Employment

Post Date: November 13, 2009
Aarhus University, Denmark
Arab and Islamic Studies /Associate Professorship
One-year position with likely opening for a tenured position.
The Arab and Islamic Studies Unit at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a one-year position. 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 be considered sympathetically.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in any relevant field, research at the postdoctoral level, teaching experience and publications, and a research focus on the modern Arab or Islamic world which includes some aspect of Islam. The ability to teach a range of introductory courses on the modern Middle East is essential, as is the ability to teach lower-level courses using texts in classical Arabic such as the Quran. The likely subsequent tenured position will also involve teaching advanced courses at the MA level and some PhD supervision.
The successful candidate will be appointed in a new and expanding Arab and Islamic Studies Unit within Europe’s largest department of the Study of Religion. Aarhus University is a research university, and the standard teaching load is six hours per week over two 13-week semesters. Further information on the Unit may be found at http://www.teo.au.dk/aisu, and questions may be addressed to the Unit Coordinator, Mark Sedgwick, mjs@teo.au.dk.

Applications are invited from all interested scholars, irrespective of gender or citizenship. For the one-year position, no knowledge of Danish is required of applicants who are not Danish citizens. Teaching may be conducted in English. For the likely subsequent tenured position, there will be a requirement for non-Scandinavian citizens to learn Danish within two years of appointment, and appropriate support will be given for this purpose.

Applications should be addressed to Mark Sedgwick, Arab and Islamic Studies Unit, Aarhus University, Taasingegade 3, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. The letter of application should be accompanied by a full CV, one sample course outline and one sample publication. Please also give the names and contact details (including email) of two referees. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

Post Date:d December 15, 2009
Aga Khan University
Director, AKU-Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations (ISMC)
Engage the World in Building New Perspectives on Muslim Civilization
London, England
The Aga Khan University (AKU) occupies a unique position in the academic world.  With an overall mandate to promote the welfare of the people of developing countries, and with teaching sites in ten countries, the University is an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, well-known for its innovative and progressive development programmes.  AKU aims to be a world-class university, committed to excellence in teaching, research and service.  

The Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations (AKU-ISMC) is a non-denominational institution that is open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin.  Its primary purpose is to study the heritage and cultures of Muslims through the tools of the humanities and social sciences and to understand and address contemporary challenges in Muslim societies. 

The opportunity now exists for a new Director to provide visionary and strategic leadership for the continued growth and development of AKU-ISMC. Building on the success that it has already achieved, the Director will promote an environment of academic excellence in research, teaching and scholarship. In particular, the new Director will provide leadership in the fulfillment of the mandate of AKU-ISMC, to foster a pluralistic and inclusive understanding of Muslim civilizations based on a comparative and historical approach.

The successful candidate will be an established scholar with some years of experience within a university environment where he/she has developed strong financial and administrative management competence.   Advancing the research profile of the Institute and seeking new sources of funding are key parts of the mandate of the Director, but above all, he/she must be a leader who can foster a shared vision among a team of approximately 30 faculty and staff,  develop strong local and international relationships, and shape the future of a young institution.

AKU-ISMC is located close to the University of London and other major academic centres in the city. One of world’s foremost cultural, economical, and political centres, London is uniquely well placed to bring together different cultures. 

If you are interested in applying for this exciting position, please visit www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/8797 to submit your resume and related information online, or for further information contact Elizabeth Abraham, Derrick Chow or Caroline Jellinck in our Vancouver, Canada office at 00+1+(604) 685.0261. 

Post Date: December 17, 2009
The University of Alabama
Arabic Language (Instructor)
The University of Alabama the Department of Modern Languages and Classics, invites applications for a non-tenure earning full-time position in Arabic, beginning August 2010. The Instructorship is a two-year renewable position, based on performance, need, and availability of funds. Applicants should have strong pedagogical/language interests related to Arabic language and culture of Middle East and should be committed to the development of the Arabic Program. Master's Degree in the field of Arabic, language pedagogy, or second language acquisition or other relevant discipline required. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching Arabic (MSA). Native or near-native fluency in both Arabic and English. Preferred qualifications: PhD in the field of Arabic, language pedagogy, or second language acquisition or other relevant discipline. Prior to hiring, the final candidate may be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply, go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the on-line application, and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Also, please mail three letters of reference and preferably a video (in DVD/CD format) demonstrating teaching ability of Arabic in a classroom situation to the following address: Dr. Koji Arizumi, Arabic Search Committee Chair, The University of Alabama, Dept. of Modern Languages & Classics, Box 870246, Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0246.

Post Date: December 18, 2009
American University in Cairo
Modern Arabic Literature (Junior Faculty)
Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including housing, annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.

Job Description: Applicants are invited for a two year Junior Faculty (Assistant Professor) Position in the Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations. Modern Arabic Literature where applicant will teach courses in all genres of modern Arabic literature. Courses will be conducted in Arabic or English. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant teaching experience at the university level and publications. We will also consider post doctoral candidates. Successful candidates will teach three courses per semester at the undergraduate, graduate and Core Curriculum levels.
Requirements: Ph.D. by September 1, 2010, is required.

Additional Information: Two-year appointment effective September, 2010. Review of applications will start immediately. Position is open until filled. Note: Please remember your account login enables you to respond to AUC additional questions (if required).

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current CV (upload via Step 2); b) a letter of interest; c) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF). For your convenience, the PIF can be downloaded on the next page (next to upload section); d) a statement of teaching philosophy. Apply URL: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=9101&job=6295091. Please ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to our office in New York (lspecht@aucnyo.edu) or to the Office of the Provost (provost@aucegypt.ed).

Post Date: October 21, 2009
American University in Cairo (New Cairo Campus)
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language/Applied Linguistics (Assistant Professor)
Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including housing, annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children.

Job Description: Assistant Professor to teach and do research in the MA in TAFL program. Specialization is sought in one or more of the following areas: Research methodology, pedagogical grammar, teaching language skills, CALL and syllabus design.

