Ball State University, History

Assistant Professor/Middle East

Tenure-track faculty position available August 16, 2013, in Islamic/Middle Eastern history.  Responsibilities:  teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the history of the Middle East and survey courses in world history.  Minimum qualifications:  ABD in history with specialization in the Middle East with degree completed by August 15, 2013; ability to teach world history surveys and courses on the history of Islam as well as courses that address the major conflicts and issues in the history of the modern Middle East.  Preferred qualifications:  Ph.D. in history with specialization in the Middle East, including e.g., the eastern Islamic tier and the Maghreb; teaching experience at the college or university level; ability to teach the history of the West in the World; experience and interest in using new digital methods.

Electronic submission of application materials (letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation) is preferred.  Email to mmgage2@bsu.edu  or mail to Dr. Kevin Smith, Chairperson, Department of History, Ball State University, Muncie, In  47306.  Review of applications will begin immediately.  All credentials must be submitted by January 22, 2013. (www.bsu.edu)

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.