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History Faculty, Open Field/Rank Application deadline: October 15, 2011. Search Committee Merrimack College - Adjunt Lecturer, Women and Islam Adjunct lecturer to teach one or two sections of introductory level course "Women and Islam" in fall 2011. Ph.D. preferred but ABD or qualified MA will be considered. Currently two sections are scheduled, MWF 9-9:50 and MWF 12-12:50. If necessary it may be possible to modify the schedule for an 8-8:50 class instead of the noon class, so that the sections are consecutive. Please email CV, letter, and relevant course materials to Dr. Rebecca Sachs Norris, Chair, Religious & Theological Studies, Merrimack College at norrisr@merrimack.edu. Yale University - Assistant Professor The Yale University Department of History intends to make a tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2012, focusing on the history of the Middle East in the 20th century. The successful candidate must possess demonstrable skills in one or more of the major languages of the region. Applications are invited from historians with strong potential for achievement in scholarship, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and intellectual leadership. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Ph.D. expected. Application, C.V., statement of research and teaching interests, a writing sample, and three letters of reference should be sent to Professor Abbas Amanat, Middle East History Search, c/o Dana Lee, Department of History, Yale University, P.O. Box 208324, New Haven, CT 06520-8324. The review of applications will begin September 1, 2011. Contact: Dana Lee University of Cincinnati - Educator Assistant Professor, Early or Medieval Islamic World (pre-1500) The Department of History at the University of Cincinnati is searching for an Educator Assistant Professor with research expertise in the history of the Early or Medieval Islamic World (pre-1500). The Educator position is a three-year, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with the possibility of promotion through the Educator ranks. The department is seeking to hire an individual who combines strong teaching experience in Early or Medieval Islamic World and World History. Special consideration will be given to candidates familiar with student profiles comparable to UC's large, urban university. Teaching load is 2-2-2, in conjunction with service as director of the department's undergraduate advising program. The application deadline is June 20, 2011. Questions may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Professor Elizabeth Frierson at frierseb@ucmail.uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply. Must have a PhD in hand by 1 September 2011. The Islamic College in London is looking to employ a number of
freelance Persian-English and Arabic-English translators to translate
specialized books and articles on Qur’anic sciences, hadith sciences, An ideal candidate will write fluent, accurate academic English and
will have a strong background in Islamic studies. Translators must be
fully familiar with technical Islamic terminology and be able to Translators do not need to be based in the UK. If you are interested in this opportunity please email your CV to Amina Inloes at a.inloes@islamic-college.ac.uk. For more information about the Islamic College, please visit our website at: http://www.islamic-college.ac.uk The University of Edinburgh College of Humanities and Social Science, School of Literatures, The Hrh Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World - Outreach Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Islamic Civilisation (full-time,
fixed term) Salary Scale: £29,853 - £38,951 Grade: UE07 Candidate Information: The HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World is seeking to appoint an Outreach Post-Doctoral Fellow to assist in the implementation of its Outreach Programme and its Research activities in the field of Islamic Civilisation. This term is broadly understood, so that it could include any aspect of Science (e.g. mathematics, geography, or astronomy), Medicine, Art (e.g. calligraphy) and Architecture, Philosophy, Literature, or any other aspect of culture, including the transmission of knowledge from the World of Islam to other cultures. Context: the Alwaleed Centre The HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World (http://www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk/) is a new Centre within the University of Edinburgh, devoted to outreach and knowledge transfer in the field of Islamic Studies. It is part of a network of Centres established by the HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation, currently two in the United States (Harvard and Georgetown), two in the United Kingdom (Edinburgh and Cambridge), and two in the Middle East (the American University of Beirut and the American University in Cairo), which are devoted to the improvement of mutual understanding between the Muslim World and the West. The Centre's Director is Professor Hugh Goddard. The six key objectives of the Centre are: € To improve radically knowledge and understanding of Islamic
civilisation and of Muslims in Britain among policy-makers, the general
public, and students of all ages in the UK through a comprehensive To realise these objectives, outreach activities, at the local, national and international levels, such as conferences, workshops, lectures, study days, summer schools, roadshows, and courses, for policy-makers, business leaders, the media, teachers, students of all ages (including in schools), and members of the public are planned, with a focus on (a) Islamic civilisation; (b) Muslims in Britain; and (c) the relationship between the Muslim World and the West. Job description The Centre is now seeking to appoint an Outreach Post-Doctoral Fellow to assist in the implementation of its Outreach Programme and its Research activities in the field of Islamic Civilisation. This is a fixed (three year) appointment, which would be ideal for a recent PhD graduate. The successful candidate will be expected to be Edinburgh-based, and to contribute to the Centre's Outreach Programme, in schools, among the general public, and among policy-makers and the media, through lectures and presentations at study days, in conferences and symposia, in summer schools, both within and beyond the university, and also through the preparation of material for the Centre's website. He/she will also be expected to conduct and present research on Islamic Civilisation, and to contribute to the development of the Centre's website, in collaboration with the Outreach Projects Manager (Mr Tom Lea) and the Administrative and Outreach Officer (Ms Rosie Mellor). The approximate time allocation for the Fellowship is 70% research and 30% outreach, and there may also be opportunities to contribute to teaching within the university. Essential qualifications A PhD on a relevant topic Desirable qualifications Start-date 1st October 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (http://www.ed.ac.uk/) The University of Edinburgh has been instrumental in shaping history for
over 400 years. An exciting, vibrant, research led academic community we
offer opportunities to work with leading international academics whose
visions are shaping tomorrow's world. Our 22 Schools, spread across 3
Colleges, offer over 350 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate courses to
more than 20,000 students each year. As a member of staff, you will not
only be part of one of the World's top Universities, but also part of Salary Appointment will be made on grade UE07, current salary scale £29,972 -
£35,788 per annum. Application procedure We encourage applicants to apply online at http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/. You will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. The online system allows you to submit your CV and letter of application as attachments. If you do not have access to a computer you can call the University's recruitment line on 0131 650 2511 for an application pack. This will be posted to you to complete and return. If using this method, please return your application materials to Professor Hugh Goddard, The Alwaleed Centre, The University of Edinburgh, 16 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LD. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Hugh Goddard, the Director of the Alwaleed Centre (Hugh.Goddard@ed.ac.uk). Please quote vacancy reference:? Closing date: 1 August 2011 The interviews for the Post-Doctoral Fellowships will be held on Thursday 1st September 2011. Candidates invited for interview will be required to make a short presentation on their research plans, and on the contribution which they could make to the Centre's Outreach Programme. If you have not heard from us by Thursday 25th August you can assume your application was unsuccessful. Footnote These particulars are issued by Human Resources, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. They are intended to represent an accurate description of the duties at the time of writing, although this accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The University reserves the right to vary these particulars or make no appointment at all. Neither in part nor in whole do these particulars form any contract between the University and any individual. Call for Application: 1 doctoral fellowship at Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) in Berlin for 2011-2013, starting September 1st, 2011 In the frame of the newly funded DFG-project 'Transforming Memories: Cultural Production and Personal/Public Memory in Lebanon and Morocco', Zentrum Moderner Orient in Berlin advertises one PhD position (Subproject III, TVöD 13, 50%) starting 1 September 2011 for the duration of two years. The project is carried out in cooperation with UMAM Documentation & Research in Beirut. The team consists of two other researchers, one based at ZMO and one at UMAM. Travel funds are available. After 18 months an application to DFG for an extension of another year is envisaged. The project is designed to compare state and popular claims on memory
and history, starting from the individual social practice. Public
cultures in Morocco and Lebanon constitute energetic and experimental
forms of cultural production that creatively engage a violent past as
an open terrain of dialogue on how to co-exist in the present and
future. The working title of subproject III is ‘Wounded Memories:
Present Pasts in Contemporary Moroccan Film and (Auto-)biography’.
This subproject approaches selected Moroccan autobiography and film
as transformational sites of memory shaping the exchange of personal
experience and historical event. While this exchange may be otherwise Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) in Berlin is the only German research
institute devoted to the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East,
Africa, South, Southeast and Central Asia from a historical Requirements: Working language is English. Good field research skills
as well as a good command of written and spoken Arabic is necessary.
The workplace is Berlin. Applications outlining the relevant Disciplines: Middle East Studies, Visual Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Literature and Film Studies. Please very shortly present from which perspective you would work on the project. Contact: American University, History - Term Faculty Position, Middle Eastern History The History Department at American University (Washington, D.C.) invites applications for a full-time, one-year position teaching Middle Eastern history beginning fall 2011. Any primary field of research expertise is welcome. The appointee will teach with courses in Middle Eastern history and in the general education program, with specific offerings to be determined by candidate's expertise and departmental needs. The appointment will be made at either the Instructor or Professorial Lecturer level dependent on qualifications (e.g., ABD or PhD in hand) and experience. The teaching load is 3/3, with each section of the survey course counting toward the load. Please send a letter of application addressing research and teaching
experience, c.v., sample syllabi, and an article-length writing sample to
middleeasthistory@american.edu. Please send these materials as soon as
possible in electronic format, and have a minimum of two letters of
recommendation sent by email to the same address by the application deadline
of June 1, 2011. If recommenders prefer, they may send the letters to: For more
information about the American University's history department, visit the
website at http://www.american.edu/history/. Review of applications begins American University is an AA/EOE, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. American University offers employee benefits to same-sex domestic partners of employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression. Contact: middleeasthistory@american.edu for more information. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Lecturer or Visiting Instructor of Islamic Studies The Department of Religion at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a position as Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Lecturer or Visiting Instructor of Islamic Studies, depending on qualifications and experience, for the 2011-2012 academic year. PhD is preferred but exceptional ABD candidates will also be considered. Only candidates with PhD in hand, a strong publication record, and an active research agenda can be considered for the Visiting Assistant Professor position. Candidates with PhD by time of appointment and teaching experience will be considered for appointment as Visiting Lecturer, and ABD candidates with teaching experience for appointment as Visiting Instructor. Teaching duties include 2 or 3 undergraduate courses per semester (depending on type of appointment). The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. The target date of appointment is August 16, 2011. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application, CV, up to 3 representative publications, statement of teaching and research interests, and teaching evaluations if available. Online application will require names and contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted electronically upon the submission and completion of the application Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by April 22, 2011. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date, however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. For more information contact slcl-hr@illinois.edu or visit http://www.relst.uiuc.edu. Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu). Portland State University -
Arabic Language (Assistant Professor) Portland State University, the Department of World Languages and Literatures, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Arabic, tenure track, beginning September 16, 2011. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Arabic literature or language; teaching certificate in Arabic (if applicable); highly skilled in the grammar and syntax of Standard (fus-ha) Arabic; native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English; 2-years college experience in proficiency-oriented Arabic language instruction; demonstrated commitment to research. Area of specialization: open. Duties/Responsibilities: teaching undergraduate courses in language for first- through third-year Standard Arabic, with the possibility of teaching classes in Arabic literature in the future; supervising lower-division language instruction; program development; advising students of Arabic; being active in community outreach. Mail cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy & methodology, writing samples, (one in Arabic and one in English), and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Dirgham H. Sbait, Chair of Arabic Search Committee, Department of World Languages and Literatures, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland OR 97207-0751 Anticipated start date is September 16, 2011. Applications must be received by March 30, 2011. Post Date: February 04, 2011 University of Georgia - Lecturer in Arabic The University of Georgia, Department of Religion seeks a non-tenure-track, full-time Lecturer in Arabic, beginning August 2011. Possibilities of annual renewal and promotion to rank of Senior Lecturer after seven years. Required: Ph.D. in Arabic or related field; ability to teach spoken, written, college-level Modern Standard Arabic/Fus'ha; proficiency in explaining in English the rules of Arabic grammar; high proficiency in Fus'ha, one dialect of Arabic, and English. Preferred experiences: college teaching of Arabic; creating media oriented course material; curriculum development in Arabic. Duties: teach eight courses per academic year at elementary, intermediate, advanced levels. Send letter of application, vitae, three reference letters, and evidence of teaching skills by email to Arabic Lecturer Search Committee at religion@uga.edu. To assure full consideration, application must be received by April 7, 2011. The Franklin College of Arts & Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. http://wiredcampus.chronicle.com/jobs/0000671404-01/ University of Aberdeen - Lectureship in Islamic Studies The School of Divinity, History and Philosophy seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate to a Lectureship in the Study of Islam. The successful candidate will pursue a vigorous programme of international quality research into Islamic religion and will contribute broadly to the building up of the research culture within Divinity and Religious Studies. The post-holder will strengthen and expand the School’s provision at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels in Religious Studies, delivering courses treating of the Qu’ran and its interpretation as well as other aspects of Islamic traditions and practices. He or she will also be expected to provide supervision of postgraduate research students in due course. The successful candidate will have in hand by the start of the appointment a doctorate concentrated upon the religious dimensions the study of Islam, will bring experience of university teaching, and will demonstrate outstanding research promise with an excellent publication record relative to the stage of his or her career. The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer, with placement at an appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale (£36,715 - £43,840 per annum). For further information and to apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs . Alternatively, you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to jobs@abdn.ac.uk or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727 quoting the job reference number XXXX. University of St Andrews - School of Modern Languages - Lecturer in Arabic (Please note the link to further particulars is accessible via the online recruitment system (www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk, not from the below link) Vacancy Details: You will be expected to contribute to the research environment of the School of Modern Languages and to the organisation and delivery of the School's teaching programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will have the opportunity to devise new modules, including a second year introductory course on Islamic history, and to participate in the new degree in comparative literature. You will be expected to have completed, or be close to completion of a PhD, and to be able to teach Arabic language at all levels from beginners to postgraduate level. You will be expected to build upon the excellent reputation of Arabic Studies in the University in both teaching and research. You should show evidence of productivity and quality in any area of Arabic Studies, although preference will be given to candidates whose research concerns classical and mediaeval literature and Islamic culture and history. Informal inquiries can be made to Catherine Cobham (cmc1@st-andrews.ac.uk; 01334 4623630). Interview Date: 11 April 2011 University of California at Berkeley - History of Islamic Art, Architecture, and Urbanism (Sultan Post-Doctoral Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor) UC Berkeley, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), the Department of Near Eastern Studies (NES), and the Department of Architecture (ARCH), invite applications for a sultan Post Doctoral Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor in the area of History of Islamic Art, Architecture, and Urbanism. This is a shared position between the