Call for Applications: Hampden-Sydney College: Assistant Professor, Islamic History

Hampden-Sydney College, Department of History, invites applications for a tenure-track full-time position in Islamic World or Middle Eastern history prior to 1600, with a preference for medieval history. Subfields and specialties are open, though candidates with an interest in the history of Islam and/or trade and commerce are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include a two-semester sequence in Middle Eastern history and upper-division classes in the candidate’s specialty. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in the college’s Global Cultures program.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/55398. Address letter to Dr. Nicole Greenspan, Chair of the Department of History, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden Sydney, VA 23943. Inquiries may be sent to ngreenspan@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2018.

Hampden-Sydney College, a selective liberal arts institution for men enrolling over 1000 students, is located on a beautiful 1300-acre campus in Virginia, 60 miles southwest of Richmond. Founded in 1775, it has been in continuous operation for 243 years, making it the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.