African/Middle East History 2013-2014

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What's your employment status?

 * ABD (early): 4
 * ABD (finishing this year): 11
 * Postdoc: 6
 * Visiting or Temporary Assistant Professor: 2
 * Adjuncting PhD: 1
 * Continuing Non-Tenure Track Professor:
 * TT but looking for a new job:9
 * Tenured but always on the lookout for an opportunity: 1
 * Tenured or TT but reading out of curiosity: 1
 * PhD, Employed in academia in non-faculty position:
 * Fully employed outside of academia: 1
 * Partly employed outside of academia:
 * Unemployed PhD: 2
 * Adjuncting, denied tenure, trying again:
 * Search committee member:

'TOTAL: 37

Specialization breakdown

 * Africa: 1
 * African Diaspora: 1
 * Middle East: 4
 * Islamic World: 2

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

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

Lamar University (TX) - African/African-American

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in African/African-American History
 * See full posting (link above) at North American History 2013-14

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

Regis University (CO) - Middle East and/or Africa Studies

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in history "with an expertise in historical perspectives on the peoples, cultures, geographies and material cultures of the Middle East and/or Africa, to begin Fall 2014.
 * Pending budgetary approval
 * PhD required
 * The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching at the lower- and upper-levels, in a liberal arts setting. Candidates must possess a demonstrated history of excellence in teaching and advising, as well as scholarship. She/he will be expected to contribute to the College’s integrated core curriculum, as well as through service to the campus and local communities.
 * While we prefer candidates with a specific geographic focus in the Middle East or Northern Africa, an understanding of the ability to teach later and contemporary developments within Islamic societies, particularly with a special focus on diasporic or transnational contexts is also desired.
 * To apply, please attach a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Letters for recommendation can be sent to: Dr. Dan Clayton, Chair of Search Committee, History and Politics Department, Regis University G-16, 3333 Regis Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221.
 * Deadline 25 Nov., 2013
 * Notified that after a review of applications, I had made it to the "next step" in their search, and was requested to write a response to the University's "Tradition" and "Core Philosophy" booklets. No mention of an interview, or when a potential interview might be held. (12/12) (x2)
 * Received rejection letter 12/18.  Good luck to all you medium listers.
 * Skype interview request (after response to 'tradition' etc) via email 1/21 (x3)

===Troy University Montgomery Campus (AL)- World/Middle-Eastern & African===
 * 10-month tenure track Assistant/Associate Professorship in History - to teach World History, Middle Eastern History and ideally with graduate specialisation in African History
 * See full posting 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
 * Will they be interviewing at the AHA?
 * No. They are conducting Skype interviews in December.
 * So have you been informed about an interview?
 * Skype interview invited- 12/3 (x2)
 * Asked additional questions 12/15
 * Any news?
 * Received email today that my application has been released from the search (01/13). (x3)
 * may i ask whether any of you who got this email had skype interviews with them?
 * I had a skype interview but received no such email yesterday. I also know at least one person (not me) received an invitation for a campus visit yesterday. Not entirely clear what's going on.
 * guess maybe they sent the emails to the non-skype pool and maybe will just keep us skype rejects on the line in case something doesn't work out...?

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
 * Conducted Skype interview week of 14 Oct. 2013 (x2)
 * Notified during Skype interview that they will inform one way or another within week or two. (x2)
 * Received invitation for campus visit to take place sometime in November.
 * Has anyone heard whether they made an offer or not? They expected to do so by the end of this week given that they completed all campus visit prior to Thanksigiving week.
 * Offer made and accepted.