above units but the Sultan Post Doctoral Fellow will be based at the CMES, NES will serve as the home department for the teaching component of the position, and ARCH will serve as a second host. The initial appointment will be for one year with a maximum extension possible for another year depending on funding and performance. The Sultan Post Doctoral Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor is expected to teach 2-3 course a year and advise students. The PhD must have been completed by summer 2011. Salary scale for the Sultan Post Doctoral Fellow/Visiting Assistant Professor is equivalent to the Assistant Professor Step I position or $45,000. Endowed through a gift from the Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud Charity Foundation, the Sultan Program in Arab Studies supports teaching, research, and public outreach on topics related to the Arab and Muslim worlds with the overarching goal of furthering scholarship on this important region at UC Berkeley and beyond. The Sultan Program encompasses the social sciences, humanities, and professional fields, with a special emphasis from the following disciplines: anthropology, architecture, history, literature, sociology, and urban studies. The Sultan Program currently offers grants in the following categories: Post-Doctoral Fellowship; Graduate Fellowship; Undergraduate Scholarship; and other scholarly initiatives. This position is part of the first component of the program. We seek an outstanding interdisciplinary scholar with training in Islamic art, architecture, and urban history. Interest and expertise in early and modern Islamic visual expression is expected. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and effective teaching. Teaching duties will include: an introductory undergraduate survey course of Islamic Art and Architecture (from 7th century to present) along with a graduate level seminar on Arab, Muslim, or Middle Eastern Urbanism, and possibly a third course in the scholar’s area of specialty. Graduate and undergraduate student mentoring is also anticipated. Teaching experience and publication record are desirable. Please send CV, dissertation abstract, letter of interest, one page curriculum proposal for the three courses described above, and three letters of reference, to: Professor Nezar Al SAyyad, Chair, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of California at Berkeley, 340 Stephens Hall #2314, Berkeley CA 94720-2314 (cmes @berkeley.edu). Application deadline: February 01, 2011. The University of Manchester - Lecturer in Islamic Studies Further information University of Kentucky -
Lecturer in Arabic http://www.as.uky.edu/MCLLC/ University of Southern Denmark, Odense - Professorship in Modern Middle East Studies The position is available from 1 January 2012. Applicants should document broad knowledge on the history of the modern Middle East and prove strong and original research achievements at an international level. The preferable fields of research comprise politics, society and/or economics of the contemporary Middle East. In geographical terms, the Middle East is to be understood from Morocco to Iran and Turkey to Sudan. Given the nature of the position as a chair, the successful candidate should be involved in international research networks, document research and/or working experience in the region, has the proven ability to define, manage, and supervise research projects, as well as to organize international conferences and workshops. Moreover, the applicants should add a brief medium term research plan to their application. Deadline for application: 29 March 2011 Additional information about the position: Contact Professor Dietrich Jung, tel: (+45) 6550 4548, e-mail: jung@hist.sdu.dk University of Groningen, Netherlands - Tenure Track Position on Islamic Origins The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track position leading towards a full Professorship in Islamic Origins, starting fall 2011. The successful candidate has a solid basis in the early intellectual history of Islam and is able to discuss the formation of Islam in its relation to Jewish and Christian origins. The faculty¹s expertise in Jewish and Christian Origins will provide a stimulating context for a joined, interdisciplinary study of Islam in its formative period and its interrelation with early Judaism and Christianity. The complexities and diversity of early Islamic history should ideally be addressed in a referential framework of pluralism, text-criticism, canonization, and interreligious interaction. This forms the background for discussing the emergence of certain stereotypes and polemics that influence the modern Western discourse related to 'Islam.' The candidate should be able to address these cultural, political, and social processes as well, thus extending the religious dynamics of the Late Antique period to the genealogy of 'multiple modernities'. Deadline for application: 7 January 2011. Information: http://www.rug.nl/ggw/vacatures/RosalindFranklin/Fellowships New York University - Open Rank Position in Islamic Law & Society The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University is seeking candidates for an open rank position in the field of Islamic law and society to begin September 1, 2011, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The department has strong interdisciplinary interests, and welcomes candidates in fields including religious studies, history, anthropology, politics, legal studies and other disciplines and in any historical period. Candidates should have a solid grounding in the classical Islamic legal tradition, and will be expected to teach a range of courses at both the introductory and advanced levels and to supervise doctoral dissertation research. PhD completed by July 30, 2011 required. Letters of application, accompanied by a CV and three letters of recommendation, should be sent to: Chair, Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, 50 Washington Square South, New York University, New York NY 10012. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Application deadline: January 01, 2011. University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts - Assistant Professor in Early Islamic Studies Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Early Islamic Studies in the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies (CNERS) in the Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. It is intended that the successful applicant will conduct research and teach courses broadly in the area of early Islamic religion and culture down to around 1100 CE. An ability to teach the Qur¹an and other early Islamic religious texts is essential. Candidates should already have completed their PhD and should be able to demonstrate excellence both in research and in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, graduate supervision, teaching, and service. The expected start date of the appointment is July 1st 2011. Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of CNERS, Professor R J A Wilson, at roger.wilson@ubc.ca. Please visit www.cnrs.ubc.ca for information about the department. Applicants should send their letter of application, together with a copy of their curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and e-mail addresses of three referees. Candidates are asked to request that their referees write separately on their behalf to the address below, to reach the Department not later than the date indicated. E-mail applications are not acceptable, but referees¹ signed letters of support can be so forwarded as a .pdf attachment (to the e-mail address indicated below) if any referee so wishes. Applications should be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor S. Braund, CNERS, Buchanan C227, 1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1, to reach her not later than Friday January 14th 2011. E-mail: susanna.braund@ubc.ca. It is proposed that interviews of short-listed candidates will be held during February 2011. We encourage all who are qualified to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Candidates from this group are encouraged to self-identify. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Arizona State University - Assistant Professor, Modern Middle East The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies The Faculty of History and Jewish Studies Program seeks to fill an assistant professor position in the history of the modern Middle East. Candidate must hold a Ph.D. in History or related discipline and be trained in the modern Middle East. The candidate must demonstrate: knowledge of nineteenth- and twentieth-century political, social or cultural history; excellence in research and ability to train graduate students; and launch creative programs to enhance knowledge of contemporary Middle Eastern societies and cultures. Fluency in either Arabic or Hebrew required; both desirable. Also desirable a concentration in politics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Candidate will hold joint appointment with Jewish Studies Program and School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies and will interface with other units at ASU such as School of International Languages and Cultures and Faculty of Global Studies. Position begins August 16, 2011. Applicants must submit the following: detailed letter of application stating qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching interests; complete, curriculum vitae; sample of published work, 2 syllabi, and names of three recommenders with address contacts to Professor Mark von Hagen, Director of the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies, Arizona State University, P.O. Box 874302 Tempe AZ 85287-4302 post marked not later than November 15, 2010; if not filled, the 1st and 15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed. Background check required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Aarhus University, Denmark - Arabic language teaching position The Arab and Islamic Studies Unit at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a full-time Arabic language teaching position. Appointment will be made at the level of teaching assistant professor or teaching associate professor depending on qualifications, and will be for one year, from 15 August 2011. At the end of this one year there will probably be an opening for a tenured position, for which the successful holder of the one-year position will have the possibility to apply. The successful candidate will have at least an MA, preferably in Arab
Studies, advanced proficiency in both Modern Standard Arabic and at
least one Arabic dialect, and a demonstrated record of excellence in
university-level Arabic instruction. He or she will have a standard
teaching load of 15 hours per week over two 13-week semesters and will
perform related tasks such as student supervision and curriculum Applications are welcome from all interested parties, regardless of personal background. For the one-year position, no knowledge of Danish is required of applicants who are not Danish citizens. English may be used during teaching. The letter of application should be accompanied by a full CV, diplomas, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, details of educational / teaching qualifications including a list of courses taught and any available evaluations of teaching, and a list of any publications that are relevant to the position's teaching duties. Please also give the names and contact details (including email) of two referees. The application deadline is 15 January 2011, and applications may be made online at http://teo.au.dk/en/news/vacancies. The Center for South Asia at Stanford University - Associate Director The Center for South Asia at Stanford University is searching for an
Associate Director to provide leadership on programmatic and administrative
issues within the Center. The center is a resource and information hub that
serves the faculty and student community, fostering research and teaching in University of Amsterdam - Assistant Professor of Globalisation, Religion and Politics With support from a generous financial endowment by the "Duurzame Geesteswetenschappen" (Sustainable Humanities Project), the Faculty of Humanities is able to employ a new generation of scholars. This position is for one of them. The successful candidate will be an expert in the history and theorisation of globalisation, and will have active research and teaching interests in areas such as religious identity, representations and practices of the nation-state, migration, multiculturalism, and (European) citizenship. Tasks Requirements Further information See for more information about the research priority areas www.hum.uva.nl/research/priority-areas.cfm and for the BA and MA programmes www.hum.uva.nl/education/default.cfm Appointment Job application Applications should include: 1.a curriculum vitae The selection process will include a trial lecture. The interviews and trial lectures are scheduled for December 22, 2010. Invitations for the interviews and lectures will be sent out by December 6, 2010. Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, History of Art, Indiana University-Bloomington - History of Art Assistant Professor Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, History of Art, Indiana
University-Bloomington, is searching to fill a tenure-track position at
the level of Assistant Professor in Islamic Art and Architecture. We are Contact: Sarah Bassett, Chair, Islamic Search Committee Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~arthist/ Indiana University-Bloomington - Turkic Applied Linguist The Department of Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Turkic Applied Linguistics beginning August 2011 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must hold a doctorate or anticipate its completion by the time of the appointment, in a field of second language acquisition (applied linguistics). Candidates should have a record of publications on Turkic applied linguistics/second language acquisition. Candidates should have native or near native fluency in Turkish or another Turkic language. The successful candidate will teach classes in Turkish or other Turkic languages and in second language acquisition/applied linguistics, coordinate and supervise language instruction in the department, and play an active role in Indiana University's Title VI Language Resource Center, the Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region. The candidate will also be expected to pursue grant opportunities for expanding the Turkic language program at Indiana University. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by December 15, 2010. Send paper copies of your letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample or samples approximately 25 pages in length, as well as three signed copies of letters of recommendation, to Turkic Applied Linguist Search Committee, Department of Central Eurasian Studies, Indiana University, 157 Goodbody Hall, 1011 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7005. Indiana University is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Kenan Rifai Fellow in Islamic Studies Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit an online application including the following materials: Submit these materials online at jobs.unc.edu/1002454; paper or email applications will not be accepted. In addition, arrange to have four original, signed letters of recommendation sent by mail to: Chair of Islamic Studies Search Committee, Department of Religious Studies, CB #3225, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-3225 (http://religion.unc.edu). The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Kansas - Assistant Professor in Arabic & Islamic Studies The Department of African & African-American Studies seeks candidates for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level with specialization in Arabic & Islamic Studies to begin as early as August 8, 2011. PhD required. Review begins December 1, 2010. For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position 00002203. EO/AA employer. Garth Myers, Search Committee Chair, University of Kansas The Department of History at Tufts University - Edward Keller Professor in the History of North Africa and the Middle East The Department of History at Tufts University solicits applications for the position of the Edward Keller Professor in the History of North Africa and the Middle East. We are seeking an outstanding scholar and excellent teacher. The appointment will be made at the level of tenured Associate Professor. Candidates specializing in any period of Arab history from the emergence of Islam to the present are encouraged to apply. Teaching experience should include the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Send application, cv, examples of scholarly work, and names of three references to Prof. Ayesha Jalal via e-mail (ayesha.jalal@tufts.edu). Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations - Visiting Fellowship 2011-2012 The Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations, under the Woolf Institute, invites applications for Visiting Fellows wishing to research some aspect of Muslim-Jewish relations. The Centre provides a range of multi-disciplinary educational programmes on the Muslim-Jewish encounter throughout the ages. Preference may be given to candidates that supplement the research interests of the current staff. The Fellowships, tenable for a three-month period, can be held in Cambridge University term times in the academic year 2011-2012. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research in an area of relevance to the work of the Centre and may be asked to make a modest contribution to lecturing and teaching. The Fellowship would be particularly suitable for someone with sabbatical leave from a University or similar position. Applications are not restricted. There is no stipend attached to the Fellowships, but Fellows will be entitled to free accommodation in Cambridge and round-trip travel from their country to Cambridge. Further information about the Centre and its work can be found at: http://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/cmjr/index.php A letter of application should be accompanied by a CV, two names of academic referees that may be approached, and a proposal for the research to be undertaken during the Fellowship. These should be addressed to: Electors of the Visiting Fellowship, CMJR, Woolf Institute, Wesley House, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BJ, UK. Applications may also be e-mailed to: cmjrenquiries@woolf.cam.ac.uk If you have any questions, please contact the CMJR Academic Director, Dr Josef Meri, jm781@cam.ac.uk. Early consideration will be given to those received by 1 December 2010, but applications will continue to be reviewed subsequently. University of Nevada, Reno - Assistant Professor of the international politics of the Middle East The Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno is soliciting applications for a tenure-track full-time appointment at the rank of assistant professor to begin in the fall semester of 2011. We are looking for an applicant whose primary area of expertise is focused on the international politics of the Middle East. Related areas of specialization covering international conflict, political violence, human rights and US Foreign Policy would be valued in the applicant evaluation process. The selected applicant will be expected to teach at all levels (lower-division undergraduate, upper-division undergraduate and graduate M.A./Ph.D.) so familiarity with research methods is expected. Applicants must also show potential for research publication. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. To apply, visit: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/8438 Washington University - Associate Professor of Arabic The Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures at
Washington University in St. Louis seeks to appoint an Associate professor
of Arabic with tenure to begin in the fall of 2011. Assistant Professors at
