Director of Faculty Affairs

About the role

Georgetown University in Qatar seeks a Director of Faculty Affairs to lead faculty recruitment, appointments, promotions, and key academic administration processes. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean, the role also serves as second‑in‑command, supporting strategic academic decision‑making on campus.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, appointment, reappointment, and promotion processes for full‑time and adjunct faculty.
• Serve as second‑in‑command to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, supporting high‑level academic decision‑making.
• Coordinate faculty searches, manage visiting faculty appointments, and collaborate on onboarding and orientation.
• Administer faculty merit, research leaves, workload standards, and curricular funding in compliance with university policies.

Required profile

• Master’s degree (preferably in humanities or social sciences); PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in academic administration or senior academic leadership.
• Proven record in developing and implementing academic policies and managing interdisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Competitive expatriate benefits package including transportation allowance, home‑leave travel, worldwide health insurance, and private school tuition support.
• Comprehensive relocation assistance: visa processing, furnished temporary accommodation, transportation, and campus orientation.
• Access to Georgetown’s extensive health, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance programs.