Wayne State University Modern Middle East History (Assistant Professor)

Wayne State University
Modern Middle East History (Assistant Professor)

Wayne State University, the Department of History, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of the modern Middle East at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August 2011. Field of specialization is open. Teaching responsibilities include advanced and graduate courses in the history of the modern Middle East, and survey courses in Middle Eastern and World history. A strong commitment to research and publication and demonstrated teaching excellence are essential. All applicants must create an online application at http://jobs.wayne.edu and upload their letter of application, CV, a writing sample (one dissertation chapter or equivalent), and a statement of teaching philosophy. Additionally applicants must submit a transcript which shows highest degree (or, in the case of a current doctoral student, a current transcript), a
syllabus for the survey course, and three letters of recommendation to: Middle East History, Search, Marc Kruman, Chair, Department of History, Wayne State University, 3094 FAB, 656 W. Kirby, Detroit MI 48202.

Resumes will only be accepted at http:jobs.wayne.edu. Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 undergraduate and graduate academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in Metropolitan Detroit. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The search committee will begin to consider applications on January 21, 2011.