State University of New York - Cortland, History

Assistant Professor, Pre-1500, Islamic/Byzantine/Western Asian History

History of Early Islam/Arab World, Byzantine or western Asian History
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position available August 2013. The successful candidate will teach upper division and graduate courses in Islamic, Byzantine, or western Asian History, plus the department's introductory course, "The World to 1500." Additional responsibilities include engaging  in an active research agenda that results in academic presentations and publications, advising students, and participating in the affairs of the department, School of Arts and Sciences and the College including, but not limited to committee work and curriculum development. Required Qualifications: Specialization in Early Islam/Arab World, Byzantine or western Asian history and Ph.D by time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience, experience and/or research in transnational regional histories, and the ability to develop courses that are transnational in nature. Review of application materials will begin on October 19, 2012. Candidates who submit application materials by December 10, 2012, will be given preference and will also be considered for AHA interviews. Please apply online at https://jobs. cortland.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52884 and attach a letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references, whose letters of recommendation, along with evidence of teaching effectiveness ( i.e syllabi, course teacher evaluations) should be mailed directly to: Dr. John Shedd, Department of History, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY 13045.
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