Requirements: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Applied Linguistics, TAFL or a related field by September 1, 2010, is required. An active research agenda is expected. Experience in teaching in an MA TAFL program is strongly desirable (including the supervision of MA theses) and experience or interest in community based learning and/or online learning and teaching online is also an asset.
Additional Information: Tenure-track position. Review of applications will start immediately. Priority will be given to applications received by December 1, 2009. Note: Please remember your account login enables you to respond to AUC additional questions (if required).

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V. (upload via Step 2 on the next page); b) a letter of interest; c) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF). For your convenience, the PIF can be downloaded on the next page (next to upload section); d) a statement of teaching philosophy. e) a copy of a recently published article or manuscript chapter in progress; f) ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to our office in New York (lspecht@aucnyo.edu) or to the Office of the Provost (provost@aucegypt.edu). Click Here to Apply.

Post Date: January 29, 2010
The American University of Beirut
The Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut seeks an established scholar of prominent standing in his/her field of specialization for visiting appointment to the Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology.

In History, the applicant will be a recognized senior academic specializing either in classical Islamic history or in the modern history of the Middle East in such areas, for example,  as legal history and jurisprudence or in socio-economic, intellectual and cultural studies. In Archaeology, the applicant will be an acknowledged senior academic specializing in areas not currently covered by the department, including Egyptology, the archaeology of Mesopotamia and/ or Iran, the archaeology of pre-Islamic Arabia and the Gulf, Islamic, environmental or marine archaeology. Applicants who have experience in teaching archaeological methodology and theory are particularly welcome.

In addition to the normal functions associated with the occupancy of a Chair at AUB, candidates are expected to teach two undergraduate or graduate courses per semester, supervise student research and MA or, in the case of History, PhD theses. The language of instruction is English. The period of visiting appointment is one to two years. The appointment is to begin on September 15, 2010.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application and a CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Patrick McGreevy, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor, NY NY 10017-2303; or  Patrick McGreevy, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020 Lebanon.
Electronic submissions may be sent to as_dean@aub.edu.lb. For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/. All application materials should be received by March 1, 2010.

Post Date: December 08, 2009
American University of Kuwait
Faculty Openings AY2010-11
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is a private university in Kuwait organized on the U.S. model of undergraduate liberal arts education. The medium of instruction is English. The University is accredited by the Council for Private Universities of the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education. AUK also has a Memorandum of Understanding with Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH and is working towards U.S. accreditation. AUK admitted its first students in September 2004 and currently has over 2,000 students and approximately130 faculty members.

The University is seeking terminally qualified faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service. American education and/or teaching experience are required as is evidence of research activity. English native speakers are preferred. Outstanding communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and effective use of classroom media and technology are expected. Faculty rank will be determined by the candidate’s degree and previous employment history. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate classes to majors and non-majors of diverse cultural backgrounds, participate in student advising, honor office hours, and serve on faculty committees.

AUK offers an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. There is no personal income tax in Kuwait. For international hires, benefits include roundtrip travel for faculty members and dependents, health insurance for employee and family members, tuition allowance for up to two children through high school, accommodation subsidy, and annual summer leave travel for faculty and dependents, and an end-of-contract indemnity. Kuwaiti nationals will receive other designated benefits. AUK is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to becoming a model university of the twenty-first century in the region.

Contracts are normally issued for 3 years and are renewable. Visiting appointments for 1 or 2 years may be available. The screening of applications will begin immediately. U.S. interviews will be held in Washington, DC. in March 2010.

Application Instructions:
Application packages are to be submitted electronically to faculty@auk.edu.kw. The package should contain the following: 1) Cover letter, detailing the candidate’s specific interest in AUK, and how the candidate’s past experience provides a suitable basis for performance in the position for which they are applying; 2) A current CV; 3) Statement on research and service and statement of teaching methodology, including curricular development that the individual has initiated and executed; 4.) Copies of teaching evaluations; 5) The names and addresses, both electronic and postal, of three referees; 6) Two recent publications /two writing samples; (For large items such as books, please send hardcopies to the Academic Dean’s Office, American University of Kuwait, Salem Al Mubarak Street, Opposite Salmiya Palace Hotel, Salmiya, Kuwait).

 In completing your application, please quote position code number. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline for receiving applications is February 7, 2010.

Visit the AUK Website (www.auk.edu.kw) to learn about the degree programs, university facilities, and campus life.

Division of Humanities and Arts
Arabic (Position Code No. 09202- MESA12): Rank open; Master's degree required, PhD preferred. Teach language and possibly literature/culture courses. Ability to work with beginning level students as well as those with varied skills in Arabic is essential. Candidates should have native or near-native fluency and successful experience in teaching. 

Post Date: December 04, 2009
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Pre-Modern Islamic History/Assistant Professor
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, the History Department, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in pre-modern Islamic history to begin August 2010. Areas of specialization are open. Teaching load is 2/2. The successful candidate will contribute to the college world history sequence, teach both halves of the Islamic/Middle East history survey and advanced courses/seminars in relevant fields, and work closely with the King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies. PhD in history is required by the time of appointment.  Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation to Joel Gordon, Islamic History Search, MEST–202 Old Main, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR 72701 USA. 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. http://history.uark.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: January 09, 2010
BELOIT COLLEGE
Arabic Language/Summer Teaching Positions
Senior instructors and graduate teaching assistants are needed for Beloit College¹s summer intensive Arabic program (June 9 - August 6, 2010). Instructors collaborate with each other, the language coordinator, and the CLS director on curriculum, syllabi, and instruction. Duties include classroom teaching and evaluation, and assistance with organizing cultural activities for the program. Instructors will be expected to live on campus (single occupancy), share lunch and dinner with the students in the dining commons, and be available to students evenings and weekends.

