[Bilimsel Haber] Job Announcements

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Harvard University, Contemporary Islamic Thought and Life (Priority
application deadline: November 1, 2007)

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University seeks to make a
full-time professorial appointment in Contemporary Islamic Thought and Life
to be jointly situated in the Committee on the Study of Religion and the
Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. We strongly favor
making a senior appointment, but we would also consider exceptionally
qualified candidates at the assistant or associate level. The anticipated
start date for this position is July 1, 2008.

The candidate should demonstrate a deep understanding of the intellectual
and religious discourses of one or more contemporary Muslim societies in
their cultural, social, political, and historical contexts. We understand
religious and intellectual discourses in the broadest sense, including, but
not limited to, contemporary literature, theology, ritual, ethics,
political thought, and social practice. The candidate should have high
proficiency in using relevant contemporary and historical texts, including
foundational texts of the Islamic tradition, in their original languages.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and
graduate students and to participate in the broader religious studies and
Islamic studies communities at Harvard.

Applicants should submit a letter to the search committee discussing their
interest in the position, their qualifications, their research, and their
teaching interests and experience. In addition, they should submit a full
curriculum vitae. Materials should be sent to: Chair of the Search
Committee, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program, Harvard
University, One Bow Street, Cambridge MA 02138. Harvard University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages
applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates.

Candidates whose applications are received by November 1, 2007 will receive
full consideration.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha, Middle East/Islamic Politics professor
(Review begins: October 15, 2007)

The  Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha
invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Middle
East/Islamic Politics. The appointment begins August 15, 2008. Best
consideration will be given to applicants who have appropriate language
skills, demonstrate promise in research, have an interest in teaching at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and who possesses strong
theoretical, analytical and empirical skills. Candidates are required to be
at least ABD. Preparation in a supporting subfield such as international
law, international relations, or Central Asia and PhD in hand would be a
plus. The normal workload is two to three courses per semester in addition
to research and service obligations. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to teach courses and interact with
faculty in the newly-formed Center for Islamic Studies. The university and
the department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among
faculty and staff. We are particularly interested receiving applications
from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and
persons of color to apply for the position. Omaha, Nebraska is a dynamic,
diverse urban environment in which the University strives to actively
engage.

Applications must be made at http://careers.unomaha.edu; a cover letter,
CV, a writing sample, and teaching evaluations &/or statement must be
attached at this site. In addition, applicants must arrange to have three
confidential letters of reference and official transcripts sent directly to
the chair of the search committee. A department representative may attend
the MESA meetings in Montreal in November to meet with interested
applicants. Address all correspondence to: Dr. Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado,
Chair, Middle East/Islamic Politics Search Committee, 275 Arts and Sciences
Hall, Political Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge
Street, Omaha NE 68182. Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2007
and will continue until a suitable candidate is chosen.

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I.15. Virginia Tech, Assistant Professor, Middle Eastern/North African
history (Review begins: October 29, 2007)

Virginia Tech's Department of History invites applications for a tenure
track, assistant professor position in Middle Eastern/North African history
beginning in August, 2008, pending final administrative approval. Field of
specialization and chronological period are open. Required qualifications
include a PhD at time of appointment and an ability to
teach survey courses in world history, upper-level undergraduate courses in
Middle Eastern and/or North African history, and graduate courses on
thematic and comparative topics. Applicants should demonstrate how their
scholarship and teaching could contribute to the History Department’s
concentrations in 1) Identity Formation, 2) Knowledge Production and
Transmission, and/or 3) Science, Technology, and the Environment. (For more
information, see the department’s website: www.history.vt.edu.)
Applicants must apply for this position on-line at www.jobs.vt.edu (refer
to posting 071027) and attach a letter of application, CV, and a writing
sample (less than 40 pages). They must also submit at least three letters
of recommendation to Middle East Search, Dept. of History, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg VA 24061. The History Department anticipates conducting initial
interviews at the Annual Meeting of the Middle East Studies Association in
November. For additional information, contact: Prof. E. Thomas Ewing
(etewing at vt.edu), chair, Middle East/Africa Search, Dept. of History,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061. Individuals with disabilities desiring
accommodation in the application process should notify Professor Ewing by
October 29: phone: (US +1 5402318366 Call ; fax: 540 231-8724; TTY/PC: 800
828-1120). For information about the Virginia Tech Dual Career Assistance
Program, see the website: www.hr.vt.edu/employment/dualcareer/. Virginia

Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Review of
applications will begin October 29, 2007 and continue until the position is
filled.
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I.16. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Assistant Professor, History of
the Islamic World (Priority application deadline: December 7, 2007)

The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a
tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach introductory and upper-level
courses in the History of the Islamic World. Specialization is open but
candidates must be qualified to offer a course in the history of the modern
Middle East. Secondary field(s) should complement existing faculty
expertise. Teaching responsibilities also include a general education
course in 20th century World History. Requirements include demonstrated
excellence in teaching, a commitment to undergraduate education, and clear
evidence of scholarly potential. Preference will be given to candidates who
have completed the requirements for the PhD by August 2008. Advanced A.B.D.
candidates will be considered. Salary depends upon academic preparation and
teaching experience. Starting Date: August 24, 2008. A complete credential
packet consists of a letter of application, statement of teaching
philosophy, vita, three letters of recommendation, and copies of official
graduate transcripts. Position is open until filled. Contact Prof. A. G.
Gulig, Chair, History of the Islamic World Search Committee, Department of
History, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater
WI 53190-1790 (US +1 2624721103 Call ; fax: 262 472-1372;
guliga at uww.edu ).UWW is an AA/EOE, and actively seeks applications from
women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and all veterans. To
ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by
December 7, 2007.

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