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
 * Request for more materials (11/1)
 * Any updates? The additional request said they would send invitations for AHA interviews.
 * The long-list has evidently been created. AHA interviews are currently being scheduled (12/16)

Yeshiva University (NY) - Middle East and North Africa - CANCELED

 * 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
 * Anything? (X2)
 * Email (12/12): Search canceled for budgetary reasons.  They hope to hire a 1-2 year lecturer, but nothing is definite at the moment. (x4)
 * Very nice email. (x2)

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
 * Request for Skype interview (via email), received on 10/18 (+2)
 * Skype interviews underway. Centre intends to conduct on-campus interviews in November and secure a hire by the end of fall term.
 * Campus invite 10/31
 * HAS AN OFFER BEEN MADE FOR THIS POSITION? 12/5
 * It is my understanding that an offer has been made (12/7)

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.
 * AHA scheduled by phone (12/9) +1
 * Has anyone received on-campus interviews yet? (1/19/14)
 * on-campus interview scheduled (1/19)

Drexel University (PA) - African Studies

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in African History, to begin Fall 2014
 * " A transnational approach is desired, and relevant subfields include African diaspora, Atlantic history, and Afro-Caribbean history"
 * PhD must be in hand by 15 Aug. 2014
 * "Please apply online at: www.drexeljobs.com -- the Department of History and Politics is #3649, and this posting is requisition #5823. Candidates should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) up to three samples of your scholarly writing; and 4) the names and email addresses only of at least three references. Please do NOT submit reference letters at this time as such letters will be requested at a later date for short-listed applicants. Only applications submitted via the online system will be considered"
 * Review begins immediately [7 Jan] and continues until position filled.
 * Cross-posted to World/Global History 2013-14

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
 * Confirmation email for application materials (10/31)
 * Received rejection email (11/8)
 * Invitation by email for interview at ASA (11/11)
 * Any news? (12/14)
 * rejection email (1/7/14) x3

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
 * Received email for skype interview- 25 October 2013 (x2).
 * x3 (but on 28 October 2013)
 * Was anyone called for the second interview? (x2, still waiting...)
 * Received email for campus visit to take place in January- 9 December 2013
 * Anyone else get campus visit invites after skype interviews on December 9?

Ohio State University- [?non-TT, 'Senior Lecturer']

 * Senior Lecturer in African History, to begin 1 Jan 2014
 * "Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in African history. Teaching experience and a PhD is desired, but an ABD will be considered"
 * " Applicants are requested to send a letter of application, C.V., official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, including letters from major advisor and someone who can speak about teaching skills"
 * Review begins immediately [Ad placed 1 Nov. 2013] and continues until position filled
 * Any offers made? (12/1)
 * still accepting applications, starting date pushed back to Fall 2014 (1/18)

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
 * Request for AHA Interview Received (12/20) x3
 * Any further news on this?
 * I had an AHA interview and haven't heard anything. (1/21) x2

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
 * ​Requested to send more materials 10/25 (x2)
 * Invited for campus interview 11/6
 * Any offer made? 1/1
 * Offer made and accepted 1/3

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
 * Invitation to interview at ASA, contacted via email (Oct 19) (+1)
 * Invitation to interview at ASA (Oct. 29) (x3)
 * Any other invitations to interview made outside of the ASA? Any campus invites? (12/3) Yes (+1)
 * Not yet (12/10)
 * Can anybody confirm if they have finalized their selection of candidates to offer a campus invite ? (12/12)
 * no word about campus invite (12/13)
 * Any new about campus invite? (01/03)
 * Campus invitations have been inssued (Jan 7, 14)

===University College London (UK) - Early Modern/Modern===
 * Lecturer (tenured ~Asst/Assoc Prof) of Early Modern and Modern African History, to begin 1 Sept. 2014
 * "Our preference is for someone who will bring new research interests to complement our current expertise. S/he will be expected to research and publish material of the highest quality; to offer inspiring teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and to play a full part in the life of the History Department."
 * "Applicants must have a doctorate in the relevant area; at least one outstanding research publication; an imaginative post-doctoral research project; and experience of teaching in a university History department, preferably at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels."
 * Teaching Load: approx 8 contact hours/week, including "a two-term thematic course, which examines in twenty two-hour seminar sessions a theme related to the post holder’s research interests; [and] a one-term, ten week Research Seminar course, again reflecting the post holder’s research interests, designed to support students taking our second-year long essay by introducing them to the kinds of documentary and other primary sources they can use.
 * Further details & application procedure
 * Deadline: 5pm (GMT) 10 Jan. 2014