the advanced level are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be University of Oklahoma - Associate Professor, The Farzaneh Family Chair in Iranian Studies The University of Oklahoma¹s School of International and Area Studies (SIAS) announces a new faculty position, the Farzaneh Family Chair in Iranian Studies, at the rank of associate professor. The scholar selected to hold the Farzaneh Family Chair in Iranian Studies will have a Ph.D. and an established record of excellence in research and teaching at an institution of higher education. Applicants from disciplines in the humanities and social sciences will be considered, with preference given to candidates whose scholarship focuses on the modern history, culture, or society of Iran. Salary is competitive. The faculty member hired for this position will be expected to contribute to an interdisciplinary curriculum with topical and area studies courses. The appointment will begin on August 16, 2011. The scholar who assumes the position as the Farzaneh Family Chair in Iranian Studies will join a diverse and interdisciplinary faculty within SIAS and across the university. SIAS offers a major in Middle Eastern Studies, and the University of Oklahoma is home to a Language Flagship Program in Arabic. The School of International and Area Studies has 20 full-time faculty and offers seven major degrees to 375 majors. For more information, please visit the SIAS website at http://www.ou.edu/sias. Applicants should send a letter of application stating their research and
teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and
a writing sample to Iranian Studies Search Committee Chair, School of
International and Area Studies, University of Oklahoma, 729 Elm Ave., 105 Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2010, and will continue until the position has been filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University - Assistant or Tenured Associate Professor of Modern Turkish Studies The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University
invites applications for a tenure-line position in modern Turkish studies.
The search committee welcomes applications from candidates who are tenured,
or tenurable, at the rank of associate professor as well as those who are Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline or interdisciplinary
field. Successful applicants will teach about some combination of the
politics, society, culture, and/or international affairs of contemporary
Turkey. Additional research interests in Europe/Eurasia, the greater Middle
East or the wider Turkic world are desirable. The teaching load is two
courses per semester, and the successful candidate may teach at the
undergraduate and graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.) levels. Further information Candidates for appointment at the rank of tenured associate should have a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching; we ask these applicants to provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three scholarly references. Candidates for appointment at the rank of assistant professor should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing samples, and three scholarly reference letters. Applications for this position must be made via Georgetown¹s online application management system at https://georgetownsfs.ats.profilestm.com/. For applicants at the rank of assistant professor, reference letters and writing samples should be mailed to: Modern Turkish Studies Search Committee, c/o Dr. James Reardon-Anderson, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-1014. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on October 12 and will continue until the position is filled. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. James Reardon-Anderson, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at reardonj@georgetown.edu. The University of Dayton, Department of Religious Studies - Tenure-Track Position in Islamic Studies Applicants should have an earned doctorate at the time of appointment (ABD considered if near completion). The position requires a demonstrated commitment to teaching, active engagement in scholarly research and publishing in the study of Islam, and participation in the Religious Studies department’s contribution to the University’s mission as a Catholic and Marianist university. Responsibilities include creating and teaching undergraduate courses in the common academic program as well as more specialized undergraduate and master courses in the religious dimensions of Islam. Preference will be given to those with an earned doctorate, experience in undergraduate teaching, and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. Appointment is at the assistant professor level. Salary is competitive. Deadline The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio’s largest independent university and one of the nation’s ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations (CMJR) - Stone Ashdown Director We wish to appoint the Stone Ashdown Director of the CMJR. The post holder’s principal responsibilities will be to develop the Centre, working closely with the existing Academic Director and other existing CMJR staff. Possible areas of specialisation may include any of the following: Philosophy and thought (modern and medieval), modern history (18th c. to the present), peace and conflict studies, politics of the Middle East and Islamic world, Jews in the Islamic world, ethnography and ethno-musicology, Jewish and Muslim communities in Britain. You should have completed a PhD or equivalent higher degree. We are looking for someone from the UK or Overseas, ideally with a strong publications record, or the demonstrable potential to deliver this in the near future. Experience of work with international learners, and of interdisciplinary teaching and research will be an advantage. This post is offered on a full-time basis and represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced academic to join a pioneering and innovative Centre. The appointment will be for three years in the first instance with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be £32,500 plus pension. Further Particulars The aims of CMJR include the promotion of deeper attitudes of mutual
respect and understanding in the encounter between Islam and Judaism,
to develop the study of Muslim-Jewish relations as an academic CMJR sits alongside the Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations (CJCR, ww.woolf.cam.ac.uk/cjcr) and under the auspices of the Woolf Institute. It is envisaged that there will be collaboration between the two Centres. The successful candidate for the post will be expected to contribute
to the existing teaching programme both conventionally and via
e-learning, and to contribute to developing new courses and intensive
educational programmes such as a summer school and broader-based
programmes. Depending on the new appointee’s specialism – we are open
to a wide range of disciplines – he or she will also be required to Research The new appointee should have: Essential Personal Qualities: the new appointee should have: Application Method and Deadline: The closing date is Friday, 12 November 2010. The provisional interview date is Monday, 29 November 2010. Applicants should submit: The application pack should be mailed to CMJR, Woolf Institute, Wesley House, Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BJ; or via email: cmjrenquiries@woolf.cam.ac.uk Short-listed candidates will be asked to give a short presentation as part of the interview process. The appointment will be effective from 1 January 2011 or at a mutually agreeable date shortly thereafter, and is subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period of six months. Informal questions about the post may be directed to: Dr Josef Meri, CMJR Academic Director (jm781@cam.ac.uk) The University of Tennessee, Department of Religious Studies - Assistant professor in Islam The University of Tennessee, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Islam to begin August 2011. The position requires teaching a 2-2 course load. PhD in a relevant field and teaching experience are preferred, but ABDs in a relevant field in the final stages of completing their dissertations will be considered. Preferred applicant will have knowledge of Arabic and other languages relevant to their research in Islam. Area of expertise is open to any historical period and geographic location. Possible areas of specialization include but are not limited to: textual and historical studies in Classical Islam; the spread and acculturation of Islam; issues of nationalism, ethnicity, and gender; the emergence of new forms of Islam. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university. Salary will be competitive. Please send a cover letter, a writing sample, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Tina Shepardson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Religious Studies, The University of Tennessee, 501 McClung Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996-0450. Review of applications begins October 11, 2010 for applicants wanting to be considered for a preliminary interview at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion in Atlanta, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Richmond, Religion Department - Assistant Professor, Islam The University of Richmond invites applications for a tenure-track position in Islam as an assistant professor in the Religion Department to begin in fall 2011. A joint appointment in an allied program or department is possible. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an undergraduate curriculum in the texts, cultures, and traditions of Islam, with a preferred, but not required, focus on the geographic area of the Middle East and/or North Africa. Applicants should be conversant in theoretical approaches to the study of religion, interested in interdisciplinary teaching, and willing to contribute to the Middle East Concentration in International Studies. The 3-2 teaching responsibilities will be divided between the Religion department and courses in allied programs or departments. Candidates should demonstrate strong evidence of scholarly potential. Teaching experience preferred, but not required. Applicants must be on track to receive their Ph.D. by August 2011 and must meet all position requirements at the time of selection. To apply online for this position, visit http://www.urjobs.org and use the Faculty (Instructional/ Research) link to upload a curriculum vitae, a letter of
