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University of Illinois - Springfield -
tenure-track assistant professor of modern Middle Eastern history Location: Illinois, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant Professor Submitted: Friday, October 9th, 2009
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Modern Middle East History: The history department of the University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of modern Middle Eastern history beginning in August 2010. Area of specialization is open, although candidates must be able to teach the political, economic, and social history of the modern Middle East (since 1800) in comparative and thematic frameworks. Successful candidates will teach three courses each term. Responsibilities include teaching lower-division courses in the university’s general education curriculum, upper-division and graduate seminars in areas of specialty, and departmental core courses in historical methods. Candidates should be willing to teach online as well as on-campus. A PhD in History or Middle Eastern Studies with a historical emphasis is required at the time of appointment, as well as evidence of scholarly potential. The University of Illinois Springfield is a public liberal arts university located in the state capital and is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 20 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs. The curriculum stresses a strong interdisciplinary, liberal arts core in conjunction with outstanding professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and three letters of reference to: Chair, Modern Middle East Search Committee, University of Illinois Springfield, One University Plaza, MS UHB 3050, Springfield, IL 62703-5407. Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2009, and will continue until position is filled. |
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Contact Info: Chair, Modern Middle East Search Committee, University of Illinois Springfield, One University Plaza, MS UHB 3050, Springfield, IL 62703-5407 Website: http://www.uis.edu |
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