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
 * Requested permission to contact my references (10/19) (x2)
 * Requested skype interview (11/4)
 * Any other interview requests?
 * I think they are only considering people who are already Assoc. rank as finalists.(11/30)
 * What makes you write this? Why do you think you know?
 * I can speak with authority that that is *not* the case.  They are definitely considering people for assistant rank.
 * Do you know if the committe is finished with preliminary interviews before campus invites? (12/3)
 * They are.
 * Email thanking for application but that an offer has been made and accepted. (01/07)

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.
 * Anybody heard anything? (1/14/14)
 * No news here either (1/17/14)
 * Nothing here either (1/24/14)

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
 * 16 October: Requested more materials: dissertation and three statements (next research project, approach to undergraduate African survey course, proposed involvement in graduate transnational courses)
 * 7 November: Request for Skype/phone interview.
 * 5 December: Rejection email received x 2

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?
 * What I do in those cases is upload a document with the contact information for my references, and say that letters will be sent directly by the referees.
 * You can have your references email their letters directly to the administrator, if s/he requests letters from you.
 * Has anybody been contacted for interview at AHA? (12/1)
 * Request for AHA interview and copy of full dissertation 12/10
 * Emailed indicating no AHA interview but not outright rejection...close enough. x2

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.
 * Has anyone heard anything since they submitted their application? (Nov 27)
 * Rumor has it there is an inside candidate. (Nov 27)
 * Any developments? (Dec 20)

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?
 * He is going somewhere else (currently still on staff), supposedly because he wants to change fields; hence the search for a new Africanist.
 * The person that got the UT Austin job was not an alum.
 * Any word on the search? (11/15)
 * Any news? (12/3)
 * Emailed search chair on 12/2 and am currently awaiting his reply.
 * received email invitation to interview at AHA (12/6) (x3)
 * received cordial rejection email with confirmation pool is currently 12 for AHA (12/16)
 * Invited to on-campus interview (1/8) (x2)
 * Congrats! This is an excellent position.

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

American University - Sharjah (UAE)- [Open Rank]

 * Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Middle-Eastern History
 * "The Department of International Studies at the American University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is seeking a historian who specializes in Middle Eastern history to teach a range of courses on the modern Middle East as well as survey courses in World History. The department seeks candidates who are not only committed to both teaching and research excellence, but who can also contribute to a rich interdisciplinary atmosphere. The successful candidate will have experience with the North American higher educational system and have perfect mastery of English"
 * "Application materials must include: a letter of application, CV, names and contact information of three references, a writing/publication sample or samples and evidence of teaching effectiveness"
 * Review begins: 17 Dec. 2013 and continues until position filled
 * Phone interview scheduled

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
 * Anything? (x2)
 * Received invitation for Skype interivew (Dec. 6). They are not doing AHA interviews, but will hold Skype interviews first/second week of January. (x4) 10 candidates for Skype interview
 * News? Have campus callbacks been made? (x2)
 * Yes

Coastal Carolina University (SC) - Modern

 * Tenure track assistant professorship of Modern Middle Eastern History, to begin Aug. 2014
 * "The candidate must be able to teach a range of survey courses in service of the Core Curriculum and a rotation of upper-level courses in Modern Middle Eastern history"
 * PhD must be in hand at start date
 * Teaching Load: 7 classes/year "may include limited opportunities for teaching evening, weekend, study-abroad, summer and distance-learning courses"
 * "Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu. A complete set of application materials must include an online application, letter of application that outlines teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and scholarship or scholarly agenda; recent teaching evaluations; an unofficial transcript; curriculum vitae listing at least three (3) references with contact information; and three (3) letters of recommendation."
 * Deadline: 10 Dec. 2013
 * Intend to conduct preliminary telephone interviews in December
 * Conducted interviews (12/16)
 * Expect to invite 3 candidates for campus visits in late January/early February
 * Any news?
 * Campus visits scheduled (1/15)

