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Mixed Specialty[]

Indiana University, Bloomington (USA:IA) - Modern Middle East + North African[]

Assistant Professor of Modern (post-1750) Middle Eastern and North African History
The specific region(s) or sub-region(s) of the MENA area in which candidates specialize, and applicants’ specific area(s) of scholarly focus, are open. However, a selected finalist candidate must be capable of teaching a broad range of undergraduate and graduate history courses that will introduce broad historical, trans-regional themes that will appeal widely to both majors and non-majors who are interested in study of the MENA region.
Teaching: Among other topics, candidates should be able to teach 20th and 21st century political and social history in the region, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidates’ area(s) of specialty.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit the following documentation within their portfolio of materials: a cover letter highlighting their research and teaching, a curriculum vitae, two writing samples, and the names of three academic references. Candidates may choose to submit a diversity statement as an optional supplement to their application. Applications should be submitted at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/24648.
For full consideration: 30 Sept. 2024
Any news on this, folks?
No news as of Oct 30, but assuming Zoom interview requests must have been sent by now...
Yes, zoom interview invites have gone out and are happening this week and next.
Updates?

Virginia Military Institute (USA:VI)[]

tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in the history of the Middle East and/or North Africa
Teaching Load: 3/3 with two preps—with sections limited to a maximum of 22 students. The position includes responsibility for teaching the Institute’s two-semester core-curriculum World History sequence; candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their interest in and ability to do so
PhD must be in hand by August 2025
Applicants must complete an online state application and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of references, and an unofficial transcript of all graduate course work on-line at: https://www.vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/human-resources/jobs/all/job-openings/name-45224-en.php Candidates invited to interview via Zoom will be asked to submit additional materials, including letters of recommendation. Please do not mail hard copies of letters of interest, curricula vitae, application forms, or any other application material directly to the department. Questions should be directed to Professor Geoff Jensen, jensenrg@vmi.edu.
Deadline 1 Oct. 2024
Zoom interview request (October 4)
Notified I was not a finalist (October 26)

Farmingdale State College (USA:NY)[]

Farmingdale State College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the Department of History, Politics, and Geography. The Department is seeking an individual with specialization in Islamic History and/or the History of Middle East & North Africa (MENA). Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Urbanization; Gender Relations; Migration; Demography; and/or Ecology/Environmental Issues. Experience in the Digital Humanities is also highly valued.
Deadline 15 Dec. 2024
Any updates? (Jan. 14)
[Jan 14] Zoom interviews were last week
[Jan 29] campus visit invitation for mid February

African[]

Auburn University (USA:AL)[]

tenure-track appointment in the history of sub-Saharan Africa, period and specialization open, to begin 16 Aug. 2025
A Ph.D. in History or a related field is required at the time employment begins; outstanding candidates who are ABD will be considered but completion of the degree is expected prior to the start of the appointment
Teaching: The successful candidate will develop upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialty, teach the department's African History courses and contribute to Auburn's core curriculum in.world history (in-person instruction).
To apply, visit http://www.auemployment.com/hr/postings/49001 and provide: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a writing sample of no more than 25 pages; and (4) the names and contact information for three references. Inquiries should be directed to Sheena Hayes, Search Committee Chair: szh0200 @ aubum.edu.
Review begins: 15 Nov. 2024
[Dec. 4] Any updates?
[Dec. 13] First round interview requests went out this week.
[Jan 23] Anyone have any updates on campus visits?
[Jan 30] No news here yet
[Feb. 3] Nor here
[Feb 6] Zoom interviews were early January so I assume they are either running behind schedule or those who haven't heard about a campus visit didn't make the cut?
[Feb 13] I don't suppose anyone has heard anything about campus visits since last week? (x2)
[Feb 21] Still nothing here re campus visits.
[Mar. 5] Has anyone who did a first round interview been contacted about campus visits one way or the other?
[Mar. 5] on 26 Feb I got an email from the committee chair saying the position had been filled (Fwiw I did not get a first round interview)
[March 14] I feel like it would be very weird for them to contact candidates who didn't get a first round but not those who got a first round but didn't make it to campus interview.
[Mar. 20] checking in again on whether anyone has been contacted for a campus visit. Anyone? Anything?
[Mar. 23] Offer has been made and accepted as of a few weeks ago

