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Postdoctoral Fellow in Academic and Disciplinary Writing – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
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Date posted
April 21, 2025
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Deadline
April 21, 2025
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Study location
Al Rayyan
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Tuitions
Competitive
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Qualification
Doctorate Degree
Description
Institution:
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q)
Location:
Education City, Doha, Qatar
Start Date:
January 2025
Application Open Date:
November 13, 2024
Job Overview
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Academic and Disciplinary Writing. This is a full-time, 12-month contract position starting in January 2025, with the possibility of renewal. The fellow will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team focused on enhancing academic writing support across disciplines.
This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in English, applied linguistics, education, rhetoric, or related fields, and a passion for academic writing research and pedagogy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of a research team focused on academic and disciplinary writing
- Collect and manage qualitative and quantitative data, including student writing samples, interviews, surveys, focus groups, and think-aloud protocols
- Design instructional materials and teaching resources for academic writing support
- Facilitate academic writing workshops for students and faculty
- Offer one-on-one writing support and feedback to students
- Create and maintain online modules that scaffold academic writing skills
- Analyze data from student writing and other research instruments
- Support the preparation of conference presentations and scholarly publications
Qualifications
- PhD in English, Applied Linguistics, Rhetoric, Second Language Acquisition, Education, or a related discipline
- Proven teaching experience, especially in academic or disciplinary writing
- Experience designing curriculum or instructional materials for writing instruction
- Background in writing research, discourse analysis, systemic functional linguistics, or corpus linguistics
- Familiarity with online learning tools and module development (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar offers a competitive salary package, including:
- Relocation allowance
- Housing and schooling support
- Travel allowances
- Access to professional development opportunities
About Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
CMU-Q is a branch campus of Carnegie Mellon University, located in Qatar Foundation’s Education City, alongside other leading American and European universities. The campus is committed to undergraduate education in Computer Science, Business Administration, Biological Sciences, and Information Systems. The student body is internationally diverse, with representation from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following documents via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/158965
- Cover letter detailing your interest and alignment with the position
- Updated CV, including contact details for two references
- Diversity and inclusion statement (1 page max)
- Sample teaching materials and/or academic publications
Application review will begin immediately. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by January 1, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews. The position will remain open until filled.
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