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
 * Has anyone heard from this school since submitting their application?
 * I didn't. I am curious about it too. (x5)
 * Still nothing, fellow applicants? Bueller? Bueller? (x5)
 * Another failed search???
 * I doubt it...it's still early.  But that's just conjecture.
 * Is anyone going to contact them?
 * Called 11/11 to schedule Skype interview (+1)
 * Any updates on this one?
 * Called 12/9 to schedule campus visit (+1)

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.
 * Has anyone heard anything? (x5)
 * Request for more material week of Nov. 11.
 * Acknowledgement of receipt of application. Nov. 20.
 * Request for Skype interview. Nov 21. (x3)
 * Request for further materials, Dec. 10
 * Invitations have gone out to finalists, Dec. 19
 * Any idea expertise or rank of finalists?

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)
 * Has anyone interviewed for this?
 * Yes. (x4)
 * Anyone heard back post-MESA?
 * Invitations have gone out to finalists [posted 10/30]
 * And?

The New School Unviersity (NY)- Modern

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Modern Middle Eastern History, to begin July 2014
 * "Geographical area is open. Thematic emphases include, but are not limited to, the history of Islam; the histories of capitalism, development, and inequality; gender and sexuality; conflict and human rights; empire and postcolonialism; social movements; and the natural and built environments."
 * Please submit an online application form at: http://careers.newschool.edu/. Once you’ve filled out an online application, please email your cover letter, current C.V., writing samples, and teaching statement to [mailto:history@newschool.edu history@newschool.edu] Please forward three confidential letters of recommendation, either directly from referees or through a dossier service, to: Professor Jeremy Varon, Middle East History Search, Department of History, Eugene Lang College, 80 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10011.
 * Review begins: 1 Dec. 2013 "and we will review applications until the position is filled"
 * They are starting to go through the applications as of Monday 12/3. Any word yet?
 * According to the AHA Job Center handout, they will be interviewing there. Did anyone hear anything?
 * nothing here (12/17)
 * I think that they are still going through the apps. I am hoping tomorrow (as I watch the ticket prices go up).
 * Email request for AHA interviews (12/17) x3
 * Did anyone who was interviewed at AHA ask when campus interview invites will be sent out?
 * They said "mid-January." They were conducting Skype interviews last week with those who couldn't attend AHA. So it may be a few days still.
 * Campus invite (1/14)
 * any feedback? progress?

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.
 * Contacted for MESA interview (September 19).
 * Candidates contacted for campus visits week of 10/28
 * Jobs talks for finalists have occured.

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.
 * Contacted for Skype interview October 10.
 * Conducted Skype interview week of 10/14/2013 (x3).
 * During Skype interview, they indicated they would be contacting job talk candidates this week (of Oct. 21).
 * Contacted to schedule campus job talk week of 10/28/13. (x2)
 * Anyone hear back?
 * No word on my end. Indications were that a decision would be reached by end of the week. There is also whatever time it takes to get university administrative approval for the actual offer. So either the selection process is ongoing or a third person (not me or the person asking "anyone hear back") has gotten the offer. Might be a few days before things are clear. Patience is necessary, but painful.
 * Thank you, comrade! :)
 * Was an offer made?
 * Not to me!
 * Any more news?
 * They hired. 12/3
 * Area of specialization?
 * Modern Lebanon

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 
 * Letter confirming receipt of materials indicated that they hope to conclude their search by May 31, 2014--so settle in and get comfortable, boys and girls, because we're going to be here a while.
 * I am assuming we should also submit a cover letter? Even though it isn't requested?
 * I did.  Let's put it this way: if they throw out my application because I included a cover letter, I'd be surprised. (x2) :)
 * Skype interview invitation (11/26) (x2)
 * Any news?
 * On campus invites (1/16)