Bard College (USA: NY)[]

tenure-track appointment (open rank) in African History to begin in July 2025.
joint appt. in Historical Studies Program and Africana Studies Concentration
Teaching: The successful candidate will have rigorous primary research, interdisciplinarity, and innovative approaches to the geographical and historiographic understanding of Africa. The position includes teaching in Bard’s First-Year Seminar, an interdisciplinary introduction to humanistic inquiry pursued by all incoming students.
To apply, please submit a letter of application describing current and future research, a curriculum vitae, and a 25-page/6,000-word writing sample via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/152700 . Further information will be requested at later stages of the search.
Review begins: 21 Oct. 2024
[November 22] Zoom interview requests sent
[January 2] anyone hear about campus visit yet?
[January 8] any news on campus visits?
[January 10] no news here yet
[December 26} Zoom interview request sent (Did they do a second round of first round interviews?)
[January 21] - also very curious about that last question ... x2
[January 27] has anyone heard about campus visits? They said early February visits.
[Feb 5] Today i was informed that invites went out in early Jan for early Feb visits

Boston University (USA:MA)[]

tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in African History, beginning Fall 2025
Applicants with comparative, transnational or global perspectives are particularly welcome to apply.
Teaching: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate core courses and in fields of specialization
Applicants should submit ...a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, a C.V., a substantive writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Academic Jobs Online. Further documentation may be requested of short-listed applicants.
Deadline: 1 Oct. 2024

interviews will be conducted immediately after the Thanksgiving Recess
30 October: Request for zoom interview.

Creighton University (USA:NA)[]

full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in African and African Diaspora history, with preference given to those who have a special interest (in research and/or teaching) in science, medicine, or legal studies
Teaching Load: 3/3 that includes 1st year courses in Critical Issues in Human Inquiry and 2nd year courses in Global Perspectives in History, both tailored to the expertise of the candidate. Teaching load may include upper division elective courses, depending on departmental needs
A Ph.D. in History is required to be in hand by the beginning of the contract
Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/152617 When prompted please upload the following: Letter of Intent or Cover letter including candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history); Current curriculum vitae; 1-2 sample syllabi; If the candidate wishes to participate in the cluster hire, a 500-word statement describing how the applicant’s line of inquiry in research and/or teaching is informed by the theme of race and social justice.
If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide: Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process); A writing sample of at least 15 pages; Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability; Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Review begins: 15 Nov. 2024
- First round interviews will be conducted via Zoom. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Britta McEwen, Chair of the Department of History (brittamcewen@creighton.edu).
[Dec. 4] Has anyone heard anything on this one?
[Dec. 6] zoom interview requested last week

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (QAT) - Open Rank[]

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor specializing in the history of North Africa, with a focus on the Ottoman period and/or the colonial era. Preference will be given to those who also have knowledge of the Islamic history of North Africa.
Candidates are expected to be proficient in both Arabic and English in writing and teaching, to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in historical methodologies and theories, to be able to publish in peer-reviewed journals and presses, and to supervise master's and doctoral theses.
Teaching load: 2 courses/term
Required Documents: A comprehensive CV; A copy of the PhD degree; A cover letter detailing the motivation for applying to the job vacancy; Teaching statement expounding the philosophy of education and supervision; Supporting documents validating teaching experience (e.g., course descriptions and student evaluations) if the candidate holds a teaching position; Sample of Publication and research in progress; Research statement and/or current research plan; Names and contact details of three referees for letters of reference and recommendations; Additional material may be requested at a later stage.
Please submit all required documents of the vacancy listed on DI's Careers page. For more information and details about the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, please visit the website www.dohainstitute.edu.qa
Deadline: 15 Jan. 2025 [review begins immediately, ad posted 28 Nov]

James Madison University (USA:VA) - Eastern or Southern[]

Assistant Professor of African History, with a specialization in Eastern or Southern Africa, to begin Aug. 2025
PhD in History or related field must be in hand within six months of the start date. Candidates must demonstrate their experience with and potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Teaching: Teach courses that serve the history major, the African, African American, and Diaspora Studies Minor, and the department's MA program.
Applicants will complete a faculty profile and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations (as Other Document #1), the names and contact information for three references, and a chapter or article length writing sample (as Other Document #2). The cover letter should include a discussion of the candidate's research interests; teaching experience and philosophy; and potential contributions to the inclusive excellence of the classroom, program, and university. Evidence of teaching effectiveness may include course syllabi, assignments, and summaries of course evaluations, if available.
Review begins: 4 Nov. 2024
[Nov. 18] Anyone have any updates?
[Dec. 10] Anyone hear anything on this one yet?
[week of Dec 16] zoom interviews requested following regional specialization
[Jan 17] Anyone hear back about Campus interviews yet?

