Tenure-track Position in Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies at Brandeis University

Brandeis University announces an opening for a tenure-track open rank position in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) to begin in the 2009-10 academic year. Specialization and departmental affiliation are ope n, but applicants must possess thorough knowledge of the languages, literatures, and histories of the classical period, and must be familiar with Islam's social history, major sects, principal schools of thought and forms of practice. The successful candidate must be able to teach the core introductory course: "Islam: Civilization and Institutions," and should be able to teach courses that complement our current offerings, including those pertaining to medieval Islam and the relation of the classical tradition to modern and contemporary Islam. (The latter is a research focus of the University's Crown Center for Middle East Studies with which the candidate will be able to interact). Only applicants with the Ph.D., or who expect to have the Ph.D. by August 2009, will be considered.

First consideration will be given to applications that arrive by October 20, 2008. Applications must include: a letter expressing research and teaching interests, CV, a sample syllabus for a course on "Islam: Civilization and Institutions," teaching evaluations (if available), one brief writing sample and three confidential letters of reference. All materials should be sent to: Chair of the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Search, Brandeis University, MS 054, PO Box 549110, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.