Minimum qualifications for senior instructors include an M.A., teaching experience preferably in an immersion environment, native or near-native proficiency in Arabic, and advanced proficiency in English. An advanced degree in Arabic, applied linguistics, or foreign language education is desirable. For graduate teaching assistants, an M.A. in progress is required. Salary is competitive, and includes room and board. Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for non-citizens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Patricia L. Zody, Center for Language Studies, Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit WI 53511. Applications will not be accepted by email. For more information about the programs, please call 608-363-2277 or visit http://www.summerlanguages.com. Beloit College is committed to the education benefits of diversity, and urges all interested individuals to apply. AA/EEO Employer. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010, and will continue until positions are filled. 

Post Date: February 2, 2010
Binghamton University
Visiting Assistant Professor in Pre-modern Global Trade and Commerce 
Binghamton University, the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Binghamton University seeks a recent PhD to participate in the yearlong thematic institute, “Global Trade and Commerce: Historical and Cross-Cultural Perspectives,” during the academic year 2010-11. CEMERS seeks a candidate whose work on long-distance trade in the medieval and/or early modern era engages interdisciplinary debates and crosses regional and/or cultural boundaries. Related duties: three courses under the rubric of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, a public lecture, and participation in related CEMERS events. $50,000/year + allocation for research and scholarship. PhD must be conferred by August 2010.

Each candidate should submit a letter of application, a list of three relevant course titles and descriptions, a current CV, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to trade@binghamton.edu (“ATTN: CEMERS Position” in subject line). Electronic submission only. Binghamton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Application deadline: March 15, 2010.

Post Date: October 19, 2009
Case Western Reserve University
Islamic Studies/Open Rank
Case Western Reserve University, the Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a faculty position with expertise in the academic study of Islam. All areas of specialization will be considered. Knowledge of appropriate research languages is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in theory and method in the academic study of religion as well as courses in Islamic Studies. Rank is open, but appointment at the Assistant  Professor level is preferred. Candidates at the assistant level should have the PhD in hand at the time of appointment and preferably  some publications; candidates for the associate level should have a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, including at least one book-length monograph; candidates for appointment at the level of professor will have a national reputation for expertise in the  candidate’s line of research and a distinguished record of publication, in accord with the qualifications necessary for tenure and promotion at our institution as stated in the Faculty Handbook and in the tenure and promotion standards of the Department of Religious Studies. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Case Western Reserve University offers the student quality and class size of a strong liberal arts college, within one of the nation’s major research universities. Complete applications will include a letter describing the applicant's academic background and prior teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three  letters of recommendation (sent separately by the recommender) to  Professor Deepak Sarma c/o Lauren Gallitto; Dept. of Religious, Studies, Case Western Reserve University; 111 Mather House, 11201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland OH 44106-7112; or email these materials  to lauren.gallitto@case.edu. Additional information about the CWRU, Dept. of Religious Studies may be found at http://www.case.edu/ artsci/rlgn/. In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity, employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applications received by February 1, 2010 will receive full review.

Post Date: June 1, 2009
Center for International and Regional Studies
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar
Post Doctoral Fellowship
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The fellowship will support a recent PhD recipient in all disciplines working on the area of the Middle East with priority to those working on the Gulf. The Fellowship is for a period of one academic year starting in the Fall 2010 semester. The Fellow is expected to devote this time to turning his/her dissertation into a book manuscript for publication.

Applicants must have completed a PhD between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2010. The fellowship requires residence at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar. Compensation, benefits and other terms of employment are highly competitive. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a synopsis of their PhD dissertation. Also, candidates should provide a statement outlining the precise nature of their intended work during the period of the fellowship, the final product’s significance in terms of the discipline and the body of knowledge, and when the completion of the project for publication may be expected. Please submit application materials electronically to cirspositions@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Information page. Review of applications begins January 4, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: January 28, 2010
CET Academic Programs
Syria Program Manager
CET Academic Programs seeks a Syria Program Manager to oversee the development, marketing and administration of CET’s new program in Aleppo, Syria, offered in conjunction with American University. Responsibilities include building a strong relationship with our host university, designing and implementing the summer and semester programs’ curricula and other program elements, marketing the program nationally, managing key U.S. partnerships, developing a Syria Advisory Board, overseeing the pricing and budgeting of the Syria program, and communicating effectively with our Syria office. We anticipate that the Syria Program Manager will serve as the program’s first Resident Director in the summer of 2010, and be based in Washington, DC after that. He/she will need to make frequent trips to Syria in the program’s first year. For future terms, the Syria Program Manager will recruit, hire, train, and manage CET’s Syria’s Resident Director. As the program grows, the Program Manager will hire additional on-site staff.
 
Based in Washington DC, CET Academic Programs is a private study abroad organization that has been designing and administering educational programs abroad since 1982. Known for our innovations in the field of study abroad, we currently offer college-level programs in China, Japan, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain and Syria. Our programs emphasize high academic standards, innovative approaches to teaching, and careful student management. Staffed by over 40 full-time employees in the US and abroad, CET currently sends more than 1000 American students abroad annually. More information on our programs can be found on our web site: www.cetacademicprograms.com.
 
Qualifications include: MA in Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies or other relevant discipline; advanced-level to near-native Arabic language skills; 3-5 years work experience, preferably with a study abroad or other educational organization; study abroad experience in Syria (or the region) and knowledge of the study abroad field. Teaching experience is preferred.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit CET’s website at www.cetacademicprograms.com. Application deadline: reviewing applications as received until the position is filled.

Post Date: February 1, 2010
College of the Holy Cross
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Visiting Full-Time Faculty Position in Arabic
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time visiting faculty appointment in Arabic for the 2010-11 academic year to begin in August 2010. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English, demonstrated ability in teaching Modern Standard Arabic language to undergraduate college students in the U.S., and should be committed to the development of the Arabic Program. Ph.D. or ABD in the field of Arabic, language pedagogy, or second language acquisition or other relevant discipline required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching two sections of Elementary Arabic in the fall and spring semesters. Each section meets 5 hours per week—3 hours of class time plus an additional 2 hours of practicum time. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to and excellence in, undergraduate teaching as informed by current practice and scholarship in the field. Visiting full-time faculty are eligible for travel support and reimbursement of relocation costs within the College’s published policies. All full-time appointments offer competitive salaries and include full benefits. Please send a cover letter describing teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy and interest, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a video (in DVD/CD format) of yourself teaching an Arabic language class to: Prof. Francisco Gago-Jover, Chair, Ref. MESA, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester,MA 01610.
 
The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 2,700 students and is located in a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. Holy Cross belongs to the Colleges of Worcester Consortium (http://www.cowc.org) and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (http://www.newenglandherc.org). The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Post Date: February 5, 2010
Columbia University
Arcapita Visiting Professor/Open Rank
School of International and Public Affairs - Middle East Institute
Columbia University's Middle East Institute at the School of International and Public Affairs invites applications for an appointment as Arcapita Visiting Professor in Modern Arab Studies for a one-semester position for the fall 2010 or spring 2011 semesters. The position may be filled at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. We are interested in candidates whose field of research and teaching is in history, culture, or social sciences of the modern Arab world. The incumbent will be expected to teach two courses in this field, to participate in the activities of the Middle East Institute (http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/REGIONAL/mei/), and to give a brown bag lecture and other such public lectures as may be appropriate.

A PhD, a record of scholarly publications, and proven teaching experience in English are required by the beginning of the appointment. Experience teaching at a university in the Middle East highly preferred. The position offers competitive remuneration.

For additional information and to submit your application, please visit our Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS) website at: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52701

Questions about this position should be addressed to: Mirlyne Pauljajoute, Middle East Institute, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, Knox Hall - Mail Code 9640, Suite 301 - 3rd Floor, 606 West 122 Street, New York NY 10027 (or via email mp2584@columbia.edu). Columbia University is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. Review of submissions will begin on February 2, 2010. Deadline for submission for consideration is March 15, 2010.


Post Date: December 15, 2009
Columbia University
Turkish language/Lecturer
Columbia University, the Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures, announces an opening in Turkish language to be filled at the Lecturer in Discipline rank, beginning July 2010. We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment teaching languages for academic purposes. This is a full time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.

PhD in Turkish preferred, but applicants with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience are also encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with experience.

We are seeking a professional language teacher with a serious commitment to developing pedagogical materials and incorporating technological innovations into the curriculum. A background in linguistics is an asset. Command of Ottoman Turkish is highly desirable. Responsibilities will include teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associated with the language program. Successful candidates must have native or near native fluency in Turkish and English, foreign language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based approach.

A cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and teaching materials to support the application should be uploaded at our secure online site: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52454. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications will be reviewed starting January 1, 2010.


Post Date: December 10, 2009
Georgetown University
Qatar Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Position: A one-year post-doctoral fellowship in the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) at Georgetown University. The fellowship is for a recent PhD working on US-Arab Relations, Arab Studies or Islamic Studies. Stipend: $40,000 - $45,000, plus benefits.

Responsibilities: The fellowship requires residence at Georgetown University. The fellow will receive library privileges and office space at CCAS. The fellow will be expected to prepare his/her dissertation for publication, deliver a lecture about his/her research and to teach a small seminar of his/her choosing related to the fellowship topic.

Qualifications: Interested candidates must have completed a PhD between January 1, 2008 and August 31, 2010 from a university in the United States. The candidate must demonstrate interest in US-Arab relations, Arab Studies or Islamic Studies.

Post Date: December 16, 2009
Georgetown University
School of Foreign Service—Qatar (SFS–Q)
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
In Fall 2005, at the invitation of the Qatari government, Georgetown University established a branch campus of the School of Foreign Service in Qatar and accepted freshmen into the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) degree program; that class has now graduated and SFS-Q is well established. The School of Foreign Service program in Qatar offers an extraordinary opportunity to serve a compelling educational mission as part of a world-class university and its thriving program in the Middle East. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) coordinates and oversees all academic affairs for SFS-Q, working closely with and reporting directly to the Interim Dean of the Qatar program, Dr. Mehran Kamrava.

The most critical element of the Associate Dean’s role is to maintain the quality of SFS-Q and its identity as part of SFS and of Georgetown. The Associate Dean will be in a position to support the University’s commitment to quality and identity, both in his or her own decisions and activities, and in facilitating the selection and development of faculty and staff who will also support this commitment. The ideal candidate will have substantial understanding of Georgetown and SFS, strong academic credentials, management and leadership experience, and the personal qualities necessary to living and working successfully in a small expatriate community.  

More information about SFS-Q can be found at http://sfs.georgetown.edu/qatar/. Candidates are strongly urged to review the Leadership Profile for this position before preparing their materials; it is at http://www.wittkieffer.com/education/index.cfm/page/cur_srch/job_id/2609.

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume, and the names of five references, with contact information. Referees will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior knowledge and approval. This packet should be sent electronically via e-mail to Georgetown’s consultants, Jean Dowdall, Ph.D., and Jane Courson at sfsq@wittkieffer.com. The consultants can also be contacted by phone at (630) 575-6131. Documents that must be mailed may be sent to Witt/Kieffer at 2015 Spring Road, Suite 510, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Preliminary interviews with the search committee will be held in Washington. Second-round interviews for finalists will involve meetings in both Washington and Qatar. The University hopes to have the new Associate Dean in place by summer 2010. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 22, 2010.

Post Date: November 12, 2009
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Center for International and Regional Studies
Post Doctoral Fellowship
Location: Doha, Qatar
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The fellowship will support a recent PhD recipient in all disciplines working on the area of the Middle East with priority to those working on the Gulf. The Fellowship is for a period of one academic year starting in the Fall 2010 semester. The Fellow is expected to devote this time to turning his/her dissertation into a book manuscript for publication.

Applicants must have completed a PhD (in hand) between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2010. The fellowship requires residence at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar. Compensation, benefits and other terms of employment are highly competitive. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a synopsis of their PhD dissertation. Also, candidates should provide a statement outlining the precise nature of their intended work during the period of the fellowship, the final product’s significance in terms of the discipline and the body of knowledge, and when the completion of the project for publication may be expected. Please submit application materials electronically to cirspositions@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Information page. Review of applications begins January 04, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: November 12, 2009
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Center for International and Regional Studies
Visiting Scholar Fellowship
Location: Doha, Qatar
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), is pleased to announce an opening for a nonresidential Visiting Scholar Fellowship beginning in Fall 2010. The position is open to scholars in all disciplines working on any area of the Middle East, with priority given to those working on the Gulf. Visiting Scholars will receive library privileges at GU-Qatar, office space, and a computer at CIRS.

The Visiting Scholar is required to visit Qatar three times each year, for one to two weeks each time. CIRS will cover all expenses related to the trips, including business class airfare to and from Doha, accommodation, meals, hotel, and transportation in Doha. The Visiting Scholar is expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Center and the faculty and students of GU-Qatar. This includes presentation of a public lecture, authorship of a CIRS Occasional Paper, and, whenever possible, meetings and discussions with Georgetown faculty and students. This position is ideal for mid- and senior-level academics.  Compensation, benefits and other terms of employment are highly competitive.
Interested scholars should submit a cover letter and a statement outlining their intended research while in residence at CIRS, the names and contact information for five references, and a current curriculum vitae.
Please submit application materials electronically to cirspositions@georgetown.edu.  Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.   Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the  Fellowship Information page. Review of applications begins January 04, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: December 22, 2009
Harvard University
Islamic Studies/Distinguished Senior Scholar
Harvard University, the Department of History, announces a search to appoint a distinguished senior scholar in the field of Islamic studies with a focus on modern Central Asia, whose teaching has relevance for contemporary developments in the region. Teaching duties will include courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have a strong publications record and experience training doctoral students, as well as demonstrated competence in relevant research languages (e.g., Persian, Uzbek, Uyghur, Kazakh, Chaghatay, etc.). Applicants should submit a letter of application, including a brief statement of current and future research and teaching interests, and a curriculum vitae, to Islamic History Search Committee, c/o Janet Hatch, Department of History, Harvard University, 201 Robinson Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138. Harvard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 01, 2010.

Post date: January 09, 2010
Harvard Kennedy School
Belfer Center
Dubai Initiative Fellowships
The Dubai Initiative is currently accepting Fellowship applications, for Middle East-related research, for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Dubai Initiative offers pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships as well as senior fellowships for one year, with a possibility for renewal. Both stipendiary and non-stipendiary appointments area available. Please note that stipendiary appointments are significantly more competitive, and financing is contingent upon non-guaranteed funding from our sponsor! To improve your chances of acceptance, please indicate whether you are willing to accept a non-stipendiary or partially funded appointment.

Applications for fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions with appropriate professional experience. Applicants for pre- doctoral fellowships must have passed general examinations prior to appointment.  We welcome applications from political scientists, policy practitioners, lawyers, economists, and those in the natural sciences who are conducting research about the Middle East on issues of governance, public policy, administration and management, gender studies, economic policy, and political science. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries.

The Dubai Initiative focuses on research related to the Middle East to complement the interests of the Belfer Center, Harvard Kennedy School, and Dubai School of Government (DSG), and offers fellowships at the Belfer Center as well as opportunities for joint fellowships with DSG, which may require the fellow to spend a certain amount of time in Dubai. We also offer a joint fellowship with HKS's Women in Public Policy Program (WAPPP). Details on that fellowship can be found on WAPPP's website.
Fellows are generally expected to:
-Complete a 25-30 page Working Paper to be published by the Dubai Initiative
-Complete a 3-8 page Policy Brief to be published by the Dubai Initiative
-Complete an 8-10 page Policy Brief to be published by the Dubai School of Government
-Present their research at a Brown Bag lunch
-Attend other DI Fellows' Brown Bag lunches
-Contribute regularly to the Dubai Initiative's blog

Additionally, Dubai Initiative Fellows are expected to devote a portion of their time on collaborative research, as arranged by the Initiative, with DSG. Research Fellows looking to write a book or who are in the process of completing a book can receive funding to complete it based on the area of research focus. Pre-doctoral research fellows are encouraged to work on - and ideally complete - their doctoral dissertations.
All information related to stipend, application procedures, and deadlines are described in detail on the Belfer Center Fellowships page. Fellowship applicants must indicate that they are applying to the Dubai Initiative.
Specific inquiries may be directed to dubai_initiative@hks.harvard.edu. Please note that all applications must be submitted in accordance with the procedures on the Belfer Center Fellowships page.
Application deadline: January 15, 2010.

Post Date: October 28, 2009
Lehigh University
Arabic/ Professor of Practice
Lehigh University, the Department of Modern Languages and Literature invites applications for a full-time non tenure-track two-year renewable Professor of Practice position in Arabic, beginning Fall 2010. The area of specialization is open. A PhD is preferred but ABDs will also be given consideration. The successful candidate must have native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English and be prepared to develop and teach a range of language, literature, and culture courses to undergraduates. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to a newly created interdisciplinary program in Global Islamic Studies. Lehigh University is a private, research-extensive institution in southeast Pennsylvania. The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths or experiences in this area. Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. Send letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference to Professor Antonio Prieto, Arabic Search Committee, Department of Modern Languages and Literature, Lehigh University, 9 W. Packer Ave., Bethlehem PA 18015. The department will begin to review applications on November 1, 2009, and will consider applications until the position is filled.

