Tenure Track Position in 18th and 19th Century Middle Eastern History
- Employer
- New York University Arts and Science
- Location
- New York City, New York (US)
- Salary
- $70,000 to $110,000
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Tenure Track Position in 18th and 19th Century Middle Eastern History
Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
New York University Arts and Science
The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University invites scholars of the eighteenth and/or nineteenth century Middle East (broadly defined) to apply for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. Candidates should be grounded in historical methods and be able to contribute to the department’s joint PhD program with History. The position will begin on September 1, 2025, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The department’s strong preference is for an expert on the eighteenth- and/or nineteenth-century Persianate world broadly defined, including but not limited to Iran, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Afghanistan, and the Indian Ocean world. All applicants are expected to contribute to MEIS’s interdisciplinary undergraduate curriculum and its doctoral programs.
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In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $110,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, demonstrate potential for superior scholarly accomplishment, and be prepared to teach a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses and to supervise doctoral dissertation research.
Application Instructions
Please apply online at: https://apply.interfolio.com/155283
Applications must be received by November 01, 2024.
Application materials should include: 2-3 page cover letter; cv; 1 article or chapter-length writing sample; the names and contact information of 3 references; and a 1 page statement of your approaches to teaching, including how you support diversity and inclusion in the classroom.
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