Skip to main content

This job has expired

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Middle East History

Employer
The American University in Cairo
Location
Egypt
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 14, 2022

View more

Position Type
Faculty Positions, Humanities, Other Humanities
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

Company Description:

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.


Job Description:

The Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations (ARIC) seeks an open-rank, full-time appointment in Middle East History before 1800, beginning in Fall 2023.

This is a fixed-term position for four years. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach various geographical regions of the Middle East complementing the department's strong research focus on Egypt.

The successful candidate should be an engaged teacher and is expected to teach humanities courses in the AUC core curriculum, foundational survey courses in Islamic and Middle East History, and thematic courses in the history of the Middle East from 600 to 1800, as well as more specialized graduate seminars in the areas of his/her specialization. They will also be expected to actively engage in research to be published in top-tier venues in the field; supervise M.A. theses and serve on thesis committees; and provide department, school and university service. The teaching load is normally nine credit hours per semester.



Requirements:

Rank is open. Applicants must have a PhD in Islamic History, Middle East History, Arabic Studies, or a related discipline from a reputable university at the time of appointment, preferably with a record of an active research agenda and teaching experience.


Additional Information:

Priority will be given to applications that are submitted by November 30, 2022. Initial interviews will be held in late 2022. Position will be open until filled.


Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system:

a) a C.V.; (b) a letter of interest; (c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); (d) a writing sample; (e) a brief statement on teaching goals and philosophy, including courses that the candidate would like to teach/develop; (f) two sample course syllabi; (g) copies of recent student evaluations of instruction, if available.

Three letters of reference may be requested for candidates invited to interview for the opening. Inquiries can be submitted through the on-line application system or by email at aric@aucegypt.edu.

Please identify the position in the subject title of the email and in the letters as follows: Middle East History at ARIC

PI196958565

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert