36.2615, Jobs: Arabic; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Teaching Faculty Positions in Instructional Arabic, Open Rank, Georgetown University in Qatar

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Subject: 36.2615, Jobs: Arabic; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Teaching Faculty Positions in Instructional Arabic, Open Rank, Georgetown University in Qatar

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Date: 02-Sep-2025
From: Tony Ngo [tony at jobelephant.com]
Subject: Arabic; Applied Linguistics, General Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Teaching Faculty Positions in Instructional Arabic, Open Rank, Georgetown University in Qatar

Job Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Title: Teaching Faculty Positions in Instructional Arabic, Open
Rank
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Language
Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): Arabic (ara)

Description:
Teaching Faculty Positions in Instructional Arabic, Open Rank
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Walsh School of Foreign Service:
Georgetown University in Qatar
Location: Qatar
Open Date: Aug 21, 2025
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for two
open-rank teaching faculty positions in Instructional Arabic.
The successful candidate will hold an M.A. or Ph.D. in language
instruction, linguistics, or applied linguistics. Successful
candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching Arabic at all
levels, including experience working with heritage language learners.
They will also have a record of effective instruction in skill-based
courses (e.g., Business Arabic, Academic Writing) and in leading
co-curricular and experiential learning activities that support Arabic
language development. The expected start date of the position is
August, 2026.
Academic Environment and Faculty Support
GU-Q offers a rich academic setting supported by strong institutional
resources to enable excellence in teaching and research. Teaching
Faculty teach three courses (or 9 credit hours) per semester (a 3-3
load), supported by best-in-class instructional infrastructure. This
includes the Global Classroom, which connects students in Doha with
peers in Washington, D.C., for live, cross-campus engagement, and
access to collaborative research centers such as the
https://cirs.georgetown.edu/.
To advance faculty scholarship and professional development, GU-Q
provides:
 - Access to GU-Q faculty research funds.
 - Eligibility for funding through the https://qrdi.org.qa/en-us/.
 - Annual summer research stipend, up to 2/9 of base salary.
 - Generous conference travel funding and professional development
resources.
Compensation and Benefits:
GU-Q offers a highly competitive compensation package by U.S. academic
standards, along with an exceptional
https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/about/careers/human-resources/benefits-and-allowances/
that includes:
 - Fully furnished, high-quality housing.
 - Transportation allowance.
 - Annual family home leave.
 - Worldwide health insurance coverage.
 - Private school tuition support for accompanying children.
 - Additional relocation and onboarding assistance.
About Georgetown University in Qatar
GU-Q was established in 2005 alongside other elite international
universities in https://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
https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/programs/bachelor-science-foreign-service-bsfs-degree-program/
degree. Ranked
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/30/international-relations-school-rankings-university-undergraduate-masters-phd-programs/
in international relations by Foreign Policy magazine, this
https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/programs/bsfs-core-curriculum-first-two-years-degree/
offers majors in International Politics, International History,
Culture and Politics, and International Economics. The degree is
awarded by Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. GU-Q is a
research-focused, student-oriented institution with a globally
competitive research and publications record. 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,
seehttps://www.qatar.georgetown.edu/.
Life in Qatar
Qatar offers a diverse, safe, and family-friendly living environment.
https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Global-Peace-Index-2025-web.pdf,
it is connected by direct flights to over 160 destinations in 90
countries. The iconichttps://www.qnl.qa/en 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),
https://www.qm.org.qa/en 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.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and continue
until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter
detailing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, a
statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 500 words), evidence of
teaching excellence (such as recent student course ratings, peer
observation reports, etc.), and the names of three scholarly
references.
All application materials must be submitted via Georgetown's online
application management system at https://apptrkr.com/6508117. Faxed or
emailed applications will not be accepted. Questions about the online
application system should be directed to Ms. Carina Lawson at
cl978 at georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to
Professor Youssef Haddad at ya309 at georgetown.edu. Please reference
"Instructional Arabic" in the subject line.
Application Instructions
For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6508117
GU is an
https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/200-hiring-and-employment/201-equal-employment-opportunity-affirmative-action/.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship,
color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and
expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation,
national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political
affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other
characteristic
https://georgetown.box.com/s/jkc3kxwrf56e1n2km0jh1vj09fvanw70.
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Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://apptrkr.com/6508117
Contact Information:
        Youssef Haddad
        Email: ya309 at georgetown.edu

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