Call for Applications: American University of Beirut: Chair, History and Archaeology

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut seeks an established scholar of prominent standing in his/her field of specialization for visiting appointment to the Alfred H. Howell Endowed Chair in History and Archaeology.

The applicant will be a recognized senior academic specializing in Medieval or Modern Middle Eastern History and/or Islamic History. This position is also open for senior archaeologists.

In addition to the normal functions associated with the occupancy of a Chair at AUB, candidates are expected to teach two undergraduate or graduate courses per semester, supervise student research and MA or, in the case of History, PhD theses. The language of instruction is English. The period of visiting appointment is initially for one year. The appointment is to begin on August 15, 2019.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application and a CV, with the names of three references to as_dean@aub.edu.lb

All application materials should be received by November 30, 2018.

For more information, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx