Call for Papers
Publisher: Interdisciplinary Centre for History, Culture and Societies (CIDEHUS), University of Évora
Deadline: March 31, 2025

The editors of Hamsa: Journal of Judaic and Islamic Studies are very pleased to announce that the journal is now accepting proposals for its 11th volume. For this volume, proposals offering original analysis on the broad subject of Judaic and Islamic studies and their intersections are welcome. The deadline for this call for papers is 31 March 2025.

The papers should be sent to hamsa@uevora.pt.

Since 2014, the Centro Interdisciplinar de História Culturas e Sociedades da Universidade de Évora (CIDEHUS) has been publishing the multidisciplinary journal Hamsa, dedicated to humanities studies on Judaism and Islam in the Iberian Peninsula and in the context of diasporas. Multilingual (English, Portuguese, Spanish, French), Hamsa offers each year comparative analyses of historical, philosophical, literary, anthropological and sociological discourses, over a period that stretches from the Middle Ages to the present day.

More information on: OpenEdition Journals

Call for Applications
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
Starting Date: September 1, 2025
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

The Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time nine-month faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or above (tenured) in Islamic cultures and civilizations of the Middle East and/or broader Islamic world, to begin September 1, 2025.

Areas of specialization are open, but should reflect breadth of knowledge and interest in Islamic cultures in the Middle East, Africa and/or Asia, and in-depth knowledge of one or more Muslim-majority countries. Course load is 2-2. The successful candidate will be expected to teach one or more broad undergraduate survey courses on Islam in Middle Eastern and/or global contemporary contexts, as well as specialized courses in their fields. We encourage applications from candidates spanning the humanities and/or social sciences, including but not limited to fields such as religious studies, anthropology, media studies, or interdisciplinary Middle Eastern, Asian, or African studies, who can complement our department’s existing strengths in Middle Eastern history, politics and law. Our department values diversity as a core element of academic excellence.

Candidates should (1) have earned a doctoral degree in a relevant field by time of appointment, (2) be a tenured associate professor or full professor with an outstanding established record of teaching and research that are appropriate for a senior level appointment at the University, and (3) have the commitment to collaborative participation and engagement with governance in an active and energetic department.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the University offers an attractive benefits package.

Along with the application, please submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; 50 pages of recent written work (in PDF form); a statement of your teaching philosophy and experience of no more than 750 words; a statement of your research trajectory and future goals of no more than 750 words; and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The position will remain posted until filled. Applicants must apply by the priority deadline of November 15, 2024 to ensure full consideration.

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

More information on: UMass Amherst