Core Faculty Positions in International Politics, Open Rank
Location: Qatar
Open Date: Aug 21, 2025
Deadline:
Description
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 https://cirs.georgetown.edu/.
To advance faculty scholarship and professional development, GU-Q provides:
•Access to GU-Q faculty research funds.
•Eligibility for funding through the https://qrdi.org.qa/en-us/.
•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 https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/about/careers/human-resources/benefits-and-allowances/ 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 https://www.qf.org.qa/education/education-city, in partnership with Qatar Foundation. GU-Q is an integral part of Georgetown University, delivering the renowned School of Foreign Service’s https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/programs/bachelor-science-foreign-service-bsfs-degree-program/ degree. Ranked https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/30/international-relations-school-rankings-university-undergraduate-masters-phd-programs/ in international relations by Foreign Policy magazine, this https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/programs/bsfs-core-curriculum-first-two-years-degree/ 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. GU-Q values interdisciplinarity, and its faculty and students benefit from the opportunities offered by the wider academic eco-system of Education City. For more information on GU-Q, seehttps://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/.
Life in Qatar
Qatar offers a diverse, safe, and family-friendly living environment. https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Global-Peace-Index-2025-web.pdf, it is connected by direct flights to over 160 destinations in 90 countries. The iconichttps://www.qnl.qa/en adjacent to GU-Q in Education City and designed by Rem Koolhaas, provides free membership to all faculty and students. Public parks, beaches, sports facilities (including Education City’s extensive sports venues), https://www.qm.org.qa/en cafes, and restaurants abound, and a state-of-the-art metro system connects all parts of Doha and nearby locations (see https://www.visitqatar.qa/en/home). For a glimpse of what it is like to teach and live in Qatar, see:https://youtu.be/HNoERrWln4k.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 500 words), evidence of teaching excellence (such as recent student course ratings, peer observation reports, etc.), and the names of three scholarly references.
All application materials must be submitted via Georgetown’s online application management system at https://apptrkr.com/6508182. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Questions about the online application system should be directed to Ms. Carina Lawson at mailto:cl978@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Professor Rory Miller at mailto:rdm81@georgetown.edu. Please reference “International Politics” in the subject line.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6508182
GU is an https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/200-hiring-and-employment/201-equal-employment-opportunity-affirmative-action/. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic https://georgetown.box.com/s/jkc3kxwrf56e1n2km0jh1vj09fvanw70.
