Open Rank Faculty Position in Health and Environment

at Georgetown University in Qatar, Al-Rayyan, Qatar
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Contract

Full Time, Permanent

Closing date

16 November 2026

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The advert

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) invites applications for one (1) 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, and/or 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. Academic Environment and Faculty Support Faculty typically teach two courses (or 6 credit hours) per semester (a 2-2 load), supported by best-in-class instructional infrastructure. 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 Annu

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