Humanities Instructor – General Studies

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.

Core
Responsibilities:

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.

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6. Military
Environment

• Build and maintain positive
professional relationships with military personnel.

• Operate professionally and
respectfully within the military training environment.

Requirements

Qualification/Trade
Knowledge:

Essential:

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• 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.