Assistant Professor Arab Studies - American University
The College of Arts and Sciences at American University (Washington, D.C.) invites applications for a tenure track appointment in Arab Studies beginning in Fall 2011 at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Desired areas of specialization include Arab societies, culture, and/or history to complement (not duplicate) existing strengths at American University in the politics and international relations of the Arab World.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that she or he has an active research program focused on the Arab world and can provide leadership to the Arab Studies Program. The appointee’s duties will include teaching four courses per academic year (including one or more core courses in the Arab Studies Program) and working to expand the program’s curricular offerings in the College of Arts and Sciences. The appointee’s tenure home and departmental affiliation in the college will depend on her or his disciplinary background. Applications received by October 10, 2010 will receive best consideration; preliminary interviews will be held at the Middle East Studies Association meeting in November, 2010.
Send a letter of application indicating relevant research and teaching experience, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of recommendation to: Arab Studies Search Committee, Department of Sociology, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016.
American University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. American University offers employee benefits to same-sex domestic partners of employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression.
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