GU-Q Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is proud to announce the appointment of seven distinguished scholars to its faculty, effective August 1, 2024. Following a highly competitive recruitment process, these educators will bring significant expertise to the GU-Q community, supporting the growth of knowledge in environmental sustainability, American studies, Middle Eastern studies, international relations, and linguistic and cultural studies.

Reflecting on the successful hires, Dean Safwan Masri remarked, “We were delighted to note that all seven of our top candidates accepted their offers, a reflection of the dynamic teaching and research environment we have cultivated at GU-Q. Ayman and Nadya will become full-time members of the GU-Q faculty, and I look forward to formally welcoming Sarah, Youssef, Paul, Waleed, and Rowan to our academic community. I also wish to acknowledge, with immense gratitude, the search committees for their splendid efforts.”

Dr. Sarah Gualtieri joins GU-Q as Professor of History and American Studies from the University of Southern California. Dr. Gualtieri's research spans Middle East migration studies, Arab American studies, and critical ethnic studies. She has received numerous national fellowships, including from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the Social Science Research Council, and she is the author of two acclaimed books.

“Joining GU-Q offers a valuable opportunity to explore the intersections of race, gender, and power in a global context, especially at a time when understanding these dynamics is more crucial than ever,” said Dr. Gualtieri.

Dr. Youssef Haddad joins GU-Q as Professor of Arabic and Linguistics from the University of Florida. In his research, he examines phrase and sentence structure of human language and investigates the social conditions of language use. He is the author of several significant publications, including two books and a widely used textbook on Arabic linguistics.

Dr. Haddad stated, “I’m excited to immerse myself in the rich Arabic linguistic environment at GU-Q. With students drawn from all corners of the globe and across the Arabic-speaking diaspora, the richness of the Arabic language can be fully explored and appreciated in dialogue with the world.”