Call for Applications

University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA

Application Deadline: October 15, 2017

The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles, announces a search for a tenure-track position in Islamic Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor with a hire date of July 1, 2018.

We encourage applicants whose specializations relate to early and classical Islam up to the early Ottoman era and whose teaching and graduate advising complement the areas covered by the current faculty. Applicants must be able to conduct research in classical Arabic as well as other relevant European and Islamicate languages (with a strong preference for research proficiency in Persian and/or Ottoman Turkish).

The department is particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching in Islamic Studies engage (broader) cultural and intellectual traditions, are transdisciplinary in scope, and grounded in philological expertise. We seek candidates with demonstrably strong teaching skills who are committed to undergraduate teaching in a leading, large public university. Teaching duties include undergraduate general education courses and upper level courses as relevant to the Islamic Studies program.

Candidate will be required to teach graduate seminars using primary sources, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and perform administrative duties associated with the Islamic Studies program. Teaching and service which contribute to diversity-related initiatives are also highly desired. We value candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. on hand by June 2018. To apply, please submit: a letter of application describing research and teaching (addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee); curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations; writing samples; and the names of three references. Applications should be submitted through https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03055. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2017.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy at http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Requirements

– Documents

• Cover Letter – Letter of application describing research and teaching experience
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations
• Writing Sample
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

– References

• 3-5 references required (contact information only)

More information at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03055