Muslim Mediterranean/Middle Eastern World, 1450-present
Assistant or Associate Professor; University of California, Santa Cruz
The History Department of the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for a position at the Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate (tenured) Professor level in the history of the early modern or modern Muslim Mediterranean/Middle East, with a chronological focus in the period between 1450 and the present and a geographical focus centering on all or part of the area from Morocco to Persia. We welcome candidates whose research contributes to cultural, social, and/or economic history. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses at both lower- and upper-division levels, including the survey of Middle Eastern history and courses in the candidate`s area of specialization. Ability to contribute to the department`s world history curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate level is essential.
This position carries a five-course-equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying out other academic and service responsibilities. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.
RANK: Assistant Professor - Associate Professor
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Assistant Professor Level: Ph.D. or equivalent in history or related discipline. (Degree must be conferred by September 2012.) Must have evidence of research activity and potential for excellence in university teaching.
- Associate Professor Level: Ph.D. or equivalent in history or related discipline, demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2012, with academic year beginning Fall 2012. Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.
TO APPLY: Apply online at http://hum-recruit.ucsc.edu and reference the position #525-12. Submit a letter of application describing your research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, course syllabi, and, if possible, a summary of teaching evaluations. Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, service, and/or teaching. Please arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation* (dated October 2009 or later) to be sent directly on your behalf to historyrecruit@ucsc.edu
*All letters will be treated as confidential documents; please direct your references to UCSC`s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/ac ademic_policies_and_
We strongly encourage electronic submission of your application materials. Please contact the History Department if you are not able to submit your application electronically or if you have any questions at 831-459-3701 or at historyrecruit@ucsc.edu. Refer to the position #525-12 in all correspondence.
CLOSING DATE: The position will remain open until filled, but in order to be considered at the initial screening, the complete application (including letters of recommendation and other supporting documents) must be received by October 3, 2011.
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