Faculty Position in Comparative Politics and IPOL, Open Rank (Assistant / Associate / Professor)
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Walsh School of Foreign Service: Georgetown University in Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar
Open Date: Sep 30, 2024
Deadline:
Description
Georgetown University in Qatar invites applications for one (1) senior or junior core faculty position in Comparative Politics. Core faculty positions are full-time positions designed to replicate the institutional commitment to academic freedom and professional opportunities associated with tenure-track and tenured appointments, in compliance with Georgetown University’s academic governance guidelines. This is an open rank search.
We seek scholars with a regional specialization in East, South, or South-East Asia. The successful candidate will be able to teach a core curriculum course in Comparative Political Systems and Scope and Methods in Political Science. The ability to teach, and mentor, quantitative research in politics will be an advantage.
Applicants should have a record of scholarship and teaching appropriate for their rank.
The successful applicant will take their place at a top-ranking research institution and will have as colleagues a team of internationally-recognized scholars.
GU-Q provides generous research support and support for conference travel. Faculty at Georgetown University in Qatar are eligible to apply for GU-Q Faculty Research Funds and the Qatar National Research Fund’s Qatar Academic Research Grant and National Research Program. Colleagues with senior core faculty status are eligible to apply for periodic research sabbaticals.
The teaching load is 2-2. GU-Q boasts best-in-class teaching facilities including a Global Classroom for classes connecting students in Washington, D.C. and Doha.
Compensation is very competitive in relation to the US academic market. It includes an annual summer research stipend for active scholars, amounting to an additional 2/9 of the base salary. The expatriate benefits package includes fully-furnished high-quality housing, transportation allowance, annual family home leave allowance, health insurance (worldwide coverage), generous private school tuition support for accompanying children, etc.
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: a liberal arts program offering majors in International Politics, International History, Culture and Politics, and International Economics. Several MA programs are in development. Degrees are issued by Georgetown University. GU-Q is a research-focused, student-oriented institution with a globally competitive research and publications record and it houses the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS). 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, see https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu.
Qatar offers a diverse, safe and family-friendly living environment. Ranked the safest country in the world in 2020, it is connected by direct flights to over 160 destinations in 90 countries. The iconic National Library, 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), museums, 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.
Qualifications
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on October 15, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names of three scholarly references. All application materials must be submitted via Georgetown’s online application management system at http://apply.interfolio.com/156206. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Questions about the online application system should be directed to Ms. Carina Lawson at cl978@georgetown.edu.
Queries about the position should be directed to Professor Clyde Wilcox, Search Committee Chair, at wilcoxc@georgetown.edu. Please reference “Comparative Politics Search” in the subject line.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/156206
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.
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