application, a concise writing sample, and a statement of teaching and
research interests. The online process also asks applicants to arrange for The University of Richmond is a highly selective, private institution that is committed to developing a diverse faculty and student body, and fostering an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. McGill University, Institute of Islamic Studies - Assistant or Associate Professor in Premodern Islamic Studies The Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University, seeks to fill a
tenure-track or
tenured position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, in the
area of
Premodern Islamic Studies. Preference will be given to the field of Islamic
law but
other specializations (such as Qur¹an, Hadith, or Sufism) will be Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and a complete CV and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Professor F. Jamil Ragep, Director - Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University, 3485 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1Y1. Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor Ragep at jamil.ragep@mcgill.ca (e-mail), or 514-398-6731 (Fax). Further information about the Institute of Islamic Studies can be found at
www.mcgill.ca/islamicstudies/ . All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply;
however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will
be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. McGill
University
is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications
from
indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with Application deadline: November 1, 2010. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Department of Sociology - Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in peace and conflict studies, who will also be the Richard M. Krasno Fellow in the Curriculum in Peace, War, and Defense, to start as early as July 1, 2011. Competitive candidates must have promising records of research in one or more areas within this field, broadly defined to include peace studies, peace movements, security studies, conflict and conflict resolution. The appointment will be jointly with the Curriculum
in Peace, War, and Defense (PWAD), an interdisciplinary community of
faculty (http://www.unc.edu/depts/pwad), and relevant courses will be Consideration of applications will begin on October 15, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Department website link: http://sociology.unc.edu. Portland State University - Assistant Professor, International Studies: Asia & Development Studies Focus Position Summary Key Responsibilities Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Compensation To Apply, please submit the following documents: 1. Cover letter describing interest in the position, teaching philosophy, research and publication history, and other professional accomplishments Kindly mail* all required application materials to: Martha W. Hickey, Director, *We prefer to receive your application materials by surface mail. Exceptions can made upon request. Correspondence will be conducted primarily by email: internationalstudies@pdx.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010 and position will remain open until filled. For further questions, please write Search Committee Chair Professor Sharon Carstens: carstenss@pdx.edu. To learn more about our department see www.pdx.edu/intl. For further information see PSU’s HR web site: http://www.pdx.edu/hr/faculty-administrative-openings PSU serves as a center of opportunity for 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most livable cities, the University's innovative approach to education combines academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through internships and classroom projects with community partners. The University's 49-acre downtown campus exhibits Portland State's commitment to sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 125 Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. PSU's motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe. The Portland region offers natural beauty, a vibrant cultural life, and outdoor sporting activities. Mountains, forests, and the Oregon coast are accessible within 90 minutes of driving. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. University of Arkansas - Assistant Professor of Islamic History The Department of History at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of Islamic History, pre-1700. The successful candidate will have a 2/2 teaching load and will be expected to contribute to the Department’s graduate program as well as the King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies. Candidates from all geographical specialties are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is October 22, 2010. Please send a letter of application, Curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation to the Islamic History Search Committee, c/o Brenda Foster, Department of History, MAIN 416, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas (AR) 72701. For the Department’s, see http://history.uark.edu. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, ethnicity, gender or national origin. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. University of Otago Te Whare Wananga o Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Religion (Confirmation Path) Department of Theology and Religion An opportunity has arisen for the confirmation path position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Religion in the Department of Theology and Religion. The successful applicant will teach courses on Islam and either Judaism or Christianity. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake research leading to publication, supervise postgraduate students, and teach undergraduate and post-graduate papers in one or more religious traditions including Islam, an introductory survey course on ‘Judaism, Christianity and Islam’ (RELS/X 101), and such other courses as may be appropriate within the successful candidate’s sphere of expertise. He or she will also contribute to the administration and development of academic and intellectual programmes and be part of the Department’s Distance Learning programme. Applicants need a PhD and knowledge of languages relevant to their area of research expertise. It is hoped that duties will commence on 1 July 2011. Specific enquiries may be directed to the Head of Department, Associate Professor Murray Rae, Department of Theology and Religion, Tel 64 3 479 5393, Fax 64 3 479 5158, Email murray.rae@otago.ac.nz. Applications quoting reference number A10/96 close on Monday 18 October 2010. Application Information Send applications to the Human Resources Division, Email job.applications@otago.ac.nz, Fax 03 479 8279. With each application, please include an application form, an EEO information form, a covering letter and your curriculum vitae. The forms and a full job description are available at www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Email job.applications@otago.ac.nz Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. DO NOT send original documents in support of your application - copies are adequate and preferred. Documents will not be returned. Please complete a separate application form and include a separate copy of your curriculum vitae and supporting documents for each vacancy you wish to apply for. For ease of processing and to avoid cost and waste, we ask that applications are not presented in folders. Rhodes College - Assistant Professor of International Studies International Studies: The Department of International Studies at Rhodes
College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of
instructor or assistant professor to start Fall 2011. We encourage
applications from candidates who have expertise in International Relations
or Comparative Politics and a regional specialization in Middle East
politics. The appointee would be expected to teach Middle East politics, the
international relations of Middle East states, and introductory and advanced
courses in either Comparative Politics or International Relations. The
ability to teach an upper-level undergraduate course on theories of
international relations or comparative politics would also be a plus. The
position has a 3:2 teaching load and the department seeks candidates with a Review of completed applications will begin September 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation's 18th largest metropolitan area. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis here: http://www.rhodes.edu/about/369.asp. Rhodes College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. University of California, Berkeley - Assistant or Associate Professor The Department of Political Science at the University of California,
Berkeley, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or
tenured Associate Professor appointment in Comparative
Politics/International Relations effective July 1, 2011. The department is
especially interested in scholars who either work at the intersection of
Comparative Politics and International Relations or focus on the Comparative
Politics and/or International Relations of Africa, the Middle East, and Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and samples
of significant written scholarship to our Web portal
at http://ls-ourunit.berkeley.edu:80/sReg.php?i=432. Candidates should also
arrange to have three letters of reference submitted via e-mail to University of California, BERKELEY Vanderbilt University / Religious Studies - Department Chair (Full or Associate Professor) The Department of Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University seeks
nominations and/or applications for the position of Department Chair.
Appointment will be made (with tenure) at the rank of full or associate
professor. We seek applicants with significant experience in academic
leadership who have established themselves as distinguished scholars and
excellent teachers in their specific fields. Expertise in theories of
religion is desired. Region/tradition of specialization is open, though the Review of dossiers will begin October, 30, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Send letters of application or nomination and supporting materials to Dr. Ellen T. Armour, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Feminist Theology, Interim Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Vanderbilt University, PMB 351585, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville TN 37235-1585. Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Chicago Divinity School - Islamic Studies The University of Chicago Divinity School seeks to make an
appointment in Islamic Studies. Rank and salary are open.
The School seeks a scholar with superior research skills and a
promising agenda for future work in the field. Area of
specialization (chronological, geographical, methodological The Divinity School is the graduate professional school for the study of religion at the University of Chicago, a private research university. Faculty in the School teach Ph.D. students in 10 different areas of study, and masters level students in M.A. and M.Div. programs, offering courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Many faculty hold associate appointments in other departments and schools of the University; such associations are encouraged. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a quarter system; in most cases that leaves one quarter open for research in residence (in addition to summers free for scholarship). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled;
review of candidates will commence on October 15, 2010.
Application may be made online, at Applicants will be asked to provide: 1. A cover letter with a brief statement of research, teaching and methodological perspective; 2. C.V., 3. One piece of scholarly work that is emblematic of the candidate’s research. Contact: Dean Margaret M. Mitchell, The University of Chicago The Department of International Studies at Rhodes College - Instructor or Assistant Professor The position has a 3:2 teaching load and the department seeks candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and research. Successful candidates will also be those who can contribute to an interdisciplinary atmosphere. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. As Rhodes continues to diversify its student body, we also seek candidates with experience working with students from different backgrounds. Completed applications will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching performance, and samples of written work. Please apply online at jobs.rhodes.edu/ applicants/central?quickfind-50328. Review of completed applications will begin September 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Founded in 1848, Rhodes College <http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/5638.asp> is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation’s 18th largest metropolitan area. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis. Rhodes College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Fordham University - Helen Hamlyn Senior Fellow Fordham University's Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) invites applications for the position of Helen Hamlyn Senior Fellow (HHSF). Responsibilities: The Helen Hamlyn Senior Fellow works closely with the
IIHA Administrative Director on all aspects of strategic planning and
development of the Institute's expanding academic and professional
training programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for
teaching a 2/1 course load and contributing to both the undergraduate
and graduate curriculum, including through the IIHA's humanitarian minor
and its recently established Masters in Humanitarian Affairs program. Qualifications: Ph.D. required; applicants from all areas of the social sciences are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate should have broad experience in academic settings, knowledge of field-level humanitarian operations, and be thoroughly familiar with the roles of current major players in humanitarian work including the United Nations, relevant governmental agencies NGOs, and academic institutions. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Applicants: This position is a three-year appointment, beginning January 2011, with possibility of renewal. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, sample course syllabi, the names and contact information of three references, and a short writing sample, no later than 15 September 2010 to: Jenna Felz, Program Officer, Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, 33 West 60th Street, Suite 804, New York, NY 10023. Founded in December 2001, the Institute of International Humanitarian
Affairs (IIHA) at Fordham University provides a vehicle through which
the field of humanitarian assistance may interact with local, national,
and international academic communities. The IIHA is based on two
foundational support structures: Fordham University and The Center for
International Humanitarian Cooperation (CIHC). For more information on
the CIHC, please contact their website, www.cihc.org. The IIHA was
designed to forge partnerships with international and national relief
organizations, engages in academic publishing of books and monographs,
holds training courses for humanitarian practitioners and others, is a Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. *Contact Info: * Western Washington University - Instructor of Islamic Studies Western Washington University invites applications for a split position
in Liberal Studies and History as a two-quarter visiting Instructor of
Islamic Studies, beginning on January 3, 2011. The successful candidate
will teach three sections of a 5 credit introductory course on
Humanities of Islamic Civilization in the Department of Liberal Studies
(this course meets General University Requirements and introduces
students to the Arabic and Islamic Studies minor ; a sample syllabus is
available upon request); and will also teach two or three sections of 4
or 5 credit GUR and/or upper division courses related to the applicant's
field in the History Department. Preferred: Some classroom teaching experience, and the ability to teach African history. Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Please log in below and submit your application via WWU's Electronic System for Employment (EASE). Go to http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr and choose New Faculty and Staff, Employment, Information for Applicants, and Instructions for applying online to Faculty Vacancy Pools. Note: you will need to be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application system. Please submit a letter of application, a c.v., a graduate transcript, and three letters of reference. Materials must be postmarked by August 31, 2010. Other information: please mail your materials in HARD COPY form to: Jennie Huber, Administrative Services Manager Stonehill College - Assistant Professor, Islamic World History ISLAMIC WORLD/WORLD HISTORY: The History Department at Stonehill College invites applicants for an assistant professor, tenure-track appointment in the Islamic World/World History to begin August 2011. Area of specialty is open, but the candidate must be able to teach the history of the broader Islamic world as well as World History survey courses, upper division courses in candidate's area of specialty and on transnational global themes. Annual teaching load is 3-3 and strong preference will be given to candidates who have graduate training in world history and/or experience teaching world history. The successful candidate will have Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment. The position includes generous faculty development funds for the support of research and professional travel. Application materials should include a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, teaching
evaluations, and published work/writing samples. Please submit them
electronically to Wendy Hanawalt at whanawalt@stonehill.edu, under the The application deadline is October 20, 2010. Please email any inquires to Professor Kevin Spicer at kspicer@stonehill.edu. Finalists will be brought to campus after a first round of interviews at the Annual Meeting of the AHA in January 2011. Stonehill is a selective Catholic college located near Boston on a
beautiful 375-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a
student-faculty ratio of 13:1, Stonehill faculty engages 2,350 students Contact Info: Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and published works/writing samples to: Wendy Hanawalt or if cannot submit electronically mail to: Wendy Hanawalt University of
Göttingen - Full-Time Post-doctoral Research Position on Education and Religion from The Objective of the Courant Research Centre EDRIS is to investigate
educational concepts and methods and their interaction with religious
beliefs from the Early Imperial Period of the Roman Empire to the Classical
Period of Islam, i.e. from the first to the thirteenth century CE.
