Director of Faculty Affairs

About the role

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU‑Q) in Doha is seeking a Director of Faculty Affairs to oversee faculty recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotions and key academic administration and compliance processes. The role serves as second‑in‑command to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and is a 3‑year term, eligible for renewal.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, appointment, reappointment and promotion processes for full‑time core, teaching and adjunct faculty.
• Advise faculty on university policies, track compliance and manage high‑volume administrative processes such as research leave, faculty merit, overload teaching and course banking.
• Serve as second‑in‑command to the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, supporting academic decision‑making and departmental leadership.
• Coordinate faculty searches, visiting faculty appointments and adjunct hiring in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean and Faculty Chair.
• Collaborate with the Office of Research and other units to manage research program administration, funding and reporting.
• Manage faculty annual reports, merit scores, leave letters and oversee curricular and faculty events.
• Supervise direct reports, set performance goals and coordinate recruitment, onboarding and off‑boarding with HR.

Required profile

• Master’s degree, preferably in the humanities or social sciences; PhD preferred.
• 8 + years of relevant experience, including senior academic administration and team management.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research and service or comparable senior administrative experience.
• Experience developing and implementing academic policies and procedures.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Competitive expatriate benefits package with monthly transportation and home‑leave allowances.
• Worldwide health insurance and generous private‑school tuition support for accompanying children.
• Comprehensive relocation support including visa assistance, furnished temporary accommodation and campus orientation.