Faculty Position in International Politics

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for three (3) open-rank core faculty positions in International Politics. 

We are searching for scholars of Comparative Politics, U.S. Politics, International Relations, and Security Studies to join our International Politics curricular group of internationally recognized scholars. These hires will play a key role in advancing GU-Q’s interdisciplinary teaching and research mission. 

Qualifications 

• Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Political Science, Government, or a closely related field in the Social Sciences.
• We are open to a variety of methodological approaches; the ability to teach undergraduate courses in research methods, data science, and/or statistical analysis is desirable. We particularly seek scholars with dynamic and innovative research trajectories.
• Scholars specializing in political behavior, interest groups, campaigns and elections, new approaches to regional security, emerging and strategic technologies, environmental politics, and the geopolitics of international trade, supply chains, and migration are especially encouraged to apply.
• Scholarly expertise in China and East Asia, Europe, or Latin America is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, as evidenced by publications in—or potential to publish in—internationally recognized journals. 

Academic Environment and Faculty Support 

GU-Q offers a rich academic setting supported by strong institutional resources to enable excellence in teaching and research. Faculty typically teach two courses (or 6 credit hours) per semester (a 2-2 load), supported by best-in-class instructional infrastructure. This includes the Global Classroom, which connects students in Doha with peers in Washington, D.C., for live, cross-campus engagement, and access to collaborative research centers such as the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS). 

To advance faculty scholarship and professional development, GU-Q provides: 

• Access to GU-Q faculty research funds. 
• Eligibility for funding through the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI).
• Annual summer research stipend, up to 2/9 of base salary.
• Generous conference travel funding and professional development resources. 

Compensation and Benefits

GU-Q offers a highly competitive compensation package by U.S. academic standards, along with an exceptional expatriate benefits package that includes: 

• Fully furnished, high-quality housing.
• Transportation allowance.
• Annual family home leave.
• Worldwide health insurance coverage.
• Private school tuition support for accompanying children.
• Additional relocation and onboarding assistance. 

About Georgetown University in Qatar 

GU-Q was established in 2005 alongside other elite international universities in Education City, in partnership with Qatar Foundation. GU-Q is an integral part of Georgetown University, delivering the renowned School of Foreign Service’s Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree. Ranked first in the world in international relations by Foreign Policy magazine, this liberal arts program offers majors in International Politics, International History, Culture and Politics, and International Economics. The degree is awarded by Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. GU-Q is a research-focused, student-oriented institution with a globally competitive research and publications record. For more information on GU-Q, see https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu. 

Life in Qatar

Qatar offers a diverse, safe, and family-friendly living environment. Ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, it is connected by direct flights to over 160 destinations in 90 countries. For a glimpse of what it is like to teach and live in Qatar, see: https://youtu.be/HNoERrWln4k. 

Application Process

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