Teaching Faculty Position in Instructional French, Open Rank

Description

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

The successful candidate will have native or near-native proficiency in French, an advanced command of English, and an M.A. or Ph.D. in applied linguistics, FLE (Teaching French as a Foreign Language), SLA (Second Language Acquisition), or a related field, with expertise in French language and linguistics, as well as pedagogy.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching French at all levels. They will also have a record of effective instruction in skill-based courses (e.g., Academic Writing) and in leading co-curricular and experiential learning activities that support French language development. Familiarity with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and its proficiency benchmarks would be an advantage.

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 Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) .

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

• Access to GU-Q faculty research funds.
• Eligibility for funding through the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI) .
• 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 exceptional expatriate benefits package 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 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. 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 .

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 on October 1, 2026 , 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 . 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 Professor Guy Spielmann at [email protected] . Please reference "Instructional French" in the subject line.