Kenyon College (USA:OH) - non-TT;VAP[]

Visiting Assistant Professor in African History, to begin 1 Jul. 2025
Teaching: the successful candidate will teach both survey and upper-level seminar courses with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references. Candidates advancing to the interview stage will be asked to submit a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses pedagogical inclusion of a diverse student population and an unofficial graduate school transcript. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu.
Review begins: 1 Feb. 2025
[Feb. 11] I know it may be too early but has anyone heard anything yet?
[Feb. 12] Received request for zoom interview, teaching philosophy, transcript, and letters of rec on 2/7. [+1]
[Mar. 5] Has anybody received an invite for campus visit yet?
[Mar. 6] I have not. In my interview they said they were going to try to get campus invites out by the end of February, so I'm not super optimistic, but maybe they are running behind.

Michigan State University (USA:MI)[]

9-month Assistant Professor - tenure system, African History
The period, region, and thematic areas are open.
Teaching Load: 2/2
Review begins 1 Oct. 2024
- 21 Oct: First-round Zoom interview invitations sent
- early November: 3 finalists selected for on-campus interview

Mount Holyoke College (USA:MA)[]

Full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of African History, beginning July 1, 2025
Teaching load 2/2
All geographic regions will be considered, but preference will be given to West, Central, East, and Southern Africa. Areas of specialization may include histories of medicine and disease; science and technology; labor and migration; religion and belief systems; governance, authority, and political participation; gender and sexuality; environmental history; visual and material culture; slavery, race, and inequality; education and knowledge production.
Both PhD and ABD will be considered
Review begins: 14 Sept. 2024
- References requested.
[Nov. 14] Any updates on this one?
First-round interviews were in October

North Carolina State University (USA:NC)[]

tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of Modern Africa (18th C to present), beginning August 2025
Candidates who can contribute to ongoing conversations about topics of contemporary historical concern – for example, race, ethnic & religious identities, gender, sexuality, slavery, social justice, empire, colonialism, nationalism and state formation, politics of extraction and development, health and the environment, migration, or global connections – are particularly encouraged to apply
Teaching: survey courses and upper-level courses in their areas of expertise, and share in the teaching of core courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Those wishing to be considered for this position are requested to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a chapter-length writing sample, and the names of three referees, whom we may contact at later stages of review. Candidates invited for the first round of interviews may also be asked to provide sample syllabi and additional written work. Applications to NC State University are submitted electronically at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/204641
Review begins: 1 Oct. 2024 and will continue until position filled.
zoom interview requests sent

Rider University (USA:NJ) - Africa, including the African diaspora[]

tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the history of Africa, including the African diaspora.
Teaching Load: 3/3
All applicants must complete an online application at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rideru/jobs/4713237/faculty-history?keywords=faculty%20-%20history&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Applicants will be required to submit: A Curriculum Vitae, A statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidence, A cover letter of no more than three pages preferred. We ask all candidates to address the following in their cover letter: Specific interest in joining the faculty at Rider University. Why Rider? Approaches to and/or experience teaching & advising undergraduate students, including active and innovative teaching strategies as applicable. Range of courses that could be taught that would augment our curriculum. Scholarly contributions and research; highlight professional engagement in the field and any community engagement in local and/or global contexts.
Those candidates invited to participate in first round interviews, held via Zoom, will be asked to provide: A writing sample (e.g. article or book/dissertation chapter), Sample syllabi, Assignments for two proposed courses
Review begins: 30 Nov. 2024
[Dec. 17] Heard from a colleague that interview requests went out yesterday/today.

