African/Middle East History 2013-2014

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 * ABD (early): 2
 * ABD (finishing this year): 6
 * Postdoc:
 * Visiting or Temporary Assistant Professor: 2
 * Adjuncting PhD: 1
 * Continuing Non-Tenure Track Professor:
 * TT but looking for a new job:5
 * Tenured but always on the lookout for an opportunity:
 * Tenured or TT but reading out of curiosity:
 * PhD, Employed in academia in non-faculty position:
 * Fully employed outside of academia:
 * Partly employed outside of academia:
 * Unemployed PhD: 2
 * Adjuncting, denied tenure, trying again:
 * Search committee member:

TOTAL: 16

Specialization breakdown

 * Africa:
 * African Diaspora:
 * Middle East: 1
 * Islamic World:

Georgetown University - Islamic Studies and History of Islam (Al-Thani Chair)

 * See full post at World/Global History 2013-2014

Princeton University, Institute for Advanced Study - History and Culture of the Near East / Islamic Studies

 * The Institute for Advanced Study seeks to make an appointment in the History and Culture of the Near East / Islamic Studies. Only candidates with distinguished scholarly accomplishments will be considered.
 * Applications and nominations, including bibliography and curriculum vitae, should be sent by email to HSsearch@ias.edu or by mail to: Administrative Officer, School of Historical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
 * Deadline: 15 Sept. 2013

===Princeton University - Jewish and/or Christian Populations of the Pre-Modern Muslim World (Open Rank)===
 * See full post at World/Global History 2013-14

University of California - Santa Barbara - North African and/or Middle Eastern since 1800

 * Tenure track assistant professor in African and/or Middle Eastern History since 1800,
 * PhD 'normally' required to be in hand at time of appointment
 * "We are open to a wide variety of research specializations, including, for example, gender studies, empire and post-colonialism, ethnicity/sectarianism, diaspora studies, and secularism and religious movements. Scholars whose work offers a comparative or transnational perspective and who will contribute to department and campus strengths are especially encouraged to apply"
 * "The successful candidate will teach a variety of graduate seminars and upper division courses, as well as contribute to the department's lower-division Middle East history survey"
 * "Applications, including a cover letter, statement of current and future research, curriculum vitae, writing sample, two sample syllabi, and three letters of recommendation (sent under separate cover) should be sent to Middle East/North Africa Search Committee at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00210."
 * Deadline: 12 Nov. 2013

University of Nevada, Reno - Digital History

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Digital History to begin in the fall of 2014 "The Department has particular interest in candidates who can expand departmental offerings, such as Middle Eastern Studies and/or the Islamic World"
 * See original posting at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2013-14

University of St. Thomas (MN) - Modern Muslim World/Middle East

 * Tenure track assistant professor in the history of the Modern Muslim World/Middle East, to begin Fall 2014
 * "Candidates with the Ph. D. or equivalent are preferred, but ABD with an imminent completion date will be considered. Preference is also given to candidates who have expertise in urban history and who are willing to work with the University’s Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center as needed"
 * 3/3 Teaching Load "involves some combination of the following: HIST 118 The Middle East and North Africa in Global Perspective for undergraduates who are completing their core area (general) requirement in historical studies and upper-level course(s) for undergraduate history majors and minors"
 * "Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition..."
 * "Please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae electronically at this site as well as graduate school transcripts, research writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. Send three letters of recommendation electronically to cacory@stthomas.edu or by paper mail to: Dr. Catherine Cory, History Department, JRC 432, University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105.'
 * For full consideration: 30 Sept. 2013
 * Contacted for MESA interview one week prior to it.

Wheaton College (IL) - Asian or African History

 * Tenure-track, assistant professor in Asian or African history beginning August 2014.
 * Ph.D. required.
 * Standard teaching load is 3/3.
 * To be assured full consideration, please send a letter of interest and c.v. to history@wheaton.edu, attention Tracy McKenzie, chair.
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2013
 * NOTE: "Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant."


