"Open-Rank Teaching Faculty Position in Environmental Science"

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, to be offered starting Fall 2026.

We are looking for a teaching professor (open rank) with training and teaching experience in environmental science, focusing on transboundary and/or global environmental science. Areas of expertise could include climate change, ozone depletion, natural resource management, ocean science and fisheries, biodiversity and conservation, marine sciences, environmental toxicology, desert ecologies, or related fields. Candidates should hold a PhD in the natural or life sciences or closely aligned fields.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic scientist able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to students with varying backgrounds. They will develop courses introducing foundational concepts of environmental sciences, including dynamics and impacts of climate change, fundamentals of environmental systems, and key methods, while creating opportunities for in-depth engagement in relevant research areas.

About STIA: Drawing on Georgetown's expertise in international affairs, public policy, global health, environmental studies, and security studies, the STIA program educates leaders in science and technology, advances cross-cutting solutions, and drives innovation at the nexus of science and international affairs. For more information, visit https://stia.georgetown.edu/.

Academic Environment and Faculty Support: GU-Q offers a rich academic setting with resources for teaching and research. Teaching faculty teach three courses per semester, supported by instructional infrastructure like the Global Classroom and access to research centers such as the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS). Faculty receive research funds, eligibility for QRDI funding, annual summer stipends, and conference travel support.

Compensation and Benefits: GU-Q provides a competitive compensation package including furnished housing, transportation allowance, annual family home leave, worldwide health insurance, private school tuition support, and relocation assistance.

About Georgetown University in Qatar: Established in 2005 in Education City, GU-Q delivers the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree with majors in International Politics, International History, Culture and Politics, and International Economics. It is a research-focused institution valuing interdisciplinarity.

Qualifications: Applicants must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence, and names of three references.