Employment

Post date 3/26/09
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
Lead Faculty, Arabic
AKU-ISMC offers a Masters Degree in Muslim Cultures and a range of short courses in related fields. The Institute has a strong research and publications agenda and a major abstracting and indexing project of texts on Muslim civilisations in multiple languages (Muslim Civilisations Abstracts project).

Currently, the Institute requires a suitably qualified individual to teach Arabic, mainly to enable its students to access primary sources that are relevant to the study of Muslim civilisations at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels to students on its post-graduate programme; set standards for Arabic teaching at the Institute; and, recruit and manage a team of lecturers (if required). The successful candidate may be required to develop and teach courses in Arabic literature and contemporary writing with reference to classical and Modern texts.

In addition to contributing to the design and teaching of relevant courses in the Institute’s Educational Programmes, the role requires the Lead Faculty member to oversee the pedagogic direction and delivery of all non-English language teaching at the Institute providing direction and supervision to faculty and students in these areas.

The faculty member will engage in research and publications relevant to their fields of interest and actively contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the Institute and the University. This may include undertaking specific projects of the Institute, teaching outside the UK on the Institute’s short courses and participating in other academic activities of the Institute. This full-time position will be available from September 2009.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A postgraduate degree in Arabic with substantial experience in teaching the language to non-native speakers at the post-graduate level, preferably supported by a recognised language teaching qualification
• A working knowledge and fluency in a second language spoken in Muslim contexts, such as Persian, Urdu, Hebrew or Turkish
• Ability to teach a course in Arabic literature
• Experience of teaching and supervising a culturally diverse group of students and faculty
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and advising in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity, and dedication to quality/development of student learning
• Ability to adopt/develop innovative methods of language teaching
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team and to motivate and enthuse students
• Excellent command of English with proven excellent communication and leadership skills
• UK/EU citizen or appropriate permission to work in the UK

To apply: Candidates should send a letter of application; curriculum vitae; names, phone numbers and e-mail address of three referees; copies of diplomas (unofficial are acceptable at this stage); a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness to:

E-mail (Preferred): ismc.personnel@aku.edu  OR HR Department, AKU-ISMC, 4 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3RA
Tel: 020 7907 1020     Fax: 020 7907 1030  Web: www.aku.edu/ismc

Disclaimer: AKU-ISMC is part of the Aga Khan University, an international university with operations in ten countries. By submitting an application to AKU-ISMC you agree to revoke your rights under the Data Protection Act 1998 thereby permitting ISMC to share the contents of your application with relevant colleagues at our headquarters institution AKU Karachi, and with its nominated agents for the purpose of completing this recruitment exercise.

The University will respond only to those applicants it wishes to consider for interview. If you would like to have your application materials returned, please enclose an appropriately stamped, self-addressed envelope. Application Deadline:  July 17, 2009.

Post Date: May 26, 2009
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, the Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a one year temporary position at the assistant professor level to begin fall semester 2009. Duties include teaching undergraduate Sociology courses in the AU General Education Program, in particular, Contemporary Arab World, and Global Sociology as well as directing the Arab Studies Program, which offers an undergraduate minor and a certificate. (Students in the undergraduate Minor and Certificate Program have the opportunity to study the region from numerous perspectives and to gain proficiency in the Arab language. The sociology course, Contemporary Arab World, is a core course in the program.) Qualifications for the position include: PhD in sociology or related field, evidence of excellent teaching and strong research promise. American University is seeking highly dedicated teachers and scholars who are deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing global society. Send Curriculum Vitae, letter describing interests and teaching experience - including teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of reference to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Sociology, American University, Washington, DC 20016. American University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action institution; minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin by June 10, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: June 24, 2009
BARD GRADUATE CENTER
Islamicist Teaching Position (Full-time, Tenure-track)
The Bard Graduate Center invites applications for a new tenure-track position in Islamic arts and material culture.  The BGC is a graduate research institute committed to the study of the cultural history of the material world, drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history, economic and cultural history, history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology. Our ideal candidate is a scholar with a broad background in Islamic art, archaeology and cultural history who is able to teach courses on objects and their contexts and work closely with a Sinologist and European medievalist in a comparative context. The recipient must have a Ph.D. These should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample publication (SASE), and three letters of recommendation, and should be sent to: Chair, Search Committee, Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material Culture, 18 W. 86th Street, New York NY 10024. Applications are due on November 15, 2009. 