 * Also posted at Asian History 2013-2014

Yeshiva University (NY) - Middle East and North Africa

 * Tenure-track, assistant professor in the history of the Middle East and North Africa to begin in fall 2014
 * "Research specialization open, although we would be interested in candidates with subfields in gender history, the history and traditions of Islam, or social history, which would supplement the existing strengths of the history department"
 * "Ph.D. and teaching experience required. Send letter of application along with c.v., a short writing sample (article or chapter of dissertation), and three letters of recommendation to [mailto:historysearch@yu.edu historysearch@yu.edu]. Informal inquiries about this position may be addressed to the department chair, William Stenhouse ([mailto:stenhous@yu.edu stenhous@yu.edu])"
 * Yeshiva is a Modern Orthodox institution that offers a liberal arts education in New York City
 * Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013

Centre College (KY)

 * Tenure track Assistant professor of African History, to begin Fall 2014
 * "The successful candidate will be able to teach upper division courses in the areas of his or her expertise as well as introductory world history surveys"
 * "To apply, please submit Cover letter explaining teaching ability and research agenda, C.V., unofficial transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation electronically through http://www.interfolio.com/apply/22150."
 * Review begins: 1 Oct. 2013
 * Not that it impacts this job, but Centre announces loss of $250 million donation: Centre Donation Loss

Davidson College (NC)

 * Tenure track assistant professor of African history,
 * "Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching as well as a record of promising research. Prior teaching experience and a Ph.D. in-hand preferred"
 * "Applicants should submit the following materials online at https://jobs.davidson.edu -- a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests, copies of significant research papers or publications and the names and email addresses of three references."
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013
 * Intend to interview at the AHA
 * They currently have a visiting assistant professor of African history. Does anyone have any insights on whether this a position confirmation process or if they are wanting an additional historian of Africa?
 * Last year they conducted a small, quiet VAP search after another Africanist VAP left for a TT position elsewhere. It is likely that the current VAP will be an inside candidate for this position. They do not want an additional Africanist.

Moravian College (PA) - History & Anthropology

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in History and Anthropology, to begin August 2014
 * "Candidates must be able to teach courses on African History, Historical Ethnography, and Cultural Anthropology, as well as perform scholarly research on areas of interest within these themes. Preference will be given to those working on Sub-Saharan Africa."
 * Phd in hand by Sept 2014
 * Please send the following to Africanist@moravian.edu, as a single pdf format email attachment: a letter of interest, CV, and evidence of teaching excellence. Letters of reference may be requested at a later time. Please indicate in your letter whether you will be attending the annual meetings of the African Studies Association and/or the American Anthropological Association."
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013

New York University - Abu Dhabi- [Open Rank]

 * Tenured or tenure track position at Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in Sub-Saharah Africa
 * "To be considered, candidates should submit a Curriculum Vita, statements of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations, representative publications and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. Senior candidates are not required to submit references at this time. Please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and other information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please e-mail [mailto:nyuad.humanities@nyu.edu nyuad.humanities@nyu.edu]."
 * Review begins: 15 Oct. 2013

Queen's University (Can.)

 * Tenured or Tenure Track, Assistant or Associate Professor (Queen's National Scholar Programme) in African History, to begin 1 Jul. 2014
 * "Applicants are sought in the area of African History with a preferred emphasis on Islam or Muslim societies in Africa (whether sub-Saharan or North African) but applications in the general field of African History will be considered."
 * "The successful candidate will exhibit strong potential for innovative and high quality scholarly research leading to peer assessed publications, as well as for outstanding teaching contributions and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence, in support of the Faculty’s academic goals.  The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the Faculty, to the University, and/or the broader community and will be expected to teach survey and thematic courses in the history of Africa south of the Sahara.  The Queen’s National Scholar Program expects that the successful candidate will have demonstrated their ability to provide a rich and rewarding learning experience to all their students and have developed a research program that aligns well with the University’s priorities. Further information can be found at: http://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/index/QUniversityAcademicPlanFinal2011.pdf and http://www.queensu.ca/vpr/SRP/SRPMay2012Final.pdf."
 * Review begins: 1 Aug. 2013 and continues until position filled.
 * High Marks for efficiency. Very kind rejection email received September 15, 2013.

