[Discussion] JOB- Ass't. Professor, Central Asian History (8th-9th c.), Indiana University

[Gonul Pultar]

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Studies

JOB- Ass't. Professor, Central Asian History (8th-9th c.), Indiana 
University

Position Announcement

Indiana University Central Eurasian Studies Department seeks a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in Central Asian history in the Islamic period 
(8th-19th
centuries) commencing 2005-2006.

Applicants need a strong record in the study of Central Asia and its 
history
(preferably with research focus on 18th-19th centuries, down to the Russian
conquest), reading knowledge of Persian and Chaghatay Turkic, and 
experience
with manuscript sources. Proficiency in Russian and one or more of the
modern literary languages of Central Asia are considered a plus. Candidates
should have Ph.D. at time of appointment and demonstrate commitment to
contributing to one of the world's leading programs in Central Asian 
Studies.

Send letter of application plus three reference letters and samples of
published or in-press work to:

Elliot Sperling, CEUS Chair
1011 East Third St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-7005
USA

Applications received by November 1, 2004 are assured full consideration.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer 
and is
committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich diversity
of our academic community.