Tulane University, History

Assistant Professor, Islamic/Middle Eastern history

Islamic World/Middle East.  The history department of Tulane University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Islamic/Middle Eastern history, starting August 2013.  Research specialization open, teaching experience preferred.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses on the history of Islam and courses that address the major conflicts and issues in the history of the modern Middle East. The candidate should also be prepared to teach a course regularly that could be cross-listed with Jewish Studies. Candidates must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by 1 June 2013.  Applicants’ overall dossiers should include letter of application, c.v., an article-length writing sample and at least three letters of reference. In order to ensure full consideration, all application materials must be received via Interfolio by November 15, 2012. https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16459.Letters of recommendation may be submitted via Interfolio, email or hard copy.We will be interviewing candidates at the 2013 AHA meeting in New Orleans. All materials should be addressed to:  Prof. Marline Otte, Chair, Middle East Search, Department of History, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118 (motte@tulane.edu). Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.