Columbia University, History
Richard Bulliet Professorship of Islamic History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
The Department of History at Columbia University invites applications from distinguished scholars at any academic rank, from tenure-track assistant professor to tenured full professor, to fill the Richard Bulliet Professorship of Islamic history beginning July 1, 2016. A Ph.D, knowledge of Arabic and Persian, and preferably Turkic languages, and the ability to do research with a focus on the medieval and early modern eras (8th-16th c), preferably including Iran and Central Asia but open to West Asia and North Africa broadly, are required. The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduates and graduate students and will train specialists in aspects of Islamic and Middle Eastern history.
Review of applications will begin on November 30th, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
All applications must be made through Columbia University's online Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS): academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61448
On the RAPS site, please upload a cover letter of application, CV (including language proficiency and teaching experience), a teaching statement and a statement of research interests, a list of references (3), and two writing samples. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Please note: For those applicants who meet the desired criteria, letters of reference will be required at a later stage in the selection process. For any questions, please contact Najila Naderi (nn2159@columbia.edu).
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
For any questions, please contact Najila Naderi (nn2159@columbia.edu). |
Website: | http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61448 |
Primary Category: | Islamic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Middle East History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/08/2015 |
Closing Date | 11/30/2015 |