-newsletter and social media outlets.
  12. Support in the implementation of the operational plan for the section in the line with center’s strategy.
  13. Participate in SLSC writing and language support events.
  14. Participate in New Student Orientation and college orientation sessions.
  15. Assist in the development and delivery of SLSC marketing campaigns.
  16. Perform other tasks and duties that may be occasionally required in order to meet the requirements of the role and the aims of the University.


Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in teaching Arabic Language and/or Literature or a related field. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Required Documents        

Non Academic:

  1. Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
  2. Experience Certificates.


  1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
  2. Cover letter.
  3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.


Non Academic:

  1. Competitive tax-free salary.
  2. Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
  5. Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
  6. End-of-contract indemnity.


  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.
  8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
  9. End-of-contract indemnity.

How To Apply        