Post Date: May 15, 2009
BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE II invites applications for full-time faculty to teach Arabic foreign language, literature and culture at both the early college and high school levels. Specialists in other humanities disciplines able to teach the Arabic language are also encouraged to apply. 

Bard High School Early College II, a national model for the reform of adolescent education, enables motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, earning an Associate in Arts degree from Bard College, as well as a New York State Regents Diploma. The foreign language program includes a strong introduction to language study in ninth grade, skill building through immersion, and language presented as entrée to cultural mores. Students attain intermediate level mastery in three years of required language study and the school participates in foreign study programs.

Successful applicants will teach college electives in their field, as well as a range of language courses in the college and high school programs. In addition, all BHSEC faculty participate in the life of the school by advising students, serving on committees, and sponsoring extracurricular activities. Native speakers are encouraged to apply. PhD  and college teaching experience, as well as some experience working with younger students, are desirable.

To apply, send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to hiring@bhsec.bard.edu or to: Dr. Patricia Sharpe, Dean of Studies, Bard High School Early College II, 45-10 94th St., Elmhurst NY 11373-2824 (718 271-4171 extension 4712). In addition, please include a brief classroom story, drawn from your experience as teacher or student, and interpret it for us (c. 200 words). Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  

Post Date: May 28, 2009
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO, the Department of History and the Department of Religious Studies, seek to hire a full time temporary faculty member with expertise in Middle Eastern History and Islam for the academic year 2009-2010. The successful applicant should be prepared to teach a 100 student survey course in Middle Eastern History and a 100 student introduction to Islam each semester, together with a smaller course in either History or Religious Studies. Period or area of specialization is open. A demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching and evidence of active scholarship are required. PhD  in hand is preferred but ABDs will also be considered. The Department will conduct initial interviews via video conference or telephone. Send letter of application discussing teaching interests and summarizing previous research and teaching, along with a curriculum vitae, transcripts of graduate work, teaching evaluations or observations, and three letters of recommendation (as well as a completed Faculty Employment Application, located at http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/FA/Forms/FacultyEmplApp.doc) to: Middle Eastern and Islam Hiring Committee, Department of History, California State University, Chico, 95929-0735. The appointment will begin 19 August 2009. As a university which educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment. CSU, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Application review will begin July 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled.

CARNEGIE MIDDLE EAST CENTER, BEIRUT
Resident Scholar, Economics
The Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut seeks an energetic, self-directed economist to work in its new economic research program. Applicants must have a PhD, at least five years of research experience and a proven track record of policy-oriented publications related to the Middle East. They also must have native level fluency in Arabic, knowledge of English, and must be able to write well in at least one of the two languages. Researchers must reside in Beirut. The Center is particularly interested in hiring an expert with a knowledge of, and interest in, labor market issues and problems of growth, poverty and redistribution. Within these broad parameters, the scholar is expected to develop his or her own research agenda in cooperation with the Center director and other researchers.

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with the applicant's research and employment history. The Carnegie Middle East Center is part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, which has offices in Moscow, Beijing, Brussels and Beirut in addition to its main center in Washington DC.

For more on the Endowment and the Center, visit: www.ceip.org and www.carnegie-mec.org.

Please send resume and a cover letter indicating research interests to HR@ceip.org, EEO.

Center for International and Regional Studies
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar
Post Doctoral Fellowship
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The fellowship will support a recent PhD recipient in all disciplines working on the area of the Middle East with priority to those working on the Gulf. The Fellowship is for a period of one academic year starting in the Fall 2010 semester. The Fellow is expected to devote this time to turning his/her dissertation into a book manuscript for publication.

