Full Professor

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 submitted by November ‎30, ‎2022. Initial
interviews will be held in late ‎2022. Position 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 [email protected].
Please identify the position in the subject title of the email and in the
letters as follows: Middle East History at ARIC

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