Post Date: January 14, 2010
Lund University
Two-Year Post-Doctoral Researcher
The Center for Middle East Studies (CMES) at Lund University is soliciting applications for a two-year Post-Doctoral researcher to begin in August, 2010. Applicants must have international experience and recognized competence in the field of Middle Eastern Studies (understood as an interdisciplinary field of research on the Middle East and North Africa). Submitted research plans must clearly relate to any of the following focus areas:

1. Contemporary Interpretations of Islam and Muslim Culture
2. Hydropolitics, Security and International Law
3. Migration and Mobility
4. The Middle East in Sweden

All applicants must have a doctorate or a foreign degree equivalent to a doctorate. While applicants who have completed their doctorate within the last three years are a priority, all applicants are welcome. As a post-doctorate at CMES, the main objective is to conduct research and actively participate in the research community at the center. The position is composed of 70% research, 25% teaching (1.2 courses), and 5% administration and community work outside the university. Please follow the link below for further information on the position and application process. http://www.cmes.lu.se/2010/opportunities/new-post-doctorate-position-at-cmes/. Application deadline: February 15, 2010.

Post Date: December 17, 2009
University of Maryland College Park
The Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute Center Chair for Persian Studies
University of Maryland College Park, the Roshan Center for Persian Studies, which was established in 2004 in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, is seeking an outstanding scholar, preferably at the rank of full professor or senior associate professor, to help lead the continued development of a world-class academic program in Persian studies. The successful candidate will occupy the Roshan Institute Chair in Persian Studies in the College of Arts and Humanities.

The candidate should have an outstanding scholarly record in one or more of the following fields:  Persian language and literature, history and culture, politics and society. The candidate should have native or near-native command of the contemporary Persian language spoken in Iran; excellent teaching records; strong management capabilities; and outstanding communication skills.

The position requires strong leadership abilities for advancing the newly established academic program in Persian language and literature, with all its aspects, and for establishing a strong presence on campus.

For best consideration, applicants should specify the rank at which they are applying, and submit a letter of application, including a short description of their current research plans, a CV, and contact information (only) for three referees, to:  Persian Search Committee, c/o Dean’s Office, College of Arts and Humanities, 1102 Francis Scott Key Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 US.  Applicants may also submit materials electronically to persiansearch@umd.edu.

The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications by women and minorities are especially encouraged. Application deadline: February 28, 2010.

Post date: January 19, 2010
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Assistant or Associate Curator
Islamic Art Department
Since 1870, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the preeminent cultural institutions in the world, has considered its employees among its greatest assets. The Museum provides exciting opportunities for employees to enrich and develop their love of the arts while contributing their specific skills and talents to the mission of the Museum.

Nestled in Central Park and anchoring New York’s famous Museum Mile, the Met seeks a specialist in early and medieval Islamic art to fill the position of Assistant or Associate Curator in the Department of Islamic Art.

Primary Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
The Assistant/Associate Curator supports the head of the department. General duties include active participation in the management, care of, and research on the collection, as well as participation in all the activities of the Department, specifically exhibitions, publications, collection management, and planning for the new Islamic Art galleries.

The Assistant/Associate Curator will be involved in the organization of permanent gallery exhibits and long-term loans including research, label writing, and database maintenance. Participation in departmental projects of general and scholarly publications is also expected while also answering correspondence related to the collection and assisting the public and visiting scholars. The Assistant/Associate Curator will contribute to public programs organized by the museum, and interact with potential sponsors. Involvement in planning programs for the Friends group and the Visiting Committee will also be essential. Familiarity with conservation methods and procedures is a prerequisite for this position. The Assistant/Associate Curator should be prepared to foster and maintain good working relationships with colleagues from other institutions in the U.S. and abroad, with the scholarly community, dealers, collectors, and other individuals involved with the interests of the museum.

Requirements and Experience:
Successful candidates must possess demonstrated experience in accomplishing original research in the field of early and medieval Islamic art. Candidates should also have good working knowledge of Arabic, Persian or Turkish, French, and German as well as possessing general familiarity with calligraphy, metalwork, ceramics, and other objects of Islamic art and architecture in the larger field of Islamic Art. A PhD in art history of Islamic Art is required for this position.

The Assistant or Associate Curator is full-time and includes full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, indicating position of interest, resume, list of publications, salary history, and names of references, to: employoppty@metmuseum.org as a Word attachment only with the position title in the subject line or mail to: ATTN: HR-MW-ACIAD, The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10028. Equal Opportunity Employer.



Post date: January 25, 2010
Mount Holyoke College and The Five College Center for the Study of World Languages
Arabic Language/Visiting Lecturer
Mount Holyoke College and The Five College Center for the Study of World Languages invite applications for a 1-year lectureship in Arabic language beginning fall 2010 (an initial 3-year appointment is possible for an exceptionally qualified candidate). The successful candidate will be prepared to offer courses in elementary, intermediate and/or advanced Modern Standard Arabic using the Georgetown series. The Arabic lecturer will play a vital role in our innovative learning model that accommodates the needs of students spread among the five campuses. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in language is expected.

The Arabic lecturer will be based on the Mount Holyoke College campus and will report to the Five College Center for the Study of World Languages on the campus of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, which is the organizational unit overseeing the Arabic language program throughout the consortium. Qualifications: Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English. The academic field of specialization may be Arabic languages, Middle Eastern Studies, linguistics, ESL, second language acquisition, language education, or another related field. PhD preferred. Master’s degree required. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining philosophy of language acquisition to: Arabic Search, c/o Five Colleges, Incorporated, 97 Spring Street, Amherst, MA 01002.

Five Colleges, Incorporated is the consortium comprised of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The five institutions are located within 11 miles of one another and about 80 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley. The consortium and its member institutions are committed to fostering multicultural diversity and awareness in their faculty, staff, and student body; all are Equal Opportunity Employers. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Post date: December 08, 2009
New York University in Abu Dhabi
Faculty Positions
Arab Crossroads
New York University has established a campus in Abu Dhabi with the ambition to become the leading institution of global higher education in the 21st century.

