Georgetown University: Main Campus: Walsh School of Foreign Service
Location
Main Campus
Open Date
Oct 10, 2026
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University seeks to hire a tenure-line scholar of Palestinian Studies, to be affiliated with the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS). We seek an academic at the Assistant or Associate Professor level whose research, publications and teaching are dedicated to the study of Palestine, its history, people, politics, culture, and society. Candidates may have disciplinary expertise in any of the social sciences and humanities, including history, anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, and economics. Applicants should have proficiency in written and spoken Arabic, and strong grounding in Arab Studies/Middle East Studies. They will be expected to design and teach courses at the undergraduate and master's level on topics related to their research and expertise. This may include courses on Palestine, as well as thematic or topical issues in Arab and Middle Eastern studies. Georgetown seeks faculty who are generating high quality scholarship, and who are engaged in mentoring a diverse student body. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment, with a Fall semester 2027 start.
The position will be housed in the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS), which is an interdisciplinary program with a 50-year history at Georgetown. CCAS offers an undergraduate Certificate in Arab Studies, and a robust MA in Arab Studies Program, as well as active public events and education outreach programming. Tenure Line faculty in CCAS teach a full load and play an active and collegial role in CCAS, the School, and the University. Georgetown is a Catholic, Jesuit University committed to the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis which means a profound care and responsibility for one another, attentive to each person’s circumstances and concerns and gifts. https://www.georgetown.edu/who-we-are/the-whole-person/
Salary Ranges
In accordance with Georgetown University policies, the 9-month base salary ranges for tenure-line positions at these ranks are:
- Assistant Professor: $101,165 – $115,000
- Associate Professor: $129,985 – $146,702
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining how your scholarship and teaching fit this position’s focus, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a writing sample the length of a book chapter or article, and a course syllabus. Those applying at the Assistant level should submit 3 letters of recommendation. If applying at the Associate level, please provide the names and contact information of 3 references.
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted through the following link: apply.interfolio.com/195411. Faxed, emailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted.
Questions about the online application system should be directed to Shelby Reese, Director of Faculty Affairs, at smr251@georgetown.edu.
Questions about the position should be directed to Rochelle Davis, Chair of the Palestinian Studies Search Committee, at rad39@georgetown.edu
Review of applications will begin on November 30; submission links will remain live until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requesting Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