Saint Anselm College (NH)

 * Tenure-track professorship in African History, beginning August 2014.
 * Responsibilities include developing and teaching survey and upper-division courses in African History as well as teaching in the college's interdisciplinary freshman seminar program.
 * Saint Anselm College is a Catholic liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition dedicated to educating students for a diverse world. Support for the college mission is expected.
 * Applicants should upload a cover letter, current c.v., three letters of recommendation, and a graduate transcript here
 * Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013
 * Intend to interview at the AHA

SUNY-Buffalo (NY)

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in African history, to begin in fall 2014.
 * Field of specialization is open.
 * The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester. Ph.D. required.
 * Submit letter of application, c.v., and contact information for three letters of recommendation here and submit copies of transcripts... to Hal Langfur, Chair, Africa Search Committee, Department of History, 546 Park Hall, SUNY/Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260.
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2013

University of California -Davis

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Sub-Saharan African History, with a preference for West or Central Africa
 * "Teaching responsibilities include courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs and ongoing supervision of Ph.D. candidates in African and World History."
 * Phd must be in hand by start date
 * Deadline for full consideration: 15 Oct. 2013

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - West/Central [TT Asst/T Assoc]

 * Tenure track assisitant or tenured associate professorship in West or Central African History, pre-colonial or colonial period, with a preference for pre-1900, to begin 16 Aug. 2014
 * "All subfields invited to apply; department especially welcomes applicants working on Atlantic world exchanges."
 * " A PhD is required at the time of the appointment.  Applicants at the assistant professor level must demonstrate a promising research agenda as well as a strong record of teaching. Applicants at the associate professor level must possess a strong record of publication and excellence in teaching; strong professional leadership is preferred"
 * Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.
 * Deadline: 28 Oct. 2013

University of Missouri - African Continent, Atlantic World or Afro-Caribbean [open rank]

 * Tenure track position in Continental African, Atlantic World or Afro-Caribbean History, to begin Aug. 2014
 * Teaching Load: 2/2
 * PhD must be in hand by August 2014
 * "The successful applicant will be expected to offer core courses in the Black Studies curriculum along with advanced courses reflecting his/her areas of interest.  Applicants who specialize in identity, culture, and/or politics and who may offer courses focusing on slavery, emancipation, religion, colonialism, and/or independence in Africa and the Diaspora with attention to intersectionality will receive preference.  "
 * "Please apply on-line at: http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic (Job ID 11567).   Merge your CV with a cover letter and upload the document in the Resume/CV section of the application.  Applicants should include a research statement, teaching statement, and publications (up to 100 pages), if applicable, in the “attachments” portion of the online application system.   Three reference letters are required and should be sent electronically to [mailto:bromary@missouri.edu bromary@missouri.edu].  Hard copies of reference letters should be mailed to Dr. Michael Minta, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Black Studies, 313 Gentry Hall, Columbia, Missouri 65211."
 * Review begins: 15 Nov. 2013 and continues until position filled.

University of Pittsburgh (Penn.)

 * Tenure stream assistant professor in African History, to begin Fall 2014
 * (pending budgetary approval)
 * PhD must be in hand by 1 Sept. 2014
 * "We invite applications from candidates working on any region, theme, or time period in African History. The successful candidate will be expected to teach African History surveys, specialized undergraduate courses including writing seminars, and graduate courses. We ask applicants to demonstrate how their research and teaching will contribute to one or more of the History Department graduate program's thematic fields: Atlantic History, Power and Inequality, Texts and Contexts, and World History"
 * Deadline: 1 Oct. 2013

University of Mississippi - Colonial or Post-Colonial

 * Tenure track Assistant Professorship in Colonial or Post-Colonial African History
 * Teaching Load: 2/2
 * " In addition to a Ph.D. in History, teaching experience is required by the start of appointment."
 * "To be considered, application must be made online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu. Supplementary materials, including a letter of interest, vita, three letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio, and writing sample, should be attached to the online application or may be mailed to Chair, African History Search Committee, Department of History, 310 Bishop Hall, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848."
 * Position is open until an adequate applicant pool develops.
 * Intend to interview at the AHA
 * They seemingly want you to upload your reference letters yourself. How can they then be confidential?

