[Posted 10-9-06]
McMillan-Stewart Chair Search
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
New tenureable faculty position.
The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences has begun a search for a scholar of distinction to be appointed to the Genevieve McMillan-Reba Stewart Chair in the Study of Women in the Developing World.
Candidates should demonstrate outstanding scholarship on the Middle East and/or North Africa and a strong familiarity with comparative and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of women and gender.
Application deadline is November 1, 2006.
For more information, please contact:
Isabelle de Courtivron
Anne F. Friedlaender Professor of the Humanities
McMillan-Stewart Chair Search Committee
E-mail: decourt@mit.edu
[Posted 9-25-06]
Assistant Professor Position
University of Virginia
Middle East and North Africa before 1850.
Rank:
tenure-track assistant professor.
Successful applicants must be able to
teach surveys of the Middle East and North Africa to 1500 and
participate in graduate training. Ph.D., either in hand or near
completion, is required.
Send letter of application, c.v., a summary of
dissertation or current research and one dissertation chapter or
published article to:
ME/NA SEARCH COMMITTEE
Corcoran Department of
History
Box 400180
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
22904-4180
Applicants may choose to send their applications to
hist_me_nafr@virginia.edu.
For immediate consideration, please apply by
October 15, 2006, but the position will remain open until filled.
The
University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and
encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
[Posted 10-3-06]
Arabic Language and Literature TT Position
2007-2008
Wayne State University
The Department of Near Eastern and Asian Studies at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Arabic Language and Literature, starting in August 2007. The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Arabic language and literature, supervise Master’s research in relevant fields, advise Arabic majors, and play a leading role in language curriculum development for the Arabic/Near Eastern Studies program. Candidates should have native or near native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic with a PhD by the date of appointment, and must be actively engaged in teaching, research and publication.
Please apply on line at https://jobs.wayne.edu (posting #033433), and send letters of application, CV, writing samples, and three letters of recommendation addressed to:
Arabic Search
Department of Near Eastern and Asian Studies
437 Manoogian Hall
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
The deadline for applications is December 10, 2006. Those interested in interviewing at the MESA Meeting in Boston on Monday November 20th, 2006
(between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m), may set up an appointment with Dr. May Seikaly at ad6006@wayne.edu by November 15, 2006.
Wayne State University is an Equal Opportunity affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially invited to apply.
[Posted 10-3-06]
Islamic Studies TT position
2007-2008
Wayne State University
The Department of Near Eastern and Asian Studies at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Islamic Studies, starting in August 2007. The candidate is expected to demonstrate expertise in the classical textual traditions of Islam (Quran, Tafsir, Hadith) taught within the broader context of Islamic law and philosophy, and must be able to offer courses on Islamic civilization and on modern/contemporary Islamic thought and movements. Candidates must be willing to work in an interdisciplinary setting that includes programs in Arabic language and modern Near Eastern studies, and to play a leading role in curriculum development in the relevant fields. Candidates should have knowledge of classical Arabic with a PhD by the date of appointment. Knowledge of other regional languages–Farsi and /or Urdu–would be beneficial. Candidates must be actively engaged in teaching, research and publication.
Please apply on line at: https://jobs.wayne.edu (posting #033432), and send letters of application, CV, writing samples, and three letters of recommendation addressed to:
Islamic Studies Search
Department of Near Eastern and Asian Studies
437 Manoogian Hall
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
The deadline for application is December 10, 2006. Those interested in interviewing at the MESA Meeting in Boston on Monday November 20th, 2006 (between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m) may set up an appointment with Dr. May Seikaly at ad6006@wayne.edu by November 15, 2006.
Wayne State University is an Equal Opportunity affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially invited to apply.
