African/Middle East History 2012-13

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American University

 * Tenure-line Assistant Professor in African History.
 * Candidates whose research and teaching explores encounters between Africa and Europe and Africa in international context such as colonialism, imperialism, the global slave trade, migration, or foreign relations are particularly encouraged to apply.
 * Send letter of application addressing research and teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to [mailto:africanhistorysearch@american.edu africanhistorysearch@american.edu].
 * For best consideration, applications should be complete by October 1, 2012.

Brown University - Asst. Professor of African History

 * The departments of Africana Studies and History at Brown University invite applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of African history. Regional, thematic, and chronological specializations are open, but preference may be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests complement the strengths of the departments of Africana Studies and History. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. Ph.D. or equivalent is required by time of appointment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of current and future research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation online at www.interfolio.com/apply/13400. To apply through the mail, please write to [mailto:African-History-Search@Brown.edu African-History-Search@Brown.edu] for more information.
 * Review of applications will begin October 31, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.

Naval Postgraduate School - Sub-Saharan Africa (Open Rank)

 * The Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School seeks applications for a tenure-track appointment at any rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) in the history or politics of Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a wide range of thematic and subregional specialties,and from diverse academic fields. The successful candidate must also be prepared to teach a general graduate-level course on international relations, comparative politics, or modern history.
 * The Naval Postgraduate School is a fully-accredited graduate school whose students are drawn from the armed forces and civilian agencies of the United States and many other countries. National Security Affairs is multi-disciplinary department with curricula based on comparative politics, international relations, history, and economics.
 * Interested parties should send a letter of application, c.v., and writing samples. Applicants for appointment as assistant professor should also have at least three letters of recommendation sent. Applicants for appointment as associate or full professor should submit a list of at least three references with e-mail addresses. Address applications and supporting materials electronically to Professor Robert Springborg, Chair, Africa Search, Department of National Security Affairs, [mailto:rdspring@nps.edu rdspring@nps.edu]. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1. The search will continue until the position is filled.

New York University - Abu Dhabi

 * Multiple positions in history advertised, including Sub-Saharan Africa
 * See original posting at Open Field/Mixed Hire History Jobs 2012-13

Queen Mary University of London (UK)

 * Lectureship (tenured ~Assoc/Asst Prof.) in African History
 * "Preference may be given to a scholar of sub-Saharan Africa but the School will also consider applications from scholars working on North Africa or on trans-Oceanic networks."
 * Deadline: 13 Jul. 2012
 * Intend to interview mid/late Jul 2012 for a start date in Jan. 2013
 * Shortlist made; request for interview in mid-September
 * Are you American/U.S.- trained? It appears to be very difficult for people from this side of the Atlantic to get these jobs/postdocs...
 * [not a direct answer, but: the UK/EU job market (usually) works quite differently to the US market, partly because we don't have tenure-track. An ABD is unlikely to be hirable into a UK lectureship - it does happen, but it's rare and controversial (and the same applies to very recent UK/EU graduates too). The UK is also at a crucial point in the REF process (explained on this talk page) which means that hires will be focusing on publications (book probably essential), research reputation, and proven ability to get large-scale grants. The job market is bad enough that people with multiple books are still not getting shortlisted for lectureships. AFII (talk) 07:46, August 1, 2012 (UTC)]
 * Shortlisted poster here: I am American-trained (and American), with a spring 2011 Ph.D. and a book contract. This is actually my first go on the British job market, so I would appreciate any advice folks with experience on that side of the pond might confer.
 * Sounds like a good topic for the History Talk Page. I've seeded a question AFII (talk) 06:53, August 2, 2012 (UTC)

===Salisbury University - Assistant Professor of Modern African History===
 * The Department of History at Salisbury University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of History for Modern African History.
 * Primary Job Duties: Teaching load is 3-3 to include World Civilizations, upper division undergraduate and graduate courses. Salisbury University faculty members are expected to provide appropriate levels of scholarly activity, student advisement and service as well as utilize an effective teaching style that supports a diverse student body.
 * Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in History or a pertinent related field (ABD nearing completion of dissertation will be considered. If ABD; would be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the requirement that candidate complete doctoral degree within six months of the date of hire).
 * Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.
 * Applications submitted by November 1, 2012 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. The department intends to conduct preliminary interviews at the AHA annual meeting.

Wesleyan University - Gender and African History

 * Wesleyan University’s History Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of Gender and African History to begin July 1, 2013. The successful candidate will teach courses on early modern and modern Africa and women and gender in African history as well as courses in his or her field of specialization. We will search broadly and not limit the time period or regional concentration, though applications from candidates specializing in Francophone and/or West Africa are especially welcome. The successful candidate will be fully housed in the History Department but will routinely offer courses that cross-list with the Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
 * Send letter of application, c.v., three letters of reference, and a chapter-length writing sample by November 15, 2012 to careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/3497.

University of Rochester

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the history of the African Diaspora "with a preference for candidates with expertise in the history of gender, Latin America and/or the Caribbean."
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2012

Brown University - Post 1500

 * The Department of History at Brown University seeks an outstanding scholar for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of the early modern and/or modern Middle East.
 * The appointment will begin on July 1, 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. Ph.D. or equivalent is required by time of appointment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application including a brief statement of current and future research and teaching interests addressed to Professor Beshara Doumani, three letters of reference, any published or unpublished materials that you may wish the committee to consider, and a curriculum vitae at www.interfolio.com/apply/13243.
 * Applications received by October 1, 2012 will receive full consideration.

New York University - Modern History (Open Rank)

 * The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies invites applications for an open-rank position in modern Middle Eastern history, to begin September 1, 2013, pending budgetary and administrative approval. We especially encourage applications from junior and mid-career scholars whose research focuses on the Mashriq (including Egypt) in the "long" 19th century and whose interests would complement the department's strengths in comparative and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the Middle East and the Muslim world.
 * To apply, visit the department website at meis.as.nyu.edu 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 of applications will begin on October 1, 2012.

Qatar University - Modern Qatar/Gulf History [Non TT]

 * Assistant/Associate Professor in Modern History; 3-year renewable position
 * "The successful candidate should be able to teach, review and develop different courses related to the area of Gulf Modern History or Qatar History. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven record in research excellence and scholarship related to the field of Gulf Modern History."
 * Deadline: 30 Oct. 2012

University of California - Berkeley

 * Tenure Track assistant, or tenured associate professor in Middle Eastern History
 * Period & Topic are open; PhD must be in-hand by start date [1 Jul. 2013]
 * Review begins immediate [posted 23 Jul.] with a deadline of 1 Oct. 2012.

University of Sussex (UK) - Two positions in Modern Middle Eastern History

 * Senior Lecturer (tenured ~Assoc/Full Prof) in Modern Middle Eastern History
 * Lecturer (tenured ~ Asst/Assoc Prof) in Modern Middle Eastern History
 * "We invite applications from those with complementary expertise in Middle Eastern/North African history from 1800 to the present day", & for the Senior position: "We seek someone with an established record of high quality publications, a distinct research agenda, and a strong teaching profile at undergraduate and postgraduate level"
 * Deadline: 14 Aug. 2012
 * Intend to interview 11 Sept.

University of Washington - Seattle - Modern History

 * Tenure Track assistant or tenured associate professor in Modern Middle Eastern History
 * "Successful candidates will be expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, offering both large surveys and more advanced courses, conduct independent research, and contribute to the University’s distinguished and diverse programs in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies and related fields. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program, by the start of the appointment"
 * For Full Consideration: 15 Oct. 2012
 * Intend to interview at AHA
 * Second position in the Islamic World cross-posted at World/Global History