About this role
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for one (1) open-rank teaching faculty position in Environmental Science. The position will support the curriculum for the Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA) major.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic scientist who is able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to students with varying science backgrounds. The incumbent will develop courses and course sequences that introduce the foundational concepts of environmental sciences (including the dynamics and impacts of climate change, fundamentals of environmental systems, and key methods for environmental sciences), while also creating curricular opportunities for in-depth engagement with one or more of the above areas of research.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in the natural or life sciences, or a closely related field. The ability to teach undergraduate courses in environmental science, including foundational courses on environmental systems, climate dynamics, and environmental research methods, is essential. We are open to a variety of methodological approaches. Scholars with expertise in transboundary or global environmental science, including areas such as climate change, natural resource management, ocean science and fisheries, biodiversity and conservation, marine sciences, environmental toxicology, or desert ecologies, are especially encouraged to apply. Scholarly expertise that supports the curricular goals of the STIA major is desirable. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to pedagogy.
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:
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.
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 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.