Teaching Professor and Executive Director of Georgetown McDonough Dubai

Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor position to teach in, support, and guide the Dubai location on a strong growth trajectory. In addition to teaching, this non-tenure line faculty member will provide administrative support for the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Masters in International Business and Policy (IBP), and other possible future programs in the Dubai location.

 This position covers 15-credits of teaching and administrative responsibilities including:

• Teaching courses with an emphasis on strategy, economics, international business, management, leadership, and/or organization behavior, in the EMBA and other programs in the Dubai operation, as well as on the main campus in Washington D.C.;
• Collaborating with faculty to make continuous improvements to the curriculum and courses;
• Coordinating with administrative, career services, and admissions staff at MSB, and collaborating with other Georgetown University Schools, as needed;
• Growing the presence of Georgetown University, the McDonough School of Business, the EMBA program, the IBP program, and other future programs in the UAE and other countries in the MENASA (Middle-East, North Africa, and South Asia) region;
• Engaging in short-term and long-term strategic planning to ensure growth of the Dubai presence in terms of student enrollment, launch of new programs, and faculty scholarship opportunities;
• Engaging with external constituents to build the Georgetown reputation, brand, and relationships; and,
• Representing the university and the school at important events in the region, either organized by Georgetown or by other entities, including as a speaker, panelist, participant and representative.

Candidates must hold a graduate degree (a Ph.D. is highly preferred) in Business or a related discipline. We are seeking dynamic candidates with demonstrated ability to successfully teach courses in the strategy, economics, international business, management, leadership and/or organization behavior space with relevant professional experience in these field(s), build relationships with key business and government entities, speak at events, and support in the running of our entrepreneurial, rapidly growing presence in the MENASA region. The successful candidate must be an outgoing relationship builder and leader who can contribute to our Dubai operations. The appointment can begin as early as August 2026. We will begin reviewing materials in November 2025 and the search process will continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business offers unparalleled access to the world's business, policy, and thought leaders. The school, which attracts faculty and students from around the world, is committed to building global business knowledge and inspiring ethical leaders to serve the common good. Known for its emphasis at the intersection of business and global affairs and its values-based approach to business as part of Georgetown's rich Catholic, Jesuit tradition, the school also is focused on how business can be a force for change by addressing fields of the future, such as healthcare, sustainability, and AI and the future of work. The school's undergraduate and graduate degree programs provide solid grounding in all the core management disciplines, with an emphasis on the global, ethical, and political environment of business. Recently, the school has launched a new presence in Dubai with the goal of providing greater accessibility to international students, but particularly in the MENASA region. The current opportunity will be based in Dubai. The McDonough School of Business has an ongoing commitment to being a community in diversity as a fundamental aspect of the Georgetown community.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To assure full consideration, applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations and names and contact information of three references should be submitted by clicking the 'Apply' button. Consideration will begin on November 1, 2025, or earlier, but applications are welcome until the position is filled.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position is $191,000 - $240,000, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors. 

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.