Applicants must have completed a PhD between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2010. The fellowship requires residence at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar. Compensation, benefits and other terms of employment are highly competitive. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a synopsis of their PhD dissertation. Also, candidates should provide a statement outlining the precise nature of their intended work during the period of the fellowship, the final product’s significance in terms of the discipline and the body of knowledge, and when the completion of the project for publication may be expected. Please submit application materials electronically to cirspositions@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Information page. Review of applications begins January 4, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: May 27, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, announces the position of Lecturer in Uzbek for the academic year 2009-10. This is a full-time, one-year position; classes begin September 29, 2009. The Lecturer will teach both first- and second-year Modern Uzbek, one class of each for three quarters (a total of six courses); classes will be small but are vital to our program and may include both undergraduate and graduate students. The emphasis in all courses will be on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. An advanced degree in Turcology, Turkic languages and literatures, or second language teaching and acquisition is preferred. Proficiency in Uzbek is essential. Strong, recent teaching experience and evaluations are essential. Please submit an application letter, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a sample syllabus for one of the two above courses to: Chair, Uzbek Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago, 1155 East 58th St., Rm 212, Chicago IL 60637. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2009.

Post Date: May 29, 2009
ECKERD COLLEGE
Political Science. Middle East North Africa Politics (MENA). Assistant Professor of Political Science, tenure-track position, to start in September 2010, in international and/or comparative politics in MENA at Eckerd College. Ph.D. in Political Science required. Someone to play a significant role in teaching courses in Middle East politics and history as part of both the Political Science major and also the multi-disciplinary International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) major. Teach seven courses per academic year, including Introduction to IR or Comparative Politics, Middle East Politics and other Middle East Politics electives. Ability and willingness to teach social science statistical methods a plus.

Candidates should have a lively interest in scholarly research and especially a demonstrated background of teaching excellence. In addition, field experience in the Middle East, previous work in a multi-disciplinary program, and a desire to teach in study abroad programs will be a plus. Participation in an interdisciplinary, value-oriented general education program is required, including a regular rotation in the two-semester freshman program. Eckerd College, the only independent national liberal arts college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. Send a letter of application, vita, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests, research interests, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, to: Dr. William Felice, Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg FL 33711. No electronic applications please. EOE. Applications from women/minorities encouraged. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for the College. Application deadline: October 31, 2009.

Post Date: May 15, 2009
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, seeks to make a one year visiting appointment in 2009-2010 in Islamic studies. The field of expertise is open. The candidate will teach a total of 4 courses, one of which is Introduction to Islamic Civilization, and is an overview of the major trends of Islamic culture from Islam’s origins to the modern period. The other three courses can be in the instructor’s area of specialization. Applicants should have a PhD in hand, and should preferably have teaching experience in Islamic religion and civilization. Send letters of application, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and two letters of recommendation to: Islamic Studies Search, Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Poulton Hall 201, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-1046, or via email to Meriem M. Tikue mmt43@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially invited to apply. Review of applications will begin on June 5, 2009.