Interdisciplinary collaborative work at the Courant Research Centre is
carried out by three junior research groups, focussing on the Early Roman
Empire, the Late Antique period, and Classical Islam. For further The post-doctoral position will complement the research of the three groups
by focussing on the relationships of education and religion in the Christian
Orient, preferably in Syria , in later Antiquity (2nd-9th cent.). Excellent
young researchers are offered the opportunity to pursue their research The position will start as soon as possible and initially last for two years
with the possibility of extension. It will be equipped with a basic budget
to cover consumables and travel costs, as well as a student assistant. The
salary is subject to the German TV-L scale (TV-L 13). International Applicants must upload a full academic CV, a publication list, a research project proposal (max. 3 pages), a writing sample as well as a two-page statement of research interests via the online application portal located at www.uni-goettingen.de/positions-exini by September 15th, 2010. For more information on the position and the centre please contact Prof. Dr. Ilinca Tanaseanu-Döbler (itanase@uni-goettingen.de). King's College London - Research Assistant or Associate Natural Philosophy in the Islamic World The Leverhulme Trust is funding a three-year project in the Philosophy Department at King's College London, which will research the topic "Natural Philosophy in the Islamic World." The project will fund a three-year post for a Research Assistant or Associate, which will run from Oct 1, 2010 until September 30, 2013. The successful candidate will participate in a project which aims to investigate natural philosophy, and its connections to elated disciplines like medicine, during the early period of philosophy in the Islamic world (roughly the 9th-11th centuries CE). The successful candidate will have: The following attributes are not essential, but desirable: "Knowledge of other relevant languages (e.g. ancient Greek, Syriac, Persian). "Familiarity with the history of medicine." Organizational or administrative experience. Proven track record of publishable research. The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, within the Grade 5 scale (for a Research Assistant) or Grade 6 scale (for a Research Associate). For an informal discussion of the post please contact Professor Peter Adamson by e-mail (peter.adamson@kcl.ac.uk). Applicants will be asked to provide a current curriculum vitae, a brief (one page is sufficient) statement of proposed research fitting into the themes of the project, a brief statement of why they wish to apply for this position, and contact information for two referees who could be asked to provide references. Further details and application packs will soon be available on the College's website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs, or alternatively by emailing Human Resources at ps-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk. All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number. The closing date for receipt of applications will be June 25, 2010. Interviews will be held on July 2, 2010. Equality of opportunity is College policy Philosophy Dept. Portland State University - One-year fixed-term replacement position in Asian Studies Portland State University invites applications for one-year fixed-term replacement position in Asian Studies for 201011. Required: Social science-based PhD with expertise on Asia and teaching experience in an interdisciplinary context. Research emphasis on East Asia preferred. Duties: Teach introductory Asian Studies courses, senior seminar on a global theme, and several upper division courses (e.g. Globalization and Identity, or Tradition and Innovation in Modern China or Japan, or in Asia.) Also advise East Asian Studies majors and support programming in International Studies. 1.0 FTE position includes fully paid health benefits. Please send cover letter, cv, two letters of recommendation, and statement of teaching philosophy to: Martha W. Hickey, Director, internationalstudies@pdx.edu, or Asian Studies Position, International Studies, Portland State University, Portland OR 97207-0751. Correspondence primarily conducted by email. Review of applications begins 21 May 2010, continues until position filled. PSU values and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Lund University, Yale University - CMES Gulf Focus Position Senior Research Position with Gulf Focus at the Universities of Lund and Yale In April 2010, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Lund University, the Council on Middle East Studies at Yale University and the Gulf Research Center Foundation signed a consortium agreement to initiate a two-year research project called “Socio-Politics in the Gulf”. Under this agreement, a senior researcher would be hired to coordinate, focus and develop the project. Senior Researcher (two years) in Middle Eastern Studies (Gulf Focus), full time, placed at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) at Lund University with a four-month visiting lecturer position at the Council on Middle East Studies at Yale University, pending grant funding, in the fall of 2011 (September – December). Ref nr: PEPA 2010/59 Starting Date: The position starts with the inauguration of the 2010 academic year. The Senior Researcher will be a full-time employee of Lund University for the whole two-year period receiving salary, benefits, and insurance as a resident of Sweden. However, the position carries responsibilities to all parties. The Position and the Tasks Eligibility Assessment Criteria Lund University is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply through the Lund University website at: Northwestern University - Middle East & North African Studies Librarian Library/African Studies: Middle East & North African Studies Librarian. Northwestern University is seeking an energetic and talented librarian to serve as the Middle East & North African Studies Librarian. Responsibilities: Evaluates library services and resources required to meet university research and teaching needs in the interdisciplinary field of Middle East & North African Studies. Works closely with colleagues both on and off campus to establish library-related relationships in Middle East & North African Studies. Develops undergraduate and graduate-level subject collections in relevant languages and media, working closely with subject librarians in fields of the humanities and social sciences. Develops the Francophone African collection of the Melvi University of Massachusetts Amherst - One-year Post-doctoral Position in Islamic Studies The College of Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications from recent Ph.D. awardees for a one-year post-doctoral appointment in a specialty within the broad area of the study of diverse Islamic cultures and societies. The University, the flagship public campus in Massachusetts, houses an interdisciplinary Middle Eastern Studies major and Arabic language courses in the Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies. Additional existing relevant specialists are in Art History, History, Legal Studies, Political Science and Public Policy, among others. A priority for this position is research expertise in Ottoman and/or Turkish Studies. Appointing an individual with high-quality and innovative teaching and research interests is our chief goal. Applicants whose work centers on the study of Islamic cultures outside of Ottoman/Turkish areas will receive full consideration. Funded by a one-time grant for one year, the position offers the successful applicant the opportunity to teach one course per semester of her/his design, and to offer a colloquium in the appointee's area of specialty. The appointment will be in CHFA, but will entail mentorship and collaboration with interested faculty throughout the University. The position is officially designated as 75% postdoctoral, 25% lecturer. The University of Massachusetts is part of the Five College Consortium, which brings together faculty and students from the University, Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College and Smith College in diverse research networks and seminars. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, and will include benefits. Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2010, relevant scholarship, and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching. Priority deadline: May 17, 2010. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact details for three references, and samples of two relevant publications and/or dissertation chapters, to: Professor David Mednicoff, Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee, College of Humanities and Fine Arts, South College, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 01003. |
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