American University - Beirut, The Faculty of Arts and Sciences

The Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut seeks an established scholar of prominent standing in his/her field of specialization for visiting appointment to the Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology

The applicant will be a recognized senior academic specializing in Modern Middle Eastern History and/or Islamic Studies. This position is also open for senior archaeologists.

In addition to the normal functions associated with the occupancy of a Chair at AUB, candidates are expected to teach two undergraduate or graduate courses per semester, supervise student research and MA or, in the case of History, PhD theses. The language of instruction is English. The period of visiting appointment is initially for one year. The appointment is to begin on September 1, 2015.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application and a CV, with the names of three references to:

Patrick McGreevy
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8^th Floor
New York, NY 10017-2303

Or

Patrick McGreevy
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236
Riad El-Solh
Beirut 1107 2020 Lebanon

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to as_dean@aub.edu.lb

All application materials should be received by January 20, 2015.

For more information, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx

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