University of Toronto, Mississauga

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor of African Studies, to begin 1 Jul. 2014
 * PhD must be in hand by start date.
 * "The candidates research may focus on any aspect of African Studies with a historical orientation. Interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths would be an asset. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of excellence in and commitment to both research and teaching, with established or clear promise of distinguished publications in their field. "
 * All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the link: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm  (Position #1300757). Applications should be addressed to Professor Shafique Virani, Chair, Department of Historical Studies...The application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of academic writing, statement of research interests, all academic transcripts, and a teaching dossier (i.e. all teaching evaluations; sample syllabi, assignments and/or tests; descriptions of teaching strategies and innovations, etc.). The U of T application system can accommodate up to five PDF/MS-Word attachments (10MB) per candidate profile; applicants may wish to combine attachments to accommodate this limit. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply   Arrangements should be made for three letters of reference, at least one of which must comment on the applicants teaching abilities, to be submitted by the deadline to  [mailto:historical.studies@utoronto.ca historical.studies@utoronto.ca]. Please include the candidates name and African Studies Search in the subject line. Questions about this position may be addressed to the same email address.
 * Deadline: 7 Oct. 2013

Washington and Lee University (VA) - Sub-Saharan

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Sub-Saharan African History, to begin 1 Sept. 2014
 * "Period and area of specialization are open.  The successful applicant will be expected to teach introductory surveys of African history and intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses related to their areas of specialization.  They will participate as well in Washington and Lee’s Africana Studies Program.  The department requires successful completion of the Ph.D by June 2014."
 * Review begins: 1 Nov. 2013
 * Intend to interview at the AHA
 * What happened to the guy who was there (I believe since 2008)? If I am not mistaken, he got his PhD from UT Austin, where there was an opening in African History. Did he get that job and return to his alma mater? Or did he go somewhere else?
 * The person that got the UT Austin job was not an alum.

African Diaspora
===University of Virginia (VA) - Race & Inequality in US and African Diaspora [Asst/Assoc Prof]=== ===Rutgers University - New Brunswick (NJ) - African American/African Diaspora===
 * See original posting (link above) on North American History 2013-14
 * See original posting (link above) on North American History 2013-14

Boise State University (ID)

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Middle-Eastern History, to begin August 2014
 * "All research specializations, geographic areas, and secondary fields will be considered.  Responsibilities include teaching Islamic Civilization survey and/or Themes in World History survey, upper division courses in the candidate’s field, and working with graduate students in Master of Arts and Master of Applied Historical Research programs"
 * PhD must be in hand by start date.
 * Please send letter of application, c.v., sample syllabus, and three letters of reference via Interfolio https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/23279.
 * Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013

College of Charleston (Sth Carolina) - Middle-East/Arabic-speaking/Islamic world

 * tenure track assistant professorship in Middle-Eastern, Arabic-speaking and/or Islamic world
 * "The time period, subfield, and regional specialization are open.  The successful candidate will teach upper-level courses in his/her areas of interest and training, courses on the pre-modern and modern MIddle East, and survey courses in pre-modern and/or modern history.  The successful candidate will be able to contribute to interdisciplinary programs, such as Arabic Studies, African Studies, Jewish Studies, Urban Studies, and/or Women's and Gender Studies.  Candidates must have, or expect to complete, a Ph.D. in History before August 15, 2014."
 * Applicants should submit a cover letter, c.v., three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, transcripts, and sample syllabi (including examples for different periods of Middle EAstern or Islamic history) electronically at jobs.cofc.edu...  The Department plans to conduct preliminary interviews with selected candidates via Skype and invite finalists to campus."
 * Deadline: 30 Sept. 2013

Harvard University - Modern

 * Tenure-track professor (at the assistant or untenured associate professor level) in modern Middle East history, with an emphasis on the Arab world from the late Ottoman to the contemporary era, to begin on July 1, 2014.
 * Doctorate in history or a related discipline is required by the time the appointment begins. Strong teaching experience as well as demonstrated competence in relevant research languages is desired.
 * Applicants should submit a letter of application, including a brief statement of current and future research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae with a complete bibliography, and three letters of recommendation to: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4872. Applications are not considered complete until the required three letters of recommendation are received.
 * The deadline for receipt of applications is 15 Oct. 2013.

