Assistant / Associate / Full Teaching Professor of Instructional Arabic

EURAXESS Ireland; Doha; On-site; QAR 328,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished housing

Worldwide health insurance

Private school tuition support

Annual home leave

Job summary

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for an open-rank teaching faculty position in Instructional Arabic. The successful candidate will hold an M.A. or Ph.D.

in applied linguistics, linguistics, language education, or a related field, with expertise in Arabic language, literature, or pedagogy. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching Arabic at all levels, including heritage language learners, and lead co-curricular and experiential activities that

Qualifications

• MA or PhD in applied linguistics, linguistics, language education, or related field.
• Expertise in Arabic language, literature, or pedagogy.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Arabic at all levels, including heritage learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Arabic at all levels, including business Arabic and academic writing.
• Lead co-curricular and experiential learning activities supporting Arabic language development.
• Contribute to classroom and program development and scholarship.

Education

MA or Ph.D. in applied linguistics, linguistics, language education, or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IN QATAR Research Field Language sciences Literature Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 2 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Qatar Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Location: Qatar

Open Date: Aug 23, 2026

Deadline: Oct 03, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for one (1) open-rank teaching faculty position inInstructional Arabic.

The successful candidate will hold an M.A. or Ph.D. in applied linguistics, linguistics, language education, or a related field, with expertise in Arabic language, literature, or pedagogy.

The successful candidate 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.

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 theCenter for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) .

To advance faculty scholarship and professional development, GU‑Q provides:

• Eligibility to apply for a summer research supplement equivalent 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 exceptionalexpatriate benefits package that includes:

• Fully furnished, high-quality housing.
• 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 inEducation 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. Ranked first in the world in international relations by Foreign Policy magazine, this liberal arts program offers majors in International Politics, International History, Culture and Politics, International Economics, and Science, Technology, and International Affairs. 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 ecosystem of Education City. For more information on GU‑Q, see https://www.qatar.georgetown.edu .

Life in Qatar

Qatar offers a diverse, family-friendly living environment, with the cultural, educational, and recreational resources of a major global city. 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. Within Education City, the iconic Qatar National Library , designed by Rem Koolhaas, provides free membership to faculty and students. Faculty at GU‑Q also benefit from a close-knit Georgetown community, strong institutional support, and regular coordination between Doha and Washington, D.C. While the early months of 2026 brought instability to the region, Doha remains one of the safest cities in the world, and Qatar continues to rank highly in the Global Peace Index . Doha is connected by direct flights to more than 160 destinations in 90 countries. This short video offers a glimpse of what it is like to teach and live in Qatar.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin onOctober 3, 2026. 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 materialsmustbe submitted via Georgetown’s online application management system athttps://apply.interfolio.com/191845 . Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Questions about the online application system should be directed to Ms. Carina Lawson [e-mail] . Queries about the position should be directed to Professor Youssef Haddad [e-mail] . Please reference “Instructional Arabic” in the subject line.