Non-Core Faculty Position - Arabic Language Instruction

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) aims to recruit a teaching-oriented faculty member in Arabic Language. This is a full-time, three-year position that is eligible for renewal. The teaching load is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will be able to teach Modern Standard Arabic at all levels. We are particularly interested in hearing from colleagues with previous experience teaching Arabic to non-native and heritage language learners.

Qatar offers a diverse, safe, and family-friendly environment. Compensation and expatriate benefits packages are extremely competitive. GU-Q provides generous research support and support for conference travel. Faculty members at GU-Q are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund for various research opportunities.

For more information on GU-Q, see https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu . For a glimpse of what it is like to teach and live in Qatar, see: https://youtu.be/HNoERrWln4k .

Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of teaching evaluations, and the names of three scholarly references. All application materials should be emailed to GUQ-ARABIC@georgetown.edu. Please reference “Arabic Search” in the subject line. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Omar Khalifah, chairperson of the search committee, at: ok111@georgetown.edu

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.