Call for Applications: American University of Sharjah: Professor, Middle Eastern History

The Department of International Studies at American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates seeks a full-time faculty member specializing in Middle Eastern and World History beginning in Fall 2019. Candidates must be willing to teach a range of courses in their field as well as survey courses in world history. The ability to teach transregional upper level courses on globalization, imperialism or other areas of international studies would represent an added strength.

Successful candidates will have a PhD in History, a record of excellent teaching, a proven record of scholarship and an active research agenda. All department members are expected to contribute to a range of faculty and student-oriented service activities in what is a vibrant interdisciplinary department. The regular teaching load is 3-3, with support for conference and research travel.

As a university formed on the American model and with English as the language of instruction, American University of Sharjah will give priority to candidates who have substantial experience in American models of higher education.

Application materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, a writing/publication sample and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Please apply online at http://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=INT-18-09.

Applications submitted by November 1, 2018 will be given priority.