Assistant Associate Full Professor of Health and Environment

Description

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for one open-rank core faculty position in health and environment.

We seek applicants with a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in public health and epidemiology, environmental science, economics, political science, geography, medical anthropology, medical sociology, international health law, or a related discipline, with demonstrated expertise at the intersection of health, environment, and climate change.

Applicants should demonstrate research expertise and teaching excellence focusing on interactions between public health, environment, climate change, armed conflicts and/or sustainable development. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following dimensions of environmental health:

Climate and health

Environmental epidemiology

One Health

Water, sanitation and hygiene

Environmental justice

Air pollution

Emerging contaminants

Urban and built environments

Environmental policy

Disaster preparedness and response

Food systems

Scholars developing methodological approaches that integrate big data analytics, for example, refined exposure assessments, are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in public health and epidemiology, environmental science, economics, political science, geography, medical anthropology, medical sociology, international health law, or a related discipline.

We are open to a variety of methodological approaches; the ability to teach undergraduate courses in environmental health, climate and health, environmental epidemiology, and environmental research methods is essential.

A dynamic and innovative research trajectory.

Scholars with expertise in climate and health, environmental toxicology and epidemiology, environmental exposure science, environmental justice, One Health, or environmental policy are especially encouraged to apply.

Candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, as evidenced by publications in—or potential to publish in—internationally recognized journals.

Expertise in the regional dynamics and effects of climate change and/or knowledge of Arabic is especially welcome.

About STIA

Drawing on Georgetown’s expertise across international affairs, public policy, global health, environmental studies and security studies, the School of Foreign Service (SFS) established the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) program in 1992 to educate the next generation of leaders skilled in science and technology, create knowledge that will advance cross-cutting solutions for today’s most pressing issues, and drive innovation at the nexus of science and international affairs.

Academic environment and faculty support

GU-Q offers a rich academic setting supported by strong institutional resources to enable excellence in teaching and research. Faculty typically teach two courses (or 6 credit hours) per semester (a 2-2 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.

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.

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 or peer observation reports, and the names of three scholarly references.

All application materials must be submitted via the university’s online application management system. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.