Bard College, Historical Studies/Middle Eastern Studies

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - History of the Middle East and North Africa

The Historical Studies Program and Middle Eastern Studies Program at Bard College invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the history of the Middle East and North Africa since 1800. The position begins in fall 2024.
 
The successful candidate will have an active scholarly research agenda and be able to teach survey, thematic, and advanced courses contributing to a vibrant, interdisciplinary curriculum. Applicants should have a PhD at the time of appointment in Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African, Ottoman, or Turkish history. Applications received by October 31, 2023 will receive the fullest consideration. 

To Apply
Please submit a letter of application describing current and future research, writing sample, curriculum vitae, course syllabi, a teaching statement and, if available, student evaluations, and three confidential letters of reference via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/132002

Compensation: $87,000-$90,000 annually
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

About Bard College
Bard College is a highly selective co-educational liberal arts college with an intellectually and socially engaged student body. It is located in the Hudson Valley, 90 miles north of New York City. For more information on Bard, visit https://www.bard.edu/

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