Georgetown University - School of Foreign Service in Qatar

Faculty Position in South Asian History, Open Rank (Assistant / Associate / Professor) at Georgetown University in Qatar

Faculty Position in South Asian History, Open Rank (Assistant / Associate / Professor) at Georgetown University in Qatar

Georgetown University in Qatar

Location: Qatar

Open Date: Jul 27, 2023

Deadline: Oct 01, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for one (1) core assistant, associate, or full professor position in South Asian History (open rank). We are especially interested in candidates with a focus on gender and/or the environment, as well as a transregional understanding of South Asia's place in history whether in the modern or pre-modern context. The successful candidate will be able to teach required undergraduate courses in introductory and regional history, as well as upper-level electives at the advanced undergraduate level in the candidate's area of research specialization.

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. 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 https://connect.qrdi.org.qa/scientific-research/p/opportunities/p/19 andhttps://connect.qrdi.org.qa/scientific-research/p/opportunities/p/22. Junior core assistant professors are eligible for a research semester without teaching responsibilities. Colleagues with senior core faculty status are also eligible to apply for periodic research sabbaticals.

The teaching load for core faculty 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 2/9 of the base salary. The http://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/about/careers/human-resources/benefits-and-allowances/ 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 http://www.qf.org.qa/education/education-city, in partnership with Qatar Foundation. GU-Q is an integral part of Georgetown University, delivering the renowned School of Foreign Service's http://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/programs/bachelor-science-foreign-service-bsfs-degree-program/ a http://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/programs/bsfs-core-curriculum-first-two-years-degree/ 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 http://cirs.georgetown.edu/. 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 http://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/

Qatar offers a diverse, safe and family-friendly living environment. http://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200714-qatar-ranked-safest-country-in-the-world-for-sixth-time/ it is connected by direct flights to over 160 destinations in 90 countries. The iconic http://www.qnl.qa/enadjacent 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), http://www.qm.org.qa/encafes, 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 1, 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/128994Faxed 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 M. Reza Pirbhai, Search Committee Chair, at mrp92@georgetown.edu. Please reference “South Asian History Search” in the subject line.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4444064

Georgetown University is an https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/https%3A//policymanual.gudrupal.georgetown.edu/201-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Affirmative-Action 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 https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/accommodations/procedures/applicants for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.

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