Bulliet Chair of Islamic History-- Assistant Professor

The Department of History at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor as the Richard W. Bulliet Chair of Islamic History. We especially seek scholars focusing on the history of western Asia, during the 10th-15th centuries CE, working primarily in Persian and/or Arabic. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduates and graduate students while also contributing to the general curriculum of the department and the Core curriculum of the College. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. The appointment will begin July 1, 2022.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system (apply.interfolio.com/94886). Please upload the following required materials: 1) a cover letter of application, 2) CV (including language proficiency and teaching experience), 3) a statement of research interests, 4) two reference letters, and 5) a chapter or article length writing sample (35 pp. max).

Application review begins Nov. 05, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Please direct any queries to ma3179@columbia.edu

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.