NYU Abu Dhabi is recruiting faculty of international distinction committed to active research and the finest teaching, to building a pioneering global institution of the highest quality, and to forging an international community of scholars and students. NYUAD is integrally connected to NYU New York. The faculties work together, and the campuses form the foundation of a unique global network university with sites on five continents as NYU strives to be the leading institution of global higher education in the 21st century.
 
We invite applications for multiple faculty positions in the field of Arab Crossroads. This is an exciting new multidisciplinary program, which takes advantage of Abu Dhabi’s geographical location for studying the complex cultural, political, and economic dynamics of the Arab world, including its connections to South and Central Asia and Africa, through history as well as in the contemporary world. The concentration will encourage work across the humanities and social sciences and engage students to think about complex subjects from multiple perspectives.
 
We seek new faculty members at all levels (assistant, associate, and full professor). Candidates who can demonstrate experience in developing and directing a multidisciplinary program within a liberal arts environment may be considered for a directorial position. Scholars whose work demonstrates an interdisciplinary perspective are especially welcomed, and could come from Middle Eastern studies (understood as studies of the Arab world in its geographic extensions) or fields such as political science, economics, sociology, history, philosophy, literature, religion, Islamic studies, anthropology, art history, or media/cultural studies. Preferred candidates will have an active agenda of research, publication, and undergraduate teaching. PhD is required. Teaching load: three undergraduate courses per year (semester system). The terms of employment are competitive compared to U.S. benchmarks and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may also spend time at NYUNY and its other global campuses. The appointment might begin as soon as September 1, 2010.
 
Alongside its highly selective liberal arts college, NYUAD will create distinctive graduate programs and a world-class institute for advanced research that fosters creative work across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Engineering. Situated at a new global crossroads, NYUAD has the resources and resolve to become a preeminent center of collaborative intellectual pursuit and impact.

Major research projects and public programs are underway. We have recruited our first cohort of faculty across many disciplines and the first class of students of remarkable potential from across the world will arrive in Fall 2010. The international character of NYUAD is reflected in the global composition of the faculty and the student body as well as the research agenda and curriculum, which have been designed to promote inventiveness, intellectual curiosity, multidisciplinary interest, and intercultural understanding.

Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format to be considered: curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and three letters of reference. Complete instructions for the application process and additional information can be found at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/human.resources/open.positions.html. If you have any questions, please email nyuad.arabcrossroads@nyu.edu. NYU Abu Dhabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Review of applications for the positions listed above will begin immediately, with a final deadline of January 15, 2010 for receipt of applications.

Post Date: December 04, 2009
Oberlin College
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Islamic Civilizations and the Humanities
Oberlin College invites applications for a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Islamic Civilizations and the Humanities, with a focus on visual culture. Teaching load, two courses per year. Courses over the two-year appointment will include a lecture course on Islam and Visual Culture, two intermediate-level courses and an advanced-level seminar in the fellow’s area of expertise. Expertise in either Islamic art & architecture or cinema in the Islamic world is essential; training in the theories and methods in the field of religious studies is desirable.

Requirements: Ph.D. degree awarded no earlier than 2007 or in hand by July 1, 2010. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Information on the Departments of Religion, Art, and the Cinema Studies Program is available at http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/.

To be assured of consideration, letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, should be sent to: David G. Kamitsuka, Chair, Department of Religion, Oberlin College, Rice Hall, 10 North Professor St., Oberlin OH 44074. Application materials received after the deadline date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Application deadline: February 15, 2010.

Post Date: December 08, 2009
University of Oklahoma
Director of the Language Flagship Program in Arabic and Conoco Phillips Professor of Arabic at the Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate Professor level
The University of Oklahoma announces a position as Director of the Language Flagship Program in Arabic at the level of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Arabic language pedagogy or linguistics. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field in hand at the time of appointment, a native or near-native command of both Arabic (MSA) and English, and a demonstrable commitment to research and teaching. Salary is competitive. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed to the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics and the School of International and Area Studies.

Dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate, the appointment could begin as early as summer 2010. The successful applicant will join a diverse and interdisciplinary faculty in Middle Eastern Studies, spanning several academic units. The University of Oklahoma offers both a major and minor in Arabic and has been home to the Language Flagship Program in Arabic since 2008.

Applicants should send a letter of application with a statement of research and teaching interests, a complete curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations, and a writing sample to: Dr. Mark Frazier, Co-Chair of Arabic Search Committee, School of International and Area Studies, University of Oklahoma, 729 Elm Ave., 105 Hester Hall, Norman OK 73019. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent directly by recommenders to the search committee chair. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

Post Date: January 29, 2010
University of Oxford
St Antony’s College
The Middle East Centre
Centre for Lebanese Studies Visiting Fellowship
The Middle East Centre, in association with the Centre for Lebanese Studies (CLS), invites applications for the CLS Visiting Fellowship, tenable for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Applicants should be scholars of Lebanon with an established record of academic excellence, normally holding the Ph.D. or equivalent. Current students are not eligible to apply. Preference may be shown to citizens of Lebanon or scholars of Lebanese origins who are citizens of other countries. Applicants should be engaged in research in either the humanities or social sciences, on a topic of relevance to modern Lebanon (19th century to present day). Applicants must demonstrate sufficient command of English to take full advantage of and contribute to the academic life of Oxford University.

The CLS Visiting Fellow will be a member of St Antony’s College. The benefits of the Fellowship include a stipend of £22,200; free meals in the College Hall when it is open; eight High Table dinners per term (drink and dessert to be paid for as taken); a travel allowance of £775; and the use of a workroom in the Middle East Centre. The post will be tenable for nine months, from October through June.

The duties of the post are to promote knowledge, and scholarship on Lebanon through individual research and public lectures. The person appointed would normally organize a workshop or conference related to the subject of their research in the course of their Fellowship, in cooperation with the Middle East Centre and the Centre for Lebanese Studies. The person appointed may be asked to assist in limited supervision of masters and doctoral students working on Lebanon.  

Applications, including a cover letter, research proposal for work to be conducted while on the Visiting Fellowship, CV and list of publications, should be sent to: The Director, the Middle East Centre, St Antony’s College, Oxford OX2 6JF, UK. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the Director. The deadline for applications is 12 March 2010.

Post Date: October 12, 2009
Rice University
T.T. and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Studies
South Asian Studies (Global, Transnational or Comparative Studies)/Post-doctoral fellow
Position: A two-year post-doctoral fellowship in the T.T. and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Studies at Rice University. An affiliation may be arranged in an appropriate academic department. Stipend: $40,000 per year, plus benefits, and a $2,000 allowance for travel and research. Appointment begins July 1, 2010.

Responsibilities: (1) Teaching: Two courses per academic year focused primarily on issues related to transnational circulations and/or cross-cultural comparisons; (2) Other responsibilities: play an active role in the intellectual life of the Center, participate in and support Chao Center programming, organize the Transnational Symposium; contribute to website pages to facilitate cutting-edge research.

Qualifications: PhD in a humanities or social sciences discipline or department with a specialization in South Asia and a demonstrated teaching and research interest in transnational circulations (e.g. the movement of people, products, ideas, images, technologies, etc. within and/or beyond Asia) and/or comparative studies.

Application: Overseas applicants may submit their application electronically to chaoctr@rice.edu. All other applicants are requested to mail three letters of reference, one hard copy of a writing sample (no more than 25 pages) and three hard copies of a cover letter, a current resume, a project proposal outlining what will be accomplished during your term at Rice, a course proposal, and a list of any additional references with contact information to: Michele Verma, Assistant Director, Chao Center for Asian Studies (MS-47), Rice University, PO Box 1892, Houston TX 77251-1892 (chaoctr@rice.edu; http://asia.rice.edu/). Specific questions may be emailed to Michele Verma, PhD, at the email above.

About the University: Rice is a member of the Association of American Universities, which includes the 62 top research institutions in North America. Its endowment per student is sixth-largest among American private research universities, and its small size (about 3,100 undergraduates) encourages a great deal of personal interaction between students and professors (our median undergraduate class-size is 14). We have students from all 50 states and from 81 countries, and many of them participate in cutting-edge research guided by world class faculty in the humanities, social sciences, engineering and natural sciences. Rice also has a major public policy organization, the James A. Baker Institute, and several highly regarded professional programs, including schools of architecture, music and business. Rice University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Postmark deadline for applications is January 15, 2010.

Post Date: December 08, 2009
Rutgers University
Language Coordinator /Non-Tenure Track Position
The Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University (New Brunswick) invites applications for a full time, non-tenure track position of Language Coordinator. This is a renewable, three-year contractual position with full benefits. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition or a related field, with a concentration on Less Commonly Taught Languages of Africa/Middle East/South Asia, and should have a minimum of three years experience in Second/Foreign Language Coordination in an American academy. Candidates are expected to be competent in the use of instructional technology and communicative, standards-based teaching methodologies and must be conversant with the latest methods in Second/Foreign language assessment. Demonstrated success in grant-writing is an added advantage. Working in conjunction with the Language Institute, scheduling office and other relevant units, the Language Coordinator will be responsible for the general management of language instruction in the department -- including training, supervision and evaluation of language instructors; scheduling of classes and placement tests; and campus-wide promotion of the study of these languages. In addition, the Language Coordinator will be expected to teach 3 courses per year in his/her primary language(s) of expertise. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and updated CV, and have three letters of recommendation sent directly to Dr. Alamin Mazrui. Applications should be addressed to: Professor Alamin Mazrui, Chair, Department of African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Literatures, Rutgers University, Lucy Stone Hall B-309, 54 Joyce Kilmer Ave., Piscataway NJ 08854-8045. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: January 09, 2010
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
College of Liberal Arts
Mirowski Visiting Professor in Israel Studies
Temple University invites applicants for a visiting research appointment in Israel Studies for the 2010-11 academic year. The position is open rank, and both senior and promising younger scholars from the U.S., Israel, or elsewhere are encouraged to apply. The area of research specialization is open.

The Mirowski Visiting Professor will teach one course per semester on topics related to the applicant’s research interests. The scholar will also give public lectures (or exhibit creative work), and will be available to the broader Temple community for presentations. Salary is competitive.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a 2-4 page description of your current research, and C.V. Three confidential letters of reference must be submitted separately and come directly from the writer or from a dossier service. We prefer electronic submission of all materials. Please direct inquiries and applications to: mirowski@temple.edu. Address paper materials to: The Mirowski Award, c/o Dr. Peter Logan, 1008 Gladfelter Hall (045-25), 115 W. Berks St., Philadelphia PA 19122-6089.

Temple University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. The Mirowski Visiting Professor in Israel Studies position is made possible through the generosity of the Mirowski Family Foundation in honor of Dr. Michel Mirowski and his wife Anna. Application deadline: March 15, 2010.

Post Date: November 2, 2009
Texas A&M University
Arabic Language/ Lecturer
The Arabic and Asian Language Office at Texas A&M University announces the position of a Lecturer in Arabic to start on August 16, 2010. The appointment is for 2 years and is renewable. The successful applicant will teach three undergraduate courses at any level in Modern Standard Arabic each semester and contribute to the curriculum and program development. Applicants should have an excellent command of Modern Standard Arabic and should know at least one regional Arabic dialect. Applicants should also have a strong and recent experience with teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Familiarity with second language teaching and acquisition, testing methods and the use of technology in language teaching are also needed. Applicants should hold a minimum of Masters Degree in the field or equivalent by the start date.

To be considered for this position, applicants should submit a resume, a statement of teaching, a graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation. A teaching demo in a DVD is recommended. Send application materials to: Texas A&M University, Arabic Search Committee, Arabic and Asian Language Office, 4224 TAMU, College Station TX 77843-4224. Texas A&M University ranks as the nation's sixth largest university, and is centrally located among three of the country's 10 largest cities (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio). Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. Review of applications will begin in January 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.