Title: Assistant Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern and North Africa (MENA) Region
Appointment Status: Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Location: Bloomington
Position Summary
The Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MELC) in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a tenure-track position focused on the contemporary Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at the rank of assistant professor, to begin in August 2025.
We seek a scholar with research and teaching experience specialized in the contemporary MENA region, and with a substantive focus in one or more of the following areas:
- States and societies
- Religion
- Immigration and displacement
- Water or fossil fuel resources
- Human security (civil conflict)
Responsibilities will include maintaining an active research and publication agenda and teaching four courses per academic year, including undergraduate lecture courses and graduate seminars. The teaching load for this position is two courses per semester. The successful candidate will contribute to MELC’s long-standing tradition of offering well-subscribed courses related to the Muslim World. The new faculty member is expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in relevant theories and methodologies, and possess the potential attract significant external funding.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit the following documentation within their portfolio of materials: a cover letter highlighting their research and teaching, a curriculum vitae, two writing samples, and the names of three academic references.
Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by October 30, 2024 will be assured full consideration.
Basic Qualifications
Qualified candidates must possess:
· Ph.D. in a relevant social science field with evidence of strong engagement with Middle East Studies.
· Demonstrated record of research in the MENA region.
· Strong record of research and teaching in one or more of the desired areas of specialization.
· Commitment to undergraduate and graduate mentorship.
· The ability to develop and teach general education survey courses as well as specialized graduate seminars.
· Potential to attract external funding for research and fieldwork.
Department Contact for Questions
Inquiries and questions regarding the nature of the position and the department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures should be directed to Professor Daniel Caner ([email protected]), chair of the search committee. Technical questions regarding the submission of applicant materials via the PeopleAdmin interface may be directed to Mr. Zac Muller ([email protected]), HLS Assistant Director for Faculty Relations.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
For Best Consideration Date 10/30/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-100950-2024