Research Consultant - AlQuds Bard College for Arts and Sciences " Jerusalem "
About Al-Quds Bard College :
Now in its fourteenth year of operation, Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences (AQB) is an innovative program introducing a liberal arts undergraduate education to the West Bank, with an enrollment of approximately 331 undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate program at AQB is rigorous, culminating in a two-semester independent senior project, which is generally a demanding research paper. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program requires an equal amount of advanced study in the elected academic discipline (Mathematics, Biology, English, History, or Sciences), and in key education courses that challenge teachers to apply the results of research and pedagogical analysis to the actual work of teaching. Graduates of AQB receive two degrees: a BA or a MAT from Al-Quds University and a BA or MAT from Bard College (New York). The College is also part of a global network of higher education institutions, the Open Society University Network (OSUN).
Job Purpose :
AQB invites applications for a consultancy/research position to conduct an in-depth inquiry and review of the Landscape of Secondary Education in the West Bank and Jerusalem. The duration of the research consultancy is from January 25th to May 1st, 2023. We seek candidates who are experienced educators with knowledge of both the K-12 and higher education environments in Palestine. The consultant should demonstrate the ability and willingness to work on the consultancy in both the West Bank and Jerusalem, and strong communications skills in Arabic and English.
The consultancy will involve research into policies and regulations of the Ministry of Education, the secondary school landscape in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, a review of high school curricula, and information about innovative secondary school models from abroad. A more detailed scope of work will be shared with candidates at the interview stage.
Requirements :
- Ph.D. in any academic field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in K-12 education
- Good knowledge of both the K-12 and higher education landscape in Palestine.
- Previous experience in research in the education field
- Strong research skills
- Good analytical skills and capacity to present data in a clear and concise manner
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a CV; a cover letter that addresses your interest and background as it relates to this position; evidence of research experience; and one letter of reference to :
info@bard.alquds.edu.
Please insert “Research Consultancy Position at AQB” in the subject line of the email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on 4 January 2023.