Open Rank Teaching Faculty Position in English and Writing

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for one (1) open-rank teaching faculty position in English and Writing. 

Candidates should have significant expertise in composition or academic writing pedagogy.  A Ph.D. in rhetoric, composition, or writing studies is preferred, but candidates with Ph.D.s in related disciplines will be considered. Applicants must demonstrate strong experience and interest in working with students from a wide range of educational backgrounds, cultural contexts, and levels of English proficiency. Candidates would ideally have experience implementing accessible and equitable pedagogies for culturally diverse, multilingual students and/or teaching in multicultural/multilingual environments. 

Applicants will teach introductory undergraduate courses in English academic writing with a liberal humanities/social sciences focus, as well as coordinate with the current Director of First-Year Writing to expand the writing program to increase support for writing in the majors (taught by faculty across disciplines). 

As many students pursue majors in history, political science, literature, and cultural/religious studies, candidates with backgrounds/experience in the liberal humanities are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Academic Environment and Faculty Support

Teaching Faculty teach three courses (or 9 credit hours) per semester (a 3-3 load), supported by best-in-class instructional infrastructure. 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).
• Eligibility to apply for a summer research supplement equivalent 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, International Economics, and Science, Technology, and International Affairs. 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. GU-Q values interdisciplinarity, and its faculty and students benefit from the opportunities offered by the wider academic ecosystem of Education City. For more information on GU-Q, see https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu. 

Life in Qatar

Qatar offers a diverse, family-friendly living environment, with the cultural, educational, and recreational resources of a major global city. Public parks, beaches, sports facilities (including Education City’s extensive sports venues), museums, cafes, and restaurants abound, and a state-of-the-art metro system connects all parts of Doha and nearby locations. Qatar continues to rank highly in the Global Peace Index. This short video offers a glimpse of what it is like to live in Qatar. 

Application Process

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.  

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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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