Careers

VCUarts Qatar is the Qatar campus of the prestigious Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1998 through a partnership with Qatar Foundation, VCUarts Qatar offers a range of fully accredited BFA, MFA and BA courses in the Arts. Located in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, VCUarts Qatar students represent a diverse range of nationalities with students coming from more than 40 different countries.

Qatar is a liberal, hospitable and progressive country in the Arabian Gulf. Doha offers all the conveniences fond in a cosmopolitan city, whilst maintaining a traditional Arab flavor evident in the old markets and the city’s Islamic architecture.  The US Embassy considers Qatar among the safest countries in the world for Americans and English is the standard second language.

     Benefits

VCUarts Qatar strives to provide an engaged, learner-centered environment that fosters inquiry, discovery and innovation in a global setting, and the University plays a leading role in the development of the creative sector within Qatar.  

To maintain these standards we recruit the best candidates from across the globe, if you are interested in a career at VCUarts Qatar then please review our international and local vacancies below.

International Job Vacancies

• There are no international vacancies available at the moment.

Important Note about International Hires

In line with the State of Qatar Immigration rules, expatriates seeking employment in Qatar must obtain a valid residence permit to work or reside in Qatar. To obtain this permit, successful candidates will be required to clear the following medical screening and fingerprinting process.

Medical Screening

Medical screening will consist of the following tests:

1. Blood test for HIV, Hepatitis B and C
2. Chest X-ray to screen for TB

Children under the age of 10 years do not need to go through the above medical testing.

Fingerprinting

After clearance for the medical tests, an appointment for fingerprinting will be scheduled at the CEID (Criminal Evidence & Investigation Department).

Adjunct Job Vacancies

• Adjunct Instructor - Art History
• Adjunct Instructor - Painting & Printmaking

Important Note about Adjunct Hires

In line with the State of Qatar immigration rules, expatriates seeking employment in Qatar must obtain a valid residence permit to work or reside in Qatar.

• Individuals seeking employment with VCUarts Qatar must submit a No Objection letter from the sponsor (spouse, parent or company) for employment at VCUarts Qatar for the contract duration.
•  A No Objection letter must be provided to HR before the contract can be issued. An individual cannot start working without a signed contract.
• Within the first week of employment, individuals must begin the process of applying for CEID clearance or temporary work permit depending on their sponsorship type.
• Individuals will not be permitted to continue employment with VCUarts Qatar after the initial 6 months if the CEID clearance or temporary work permit is not obtained.
• VCUarts Qatar cannot provide sponsorship to individuals due to the temporary nature of the position.
• Individuals whose spouse has signed a declaration, stating that the individual will not seek employment while being sponsored by their spouse, will not be eligible to apply for a temporary position at  VCUarts Qatar.

Local Job Vacancies

• Research Assistant

Important Note about Local Hires

In line with the State of Qatar Immigration rules, expatriates seeking employment in Qatar must obtain a valid residence permit to work or reside in Qatar. To obtain this permit, successful candidates will be required to clear the following medical screening and fingerprinting process.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a CEID clearance.

Notice

The intent of these job descriptions are to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given the title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in the description.

Equal Opportunities

VCUarts Qatar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.

Human Resources Team