===Princeton University - Jewish and/or Christian populations of the Pre-modern Muslim world===
 * tenure-track assistant professorship to begin 1 Sep. 2014
 * See original posting (link above) at World/Global History 2013-14

Qatar University - [open rank]

 * Assistant/Associate/Professor in the History of the Middle East
 * required: A PhD in the History of the Middle East or a relevant field; Relevant teaching experience at the university level; A record of academic and research achievements that warrant appointment at the requested rank; Fluency in Arabic and English, and ability to teach in Arabic.
 * Deadline: 1 Dec. 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
 * Any news on this?
 * Anything??? (11/27)
 * Skype interview arranged (12/5)
 * Campus visit invitation (12/20)

Sam Houston State University- Tenured, Islamic World

 * a tenure-track position in the history of the Islamic world
 * "We especially seek candidates whose research and teaching emphasize cross-cultural, comparative, and/or interdisciplinary approaches."
 * "Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled."
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2013-14
 * Call for phone interview. 11/1. (x3)
 * Anyone knows who the committee members are?
 * If they've invited you to interview, you can just ask them.
 * Committee is chaired by Stephen Rapp, and includes David Mayes and Rosanne Barker.
 * Committee indicated that they hope to finalize the hire before the end of this term.
 * Committee indicated that they hope to begin campus visits before Thanksgiving.
 * Campus visit invitation. 11/8 (x2).
 * Any news on this?

SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London (UK) - Iranian History

 * Lecturer (tenured ~Asst/Assoc Prof) in the history of Iran since c.1500, to begin 1 Sept. 2014
 * "Candidates should have a demonstrated record of research excellence in the field of Iranian history. The person appointed will be expected to contribute to teaching at both BA and MA levels and to attract and supervise research students working on all periods of the history of the Middle East."
 * "Those who are close to completing a PhD will also be considered."
 * Apply online
 * Deadline: 31 Dec. 2013
 * Interviews preliminarily scheduled for 24 Feb

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

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, VA 24061
 * tenure track assistant professor in History to begin August 2014
 * " Field of specialization, geographical focus, and chronological period are open.  Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in history or related field by the time of appointment; an ability to teach survey courses in Middle Eastern history and to develop new undergraduate and graduate courses"
 * "Candidates must apply online at https://listings.job.vt.edu/ (posting #TR0130113) and provide a letter of application, CV, an article-length writing sample (upload under “Other Doc”), and a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy. Three letters of reference should be sent to:Middle East Search Committee; Department of History (0117); 431 Major Williams; 220 Stanger St.
 * Review begins: 8 Nov. 2013


 * Did anyone else receive a personalized invitation to apply? (+2 yes) Will they be interviewing at the AHA?
 * Could those that answered yes to the above question please clarify. Did you receive an invitation before the deadline or after? Also, had you had any contact with the school prior, such as submitting a partial or complete applictication or perhaps even inquiring about the position?
 * I had no previous contact with them at all, and I wasn't even planning to apply for the job until I got the invite. I assumed it was because they issued the job announcement very close to the deadline, so were just trying to make sure the word got out. In any case I doubt it actually indicates a rejection of everyone else they had no contact with...that would be impressive homework indeed! (<- Same. Contact a few days before deadline. I did not end up applying).
 * That's positive. What's your specialization?
 * 20th c. Arab history
 * Were both invitations for 20th c. Arab?
 * Any further news?
 * Contacted for phone interview December 3 (x3)
 * Mabruk!
 * Is there any news about campus visits?
 * Campus visit arranged December 19

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
 * 12/5 Contacted for phone interview (x2)
 * Has anyone gotten a campus visit invitation?
 * Phone/email request for campus visit, 1/10 (x2)

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.
 * Anyone knows if they contacted anyone since MESA?
 * Haven't contacted me post-MESA as of 10/21 (x2).
 * "" as of 10/29.
 * Invitations for campus visits were made week of Oct. 28.
 * Offer made and accepted.
 * what is the area of specialization for the new hire?
 * Saudi Arabia.