Humanities Instructor – General Studies

Job description:

Instructors at Qatar Technical Institute (QTI) form the backbone of the

training ecosystem and play a critical role in delivering high-quality

vocational, technical and defence training in accordance with the Ministry of

Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) standards. The Humanities instructor

works in the General Studies department, which forms the first year of a

two-year diploma.

The primary role of the Humanities Instructor is to deliver the Humanities

curriculum to military students in accordance with all policies and processes

at the QTI. The role involves teaching and supporting the creation,

maintenance, and delivery of Humanities subjects, including Qatar History, Human Rights, and Islamic Culture,to specific standards within the General Studies department.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to plan and implement engaging

lessons based on MoEHE curriculum. They will create an inclusive learning

environment that supports student success while maintaining academic rigor and

adherence to institutional standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate

strong communication skills, a commitment to student-centered learning, and the

ability to inspire interest and achievement in the different subjects within Humanities.

The role involves engaging in regular feedback meetings with Senior

Instructors in support of continuous improvement of the instructor’s classes

and the department as a whole. Taking ownership of their classes and leading by

example, the instructor must demonstrate professionalism and flexibility. The

instructor must also demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional

development and continuous improvement initiatives within the QTI.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in

responding to changing priorities, student needs, and organisational

requirements. They will work collaboratively with colleagues and military

stakeholders to support student achievement and departmental objectives,

fostering positive and productive working relationships across the

organisation. The instructor will be agile to meet evolving educational and

organizational requirements, embracing change and maintaining a proactive

approach to ensure the continued success of students, the department, and the

QTI.

Key Aspects of the role:

1.Deliver high-quality Humanities instruction in accordance with QTI

policies, procedures, and curriculum requirements.

2.Support military students in achieving academic success and developing knowledge

of Qatar History, Human Rights, and Islamic

Culture.

3.Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance, and continuous

improvement initiatives within the General Studies department.

4.Foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centred learning environment

that promotes engagement, critical thinking,

and respect for Qatari values and traditions.

5.Work collaboratively with colleagues and military stakeholders to support

student achievement and departmental objectives.

6.Maintain accurate records and meet all reporting, administrative, and

performance management requirements.

Key Values:

Demonstrate and embody core values of:

1.Knowledge: Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, applying

expertise and insights to make decisions, solve problems and contribute to organisational success.

2.Agility: Adapt quickly to changing priorities, customer requirements, and

business needs, embracing flexibility to deliver organisational success.

3.Trust: Build and maintain strong relationships through transparency,

reliability, and collaboration, fostering confidence among colleagues and

customers.

4.Decency: Act with respect, integrity and fairness, promoting an inclusive

and supportive workplace.

1.Training

Delivery

• Teach Humanities subjects within

the General Studies programme.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging

lessons that meet curriculum requirements and address diverse student needs.

• Apply effective classroom

management strategies and maintain a positive learning environment.

• Provide academic and pastoral

support to students throughout their learning journey.

2.Student

Progress

• Assess student learning using

formative and summative assessment methods.

• Provide timely and constructive

oral and written feedback.

• Monitor, record, and report student

progress, attendance, and behaviour in accordance with QTI requirements.

3.Curriculum

Development and Quality Improvement

• Contribute to the development,

review, and enhancement of curriculum materials and teaching resources.

• Participate in lesson observations,

feedback processes, and professional development activities.

• Support departmental continuous

improvement initiatives and share best practice with colleagues.

4.Administration

and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student and

administrative records within required timescales.

• Use approved teaching and

administrative technologies effectively.

• Provide teaching cover when

required.

• Follow established communication

and reporting procedures.

• Engage fully with QTI performance

management processes and professional standards.

• Maintain a professional classroom

environment.

5.Health,

Safety and Environment (SHE)

• Comply with all QTI health, safety,

and environmental policies and procedures.

• Complete all mandatory SHE training

and demonstrate safe working practices.

• Promote a safe, disciplined, and

professional learning environment within classrooms and training facilities.

6.Military

Environment

• Build and maintain positive

professional relationships with military personnel.

• Operate professionally and

respectfully within the military training environment.

Requirements

Essential

• Holds qualified teacher

status or a relevant education and training qualification (e.g. PGCE, B.Ed.,

M.Ed., MA, BA, Diploma, or equivalent) in a Humanities subject or a related

field.

• Relevant experience

teaching Humanities subjects to international students in a range of contexts.

• Knowledge and

experience teaching Qatar History, Human Rights, Islamic Culture,

or Social Studies.

• Demonstrable soft

skills across a multi-disciplinary department.

• Ability to use a range

of teaching and administrative technologies.

• Strong classroom

management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to cultural

sensitivity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Desirable

1.Experience within a

military setting.

2.Teaching experience in

the Middle East.

3.Arabic language.

4.In addition to the primary teaching specialism,

Instructors may be required to support the delivery, development, assessment,

verification, and administration of other subject areas, programmes, or

training activities within the organisation as directed by the Customer, Line

Manager, Head of Department, or Head of the Organisation. Such responsibilities

will be allocated based on the Instructors/Lecturers qualifications,

professional experience, industry background, demonstrated competence, and

previous teaching or training experience. Where appropriate, Instructors/Lecturers

may be provided with internal training, mentoring, professional development, or

familiarisation activities to enable them to undertake additional teaching and

training responsibilities effectively.

Human resources

Experienced professionals