A high-k dielectric films is provided, which is doped with divalent or trivalent metals to vary the electron affinity, and consequently the electron and hole barrier height. The high-k dielectric film is a metal oxide of either zirconium (Zr) or hafnium (Hf), doped with a divalent metal, such as calcium (Ca) or strontium (Sr), or a trivalent metal, such as aluminum (Al), scandium (Sc), lanthanum (La), or yttrium (Y). By selecting either a divalent or trivalent doping metal, the electron affinity of the dielectric material can be controlled, while also providing a higher dielectric constant material then silicon dioxide. Preferably, the dielectric material will also be amorphous to reduce leakage caused by grain boundaries. Also provided are sputtering, CVD, Atomic Layer CVD, and evaporation deposition methods for the above-mentioned, doped high dielectric films.