Teaching Faculty Position in Science for All Program Open Rank
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Walsh School of Foreign Service: Georgetown University in Qatar

Location: Qatar
Open Date: Sep 15, 2023
Deadline: Oct 01, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
Georgetown University in Qatar invites applications for one (1) assistant, associate, or professor teaching faculty position in the Science for All program. This position is open rank and will be hired at the assistant, associate, or professor level. The position starts in August 2024. We seek an enthusiastic scientist and excellent teacher to develop and teach science courses to non-science majors as part of the “Science for All” core curriculum requirement for undergraduate students majoring in the social sciences and humanities. The courses must emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental problems, global health, international security, or related topics at the intersection of science, technology, and international affairs. Examples include climate change, contaminants and biodiversity loss, or nuclear energy and security. The courses must be anchored in the natural sciences (i.e. ecology, biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or neuroscience), and may also include perspectives from history, philosophy, and sociology of science and technology. These courses are specifically designed to illustrate, in the context of the natural sciences, how scientific understanding is developed, tested, and revised. As with all of Georgetown's core curriculum, Science for All courses should help students connect the subject matter of the course to broader contexts such as ethical and social issues.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, geosciences, or neuroscience with an additional focus on the implications of science and technology for international affairs; demonstrated pedagogical training and excellence in teaching; and a genuine interest in effectively communicating science to a diverse population of undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be able to teach three distinct undergraduate science requirement courses, for a total of six courses per year. Ability to teach courses in more than one discipline and to contribute to the development of an environmental studies minor will be an advantage.

Teaching faculty positions are full-time positions designed to replicate the institutional commitment to academic freedom and professional opportunities in compliance with Georgetown University's academic governance guidelines.

The initial academic appointment is for a 3-year term, and is renewable. The instructional load for teaching faculty is 3-3. GU-Q boasts best-in-class teaching facilities including a Global Classroom for classes connecting students in Washington, D.C., and Doha.

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.

Compensation is very competitive in relation to the US academic market. 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 1, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and the names of three scholarly references. Applications must be made via Georgetown’s online application management system at https://apply.interfolio.com/132222. 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 Dr. James Olsen, Search Committee Chair, at jco34@georgetown.edu. Please reference “Science for All Search” in the subject line.


For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/132222

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.






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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.