Rutgers University (USA:NJ)[]

full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in African history to begin on 1 sept. 2025.
A PhD in History or related field is required; candidates must have received their degree by the start of the appointment.
We welcome applications from scholars specializing in any region, time period, or thematic focus within the field of African history. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work complements one or more of the department’s strengths, including Atlantic and Indian Ocean circuits of exchange; the global study of race, slavery, and abolition; and colonization and decolonization. We also encourage applications from scholars whose research and teaching interests intersect with the university’s interdisciplinary initiatives in public history, health and medicine, law, the environment, and the study of women, gender, and sexuality.
Teaching: The successful applicant will teach History courses at a wide range of levels in the department’s undergraduate program, Master’s program in Global and Comparative History, and doctoral program.
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234558 and should include: a cover letter outlining the candidate’s research and teaching, to be addressed to Professor Samantha Kelly, Search Committee Chair; a CV; the names and e-mail addresses (or dossier service emails) of three referees; and an article-length writing sample.
Deadline: ‘’’15 Oct. 2024’’’
Zoom interviews will be complete in the first week of November, Campus visits expected late Nov. early Dec.
Has anyone heard anything from this job?
[Nov. 14] finalists have been chosen

University of California, Riverside (USA:CA) - Non-TT;VAP[]

Visiting Assistant Professor in African History to begin 1 Jul. 2025
Teaching: 6 courses/year over 3 terms, one of which will be at the graduate level. Courses of instruction: HIST 30, Themes and Personalities; HIST 137, Themes and Topics in African history: f: West African History to 1800; j: Ancient Africa; k: African from 1000 to 1880 HIST 138, African Cities in Modern History HIST 218, The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Applicants will be required to submit: a cover letter, CV, writing sample, a statement of research and teaching interests, 2-3 teaching evaluations, and 3 letters of reference. Confidential Letters solicited via AP Recruit System Only – Applicant inserts reference names and solicits references from within APRecruit at time of application. Only completed applications that include the letters of reference may be reviewed by the committee. Applications and materials will be submitted using UCR’s online application system located at http://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02073. Applicants who use Interfolio may utilize a feature provided by the Interfolio Service to allow Interfolio to upload their letters directly into AP Recruit. Applicants can input an Interfolio-generated email address in place of their letter writer's email address. Interfolio refers to this as Online Application Deliveries. The following link on the Interfolio website shows how to set this up (http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System).
For full consideration: 5 May 2025

University of Chicago (USA:IL)[]

Tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Egyptology with an expected start date of July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter
Applications are welcome from scholars with a research focus in Egyptology. We seek candidates whose research interests complement our existing strengths, and with a commitment to cross disciplinary scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level, and to sustain an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research program.
Candidates must have completed all requirements for receipt of a Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment.
Teaching: Candidates must be prepared to teach all major phases and scripts of the ancient Egyptian language, and a range of introductory and advanced courses in ancient Egyptian history and culture, as well as courses aimed at a general undergraduate audience. Candidates must also be able to supervise B.A. and M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations.
To apply, visit apply.interfolio.com/157316 and provide: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Research Statement that describes research aims and results; where the research is collaborative and publications are co-authored, statement should explain the specific contributions of the candidate; (4) Teaching Statement that includes information about teaching and mentoring activities, teaching philosophy and goals, and if possible, describes teaching and mentoring experience; (5) three publications of dissertation chapters; (6) three confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants must request letters of recommendation through the Interfolio system and completed letters must be received by the deadline. To ensure sufficient time for recommenders to submit letters, applicants are encouraged to request letters of recommendation through the Interfolio system before submitting the complete application.
Deadline: "15 Nov. 2024"

University of Kansas (USA:KS) - non-TT[]

full-time, one-year lecturer position, with the possibility of renewal, for the instruction and possible development of courses in African History
Salary covers two semesters (i.e. spring and fall). Additional online teaching with additional pay may be available in Winter and Summer sessions. The Department of History offers all faculty the opportunity to apply for modest funding for travel to give papers at scholarly conferences
The successful candidate must have a PhD in History or a related field and appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Teaching Load: 4/4 Course curriculum will include broad surveys of African and West African History as well as focused topical courses in areas of the instructor’s expertise. Lecturers may also be asked to teach the methods or capstone courses required for History majors.
Review begins: 24 Oct. 2024
[Nov. 1] Zoom interview request received

