African/Middle East History 2013-2014

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What's your employment status?

 * ABD (early): 2
 * ABD (finishing this year): 1
 * Postdoc:
 * Visiting or Temporary Assistant Professor: 2
 * Adjuncting PhD:
 * Continuing Non-Tenure Track Professor:
 * TT but looking for a new job:4
 * 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: 7

Specialization breakdown

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

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

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

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 contines until position filled.

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, to begin
 * "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 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 Toronto, Mississauga

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor of African Studies
 * The appointment will commence July 1, 2014.
 * "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. The applicant must have their PhD by the date of their appointment."
 * 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, and must be submitted by October 7, 2013.  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.
 * Information about the Department of History and Historical Studies is available at: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/historical-studies/ and http://www.history.utoronto.ca/

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.

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 Middle East History

 * The Department of History seeks to appoint a 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. The appointment is expected 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

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
The Department of History at Ohio University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Middle Eastern history. 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. The teaching load is 2-2. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment (August 2014), a strong research agenda, and teaching experience. We seek candidates committed to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Ohio University is an AA/EOE. *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 the following link: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/7116. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2013 and continue until position is filled.

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

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

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