Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) seeks applications for one (1) senior core associate or
professor position in Economics. Core faculty positions are full-time positions designed to
replicate the institutional commitment to academic freedom and professional opportunities
associated with tenured appointments, in compliance with Georgetown University’s academic
governance guidelines.
We seek applications from colleagues in all economic disciplines, with some preference for
development economics, behavioral economics, international economics, or applied economics.
Applicants must have substantial research accomplishments, evidence of ambitious ongoing
research agendas, and outstanding teaching credentials. Appointment will be at the rank of
associate professor or professor depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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
funding through the Qatar National Research Fund. Junior core faculty are eligible for a
research semester without teaching responsibilities while colleagues with senior core faculty
status are also eligible to apply for periodic research sabbaticals. Colleagues are eligible in the
fourth year to start earning continuing course releases based on publication achievements
accumulated since the beginning of the initial appointment. They also benefit from opportunities
to spend time at the Economics Department on our main campus in Washington, DC, and from
regular research semesters.
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 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.
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. Applications must be made via Job
Openings for Economists. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Questions about the online application system should be directed to Ms. Carina Lawson at
[email protected].
Queries about the position should be directed to [email protected]. Please
reference “International Economics Search” in the subject line.
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.