Johns Hopkins University (MD) - Islamic Middle East

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of the Islamic Middle East, 600-1517, to start 1 July 2014
 * "Evidence of scholarly excellence and knowledge of Arabic are required; ability to work in a second Middle Eastern language is desirable. Teaching duties will include an introductory course on the making of the Islamic Middle East and more specialized undergraduate and graduate courses of the candidate’s design. PhD is required by date of appointment."
 * Deadline: 15 Sept. 2013
 * Intend to interview at MESA
 * Interviews for 12 first round candidates scheduled at MESA (9/27)

New York University (NY)  - Modern Middle East [Open Rank]

 * Open rank postition in Modern Middle Eastern History to begin 1 Sept. 2014 "pending budgetary and administrative approval"
 * "We seek applicants whose interests complement the department’s strengths in comparative and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the Middle East and the Muslim world. Candidates must have the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, demonstrate potential for superior scholarly accomplishment, and be prepared to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and to supervise doctoral dissertation research"
 * "To apply, visit the department website ...and use the 'Employment' link to submit a detailed cover letter describing research and teaching experience, c.v., writing sample (a published article or a dissertation/book chapter), syllabi, and three letters of recommendation"
 * Review begins: 15 Sept. 2013.

Ohio University

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in Middle Eastern history, to begin Aug. 2014
 * Teaching Load: 2/2
 * The department, which offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, welcomes candidates with any thematic, geographical, and chronological specializations in the field. The successful candidate will be expected to offer both broad and specialized courses in Middle Eastern history at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as world history surveys."
 * Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment...a strong research agenda, and teaching experience.
 * Applications, which are to include a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, a short writing sample, and sample syllabi, will only be accepted electronically via [this link]
 * Review of applications will begin 30 Sept., 2013 and continue until position is filled.

Oklahoma State University

 * Tenure track Assistant Professorship, to begin August 2014
 * "The person hired is expected to have a research specialization in the history of the Middle East, with the ability to teach upper division and graduate courses in Arab, Ottoman/Turkish or Persian History.  Responsibilities also include teaching sections of lower-division Survey of Eastern Civilization"
 * "Ph.D. required at time of employment.  Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and publications"
 * Position dependent upon funding
 * "Submit vita, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Middle East Search Committee Chair, History Department, Oklahoma State University, 101 S. Murray Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078-3054"
 * Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013

Rice University - Postdoc in Middle East History (Non-TT)

 * Full post at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2013-14

Ryerson University (Can.)

 * Tenure stream assistant professorship in the history of the Middle East, to begin 1 Aug 2014
 * Subject to budgetary review
 * "The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses on the Islamic World, the Ottoman Empire, and the modern Middle East, and must be prepared to participate fully in the life and work of the department and the broader university community."
 * "Applicants should mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier and research dossier (including two recent samples of scholarly productions). They should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be mailed directly. Dr. Catherine Ellis, Interim Chair, Department of History, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3, Canada"
 * [postal applications must be postmarked by the] Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013

University of Oklahoma - Norman - Tenured, Iranian Studies (post-1945)

 * Tenured Associate Professorship in Iranian Studies (the Farzaneh Family Professorship in Iranian Studies), to begin 16 Aug. 2014
 * Teaching Load: 2/2
 * "The scholar selected to hold the position will have a Ph.D. and an established record of excellence in research and teaching at an institution of higher education and a research focus on Iran since 1945. Applicants from disciplines in the social sciences (broadly conceived) will be considered."
 * "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, Department of International and Area Studies, University of Oklahoma, 338 Cate Center Drive, Room 334, Norman, OK, 73019."
 * Review begins: 15 Nov. 2013 and position is open until filled

Western Washington University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Middle Eastern History, to begin 16 Sept. 2014
 * teaching load: 6 courses/year "including surveys of Middle Eastern history and upper-level and graduate courses in her or his field of specialization"
 * PhD must be in hand by 16 Sept. 2014
 * "Candidates must apply online via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE).  To submit your application, please log in at https://jobs.wwu.edu/Loginpage.aspx. Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application system. Candidates should upload a letter of application along with a c.v., a graduate transcript, a chapter- or article-length writing sample, and sample syllabi for introductory or upper-level courses in the history of the Middle East. Additionally, three letters of recommendation are required; recommenders should email their letters to [mailto:jennie.huber@wwu.edu jennie.huber@wwu.edu]."
 * Review begins: 15 Nov. 2013 and position is open until filled

Yale University (CT) - Modern

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Modern Middle East History, to begin 1 Jul. 2014
 * "Applications are invited from historians with strong potential for achievement in scholarship, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and intellectual leadership. We welcome applications from historians already holding teaching positions, as well as from recent PhDs and those who expect their PhD by the time of appointment"
 * Deadline: 15 Sept. 2013
 * Contacted for MESA interview around September 27.