University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Assistant Professor of Medieval or Early Modern Visual Culture (global emphasis)[]

tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in any area or region of art and visual culture between c. 700 and 1750. The ideal candidate will be an innovative teacher-scholar with expertise in the global dimensions of this era – including, but not limited to, the global Middle Ages, global early modernities, and histories of colonial encounters.
We welcome candidates who take transnational, cross-cultural, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to research and teaching and who bring novel and inclusive perspectives to their work.
2/2 teaching load
Since the candidate will play a role in initiating a new major in Visual Cultures & Public Practices, an interest in teaching a liberal-arts-based public practice course, whether in digital humanities, public humanities, cultural heritage, site-specific arts research, community arts programming, or other areas is desirable.
For full consideration, applications should be submitted through UNL's employment website by January 2, 2025: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/94337

University of Tennesseee - Chattanooga (USA:TN)[]

tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in African History with the anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.
Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on West, Central, East, and/or Southern Africa.
PhD in history or a closely related field. Individuals who are “all but dissertation” (ABD) will be considered; however, the degree must be awarded within twelve months of the start date of employment.
Teaching: Ability to teach introductory courses in world and African history; Ability to teach advanced courses in African history; Ability to teach historical methods courses (i.e., HIST 2100 and HIST 4020).
Applicants should submit the following using UTC’s online application system to be considered for this position: Letter of interest, including sections addressing scholarship, teaching, and anticipated contributions to the UTC History Department and Chattanooga community. CV, including up-to-date, personal contact information (email, phone, etc.). Names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references from whom confidential letters of recommendation may be requested.
For full consideration: 2 Dec. 2023
[Dec. 18] Might be too early but has anyone heard anything yet?
[Dec. 29] Zoom interview requested
[Jan. 30] Any updates on campus visits?
[Feb. 3] Notified i wasn't a finalist

University of Toronto (CAN) - open rank[]

full-time tenure-stream position in African History. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
Geographical and chronological specialization are open, however, the department especially welcomes candidates whose work encompasses Southern Africa
Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in History or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations
Deadline: 2 Dec. 2024
Deadline extended
Interviews conducted, both prelim and on-campus

University of Utah (USA:UT) - France & French Empire[]

Full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History in France and Francophone Africa. Beginning July 1, 2025 with pref for Francophone Africa (inclusive of French-speaking territories in North, West and/or Central Africa),
See full posting, link above, at European_History_2024-2025

William & Mary (USA:VA) - History & Africana Studies[]

jointly-appointed tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level in modern African history from 1800 to the present. Regional specialization is open. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025.
Teaching Load: 4 courses a year 2 courses per year in both History and Africana Studies (4 courses in total). This is a joint position between History (50%, undergraduate and graduate) and Africana Studies (50%, undergraduate). Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling African history surveys, freshmen seminars, upper-division courses in African history and Africana Studies, and occasional graduate seminars, as well as other lecture and seminar-style courses. Successful applicants should also be able to enter the rotation of professors who teach an interdisciplinary undergraduate class titled “Introduction to African Studies.”
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/62341. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in History in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration: 7 Nov. 2024
[Nov. 18] Anyone hear anything yet?
[Nov. 21] Nothing here...
[Dec. 2] Zoom interview request received
[ Jan. 18] any word on campus visits?
[Jan 23] Interviews scheduled in December for campus visits in Feb
[Jan 30] Have campus visit invites gone out?

Middle Eastern[]

Amherst College (USA:MA) - Non-TT[]

one-year visiting position in Middle Eastern history at the rank of assistant professor, beginning July 1, 2025.
Preference is for a historian of the Arabic-speaking Middle East, with research specialization in any sub-area and time period
teaching load: 2/2 The candidate is expected to offer both lower-level survey courses and upper-level more specialized courses that would appeal widely to both majors and non-majors who are interested in study of the Middle East. Of the four total courses, the expectation is that two each would be devoted to modern (post-1800) and pre-modern (pre-1800) Middle Eastern history. Additional responsibilities include participation in the life of the departments, and a willingness to advise student senior theses.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/161865 the following materials: a cover letter highlighting their research and teaching, a curriculum vitae, two academic letters of reference, and two sample syllabi of possible courses. Please note that we do not have set courses that need to be taught, and the candidate is welcome to generate new courses in their area of specialty. For this reason, candidates should familiarize themselves with what we currently offer, and articulate ways in which they would extend and enrich, rather than duplicate, the existing curriculum
review begins: 14 Feb. 2025
[3 Mar 2025] Zoom interviews concluded

New York University (USA:NY) - 18th & 19thC[]

Tenure Track assistant professorship in 18th and 19th Century Middle Eastern History, to begin 1 Sept. 2025
The department’s strong preference is for an expert on the eighteenth- and/or nineteenth-century Persianate world broadly defined, including but not limited to Iran, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Afghanistan, and the Indian Ocean world.
Candidates must have the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, demonstrate potential for superior scholarly accomplishment, and be prepared to teach a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses and to supervise doctoral dissertation research
Teaching: Candidates should be grounded in historical methods and be able to contribute to the department’s joint PhD program with History
Please apply online ...Application materials should include: 2-3 page cover letter; cv; 1 article or chapter-length writing sample; the names and contact information of 3 references; and a 1 page statement of your approaches to teaching, including how you support diversity and inclusion in the classroom.
Deadline: 1 Nov. 2024
[Nov 15] any updates?
[Nov 23] Nothing on my end
[Nov 27] I heard they already did first round interviews and asked for sample syllabi for early December
[Jan 15] Received rejection email +1
[March 20] do we know if anyone has been offered the job? or are they affected by the freezes?

Texas Christian University (USA:TX) - Modern[]

tenure-track assistant professor of the modern Middle East, to begin August 2025.
Teaching Load: 3/2 The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach survey courses on the history of the modern Middle East, undergraduate upper-level courses in their area of specialization, and seminars that support the department’s graduate program
Applications should be submitted online through the TCU Human Resources website at https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/search/faculty-jobs. A completed application must include 1) letter of application, 2) full CV with contact information for three professional references, and 3) one-page teaching statement that discusses possible course offerings and approaches to teaching in the 21st century classroom. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later time in the search process. Please direct questions to Dr. William Meier, Chair, Department of History, at w.meier@tcu.edu.
Review begins: 2 Dec. 2024
- Dec 19: Any news?
- Just invited for a Zoom meeting along with a request for a writing sample a couple hours ago. x2
- [11 Feb] They emailed saying they had sent campus visit invitations. It was nice that at least they communicated to folks who did not pass the next stage.

United States Naval Academy (USA:ML) - pre/early modern[]

tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Middle Eastern history.
candidates must be US Citizens
Specialization within this subfield is open, but the committee welcomes applicants with expertise in premodern or early modern Middle Eastern history, broadly defined.
Teaching Load: 3/3 with small sections and 2-3 preps a year.
Review begins: 30 Sept. 2024 and position remains open until filled
- [18 Oct] Any updates?
- [Nov 23] Nothing on my end
- Zoom interviews were held during the week of November 11th

University of Arizona (USA:AZ) - Persian & Iranian[]

full-time tenure-track position in Persian and Iranian History (early modern/modern period) at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall, 2025
Teaching: Teach four 3-credit courses a year, a combination of undergraduate and graduate classes.
Candidates should submit a cover letter that describes their current research and future research agenda, teaching experiences and plans, CV, one research article or chapter, and one sample course syllabus. In addition, the applicant should provide the names and contact information of three referees who may be contacted at a later date.
For full consideration: 20 Dec. 2024
[Jan 3): Email saying they will decide on a longlist around late January
[Jan 31]: Any news?
[Feb 1]: Nothing. It seems they are taking their time...
[Feb 5]: Has anyone gotten a Zoom invite yet?

[Feb 5]: I was invited to a Zoom interview yesterday.

University of Calgary (CAN) - South Asia or Middle East[]

tenure-track Assistant Professor position (Teaching and Research) in the history of South Asia or the Middle East. Preference will be given to scholars of the early modern and modern periods. Research must demonstrate thoughtful engagement with decoloniality. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.
see full posting, link above Asian_History_2024-2025
[Feb 28]: Any news?
[March 19]: I haven't heard anything. I wrote to the search chair asking if my application was still being considered and received this reply: "Dear x, Your request is perfectly reasonable, and I apologize for this, but I’m required to reply only with the statement that all candidates will be notified when the search is concluded."
[March 25]: Any updates?

University of California, Los Angeles (USA:CA) - History, Languages/Literary Traditions, and Religions of Ancient Iran[]

tenure-track position in ancient Iranian studies at the rank of Assistant Professor to be filled effective July 1, 2025
Applications are invited from junior scholars with research and teaching interests in the history, languages/literary traditions, and religions of ancient Iran, especially the first millennium BCE to the end of late antiquityThe department is particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching in the history, languages/literary traditions, and religions of ancient Iran are diachronic, engage broader cultural and intellectual traditions (in particular the Ancient Near East, the Classical World, and Central Asia), and are transdisciplinary in scope. Candidates will teach (and develop) a variety of classes, including general education courses, as well as graduate seminars in ancient Iranian history, philology and religions.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2025.
To apply, please submit a cover letter describing research and teaching; a curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching effectiveness; a writing sample; a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion; the names of three to five references; and the authorization to release information form. The letter of application should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee. Applications should be submitted online: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09993.
For full consideration: 15 Dec. 2024 with a hard deadline of 31 Dec.

University College London (UK:Eng) post-1600CE[]

Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Middle Eastern History 
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct world-class research in any period of Middle Eastern history from 1600 CE onward, with a focus on any thematic, political, social, economic, or cultural aspects of the region’s history. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any part of the Middle East, including but not limited to the Ottoman Empire, Iran, and the Arab world. Candidates working on transnational or comparative approaches, as well as those engaging with colonial, postcolonial, and global perspectives, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 11 Apr. 2025

University of Massachusetts - Amherst (USA:MA) - Modern[]

tenure-system appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the History of the Modern Middle East, expected to start on September 1, 2025
Teaching Load: 4 courses/year including high-enrollment introductory surveys and undergraduate and graduate seminars in their research fields
Application Instructions: Applicants must apply through the UMass online application system unless they are unable to do so. Applicants should submit: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Writing sample of 25 pages or less (as PDF), Evidence of teaching effectiveness, Names and contact information for three references who are willing to submit letters upon request through the UMass online application system, A one-page diversity statement that discusses the candidate’s skills, experiences, and commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse and historically underrepresented student populations; professional service that assists in achieving equity, inclusion, and diversity; and how the candidate’s past or future research addresses fundamental questions important to a diverse and global society.
Review begins: 25 Nov. 2024
[3 Dec] any updates?
[Dec 6] Recommendation letters requested
[13 Dec] Zoom interview invite
[24 Dec] updates?
[25 Dec] Zoom interviews completed last week
[26 Dec] Have campus interviewees been contacted?
[16 Jan] Any updates? Have campus interviews been scheduled?
(dated 30 Jan but posted 21 Jan) Campus invite received

University of Nevada-Reno (USA:NV) - pre-modern/modern[]

tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Middle Eastern history
Period (within pre-modern/modern) and thematic specialization are open. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests complement strengths in the department, which include but are not limited to environmental history, religion and politics, and history of science, technology, and medicine
Teaching Load: 2/2, with expectations to advise undergraduate and graduate students - Successful candidate will teach survey courses in Middle Eastern and World History, be able to teach on the modern Middle East and develop specialized courses at the upper-division and graduate level
Applications may be submitted here, https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/details/Assistant-Professor--History_R0144559, and include: CV; Cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, research plans and teaching experience; Contact information for three professional/academic references; One page statement about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Any questions should be directed to the Search Chair, Dr. Edward Schoolman (eschoolman@unr.edu)
Review begins: 1 Nov. 2024 and position remains open until filled.
- [9 Nov] Any updates on the job?
- [20 Nov] Nothing on my end (x3)
- [27 Nov] Invitation to zoom interview received
- [18 Dec] Received zoom interview invite 27 Nov and have done interview. No update for next round yet.
- [17 Dec] Invited to campus visit in late January/early February. They said they will host four applicants.
- [10 March] Rejection received. Someone accepted the offer.