Post Date: April 23, 2009
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, the Edmund A. Walsh School of foreign Service (SFS) invites applications for the tenure-line Nesuhi Ertegun Professorship in Modern Turkish Studies. Appointment will be made at the Associate or full Professor rank, but the title of Ertegun Professor will be awarded only to a successful candidate at the full Professor level or when such rank is attained. The search committee welcomes applications from candidates who hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or interdisciplinary field and who have a distinguished record of scholarhsip on the history, politics or society of the Turkish Republic. Additional research interest in Europe/Eurasia, the greater Middle East or the wider Turkic world are desirable. Teaching load is two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Further information about SFS may be found at sfs.georgetown.edu. Candidates should providea letter of interest, CV, sample publicaitons, teaching evaluations (if available), and the names and contact information of three reference. Address all correspondence to: Ertegun Professor Search Committee, c/o Peter Dunkley, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, PO Box 571035, Georgetown University, Washington DC 20057-1035. Electronic and faxed applications and materials will not be accepted. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: April 23, 2009
HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE
Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships
Multilingualism and the City
Hampshire College, supported by a grant through the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation "to make Hampshire College into a 'language learning community' where students are motivated to integrate the exploration of a world language into their individualized program of studies," seeks to hire one or (depending on the candidate pool) possibly two postdoctoral fellows for a two-year term to begin in the 2009-10 academic year. Applicants should be prepared to be on campus by August 15, 2009. (A third fellow or second and third fellows will be appointed for the 2010-11 academic year out of a competition to be run in spring 2010.)
To be eligible, applicants must have received their Ph.D. (or terminal degree in their field) between May 1, 2004 and June 30, 2009. Each fellow will teach one course per term and be available for student advising. S/he will have time to pursue scholarly and/or creative work and have access to a senior mentor. In addition to bringing foreign language material and foreign language competence to our students in courses and in advising contexts, fellows will contribute to each schools' vision of how Hampshire faculty integrate world languages into their research and teaching.

Fields: Scholars in any field of the humanities whose work crosses the cultural boundaries of multilingual urban societies are encouraged to apply.

Overview: Candidates for this position should demonstrate a strong interest and preparation in multiple languages and comparative culture. We seek a scholar who can participate in cross-disciplinary discussion across the conventional divides of literature, cultural history, philosophy, art, architecture and film.

The successful candidate may be affiliated with the Humanities Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry (HCII), a program that supports research and exchange between faculty in the humanities and cognate areas in the arts, sciences and social sciences at Hampshire. HCII sponsors lectures, faculty seminars, symposiums, curricular experimentation, and will soon inaugurate an on-line journal of occasional papers, Sites and Citations. The fellow would have the opportunity to contribute to HCII activities.

Focused on a rigorous examination of a changing topic over a three-year cycle, faculty and invited scholars in the Center examine texts, images, structures and spaces analyzed through the lens of critical theory. In all of the Center’s events and endeavors, the intention is to look at sites and citations as significant arenas of exchange, bringing together critical analyses and materiality in a way that combines the textual, pictorial, performative and the architectural with the historical, the theoretical and the philosophic.

In 2009-10, we intend to explore the topic “Marking Place: Text and the City,” a new project linking the Center to Hampshire’s broader strategy for engagement with world languages.

Candidates may explore, but are not limited to, historic topics such as the confluence of Arabic, Latin, and Hebrew in book and built culture in Muslim Spain (Al-Andalus), or Russian, German, Polish, Czech and Yiddish in the theaters of Prague or Warsaw. Modern or contemporary topics might include the interaction of spoken languages and visual culture in any urban setting, ranging from Paris to Johannesburg, Los Angeles to Tokyo. This could include the study of street literature (billboards, posters, signage, monuments, or graffiti) or literary translation. Language as a catalyst for cultural exchange, contention, and negotiation in urban spaces is of particular interest.

Result: The successful candidate will help incorporate world language(s) in innovative and interdisciplinary modes into a course cluster centered on issues of text in/and urban culture.

Application Material Required: Applications must be submitted electronically and include a letter of application (please indicate for which area you are applying and how you can contribute to making Hampshire a language learning community), a curriculum vitae, a description of research, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a draft syllabus for a proposed course (these would not be language courses, but courses that incorporate non-English material), and at least three letters of recommendation addressing both your teaching and research abilities. Application materials and letters of reference can be e-mailed to pasDO@hampshire.edu. Questions should be addressed to: Norman Holland, Chair of the Search Committee, (nholland@hampshire.edu.) We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Only applicants under serious consideration will be contacted. Hampshire College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity in education and employment. Review of applications will begin on June 1, 2009.

Post date: June 12, 2009
The Harvard Academy
Scholars Program 2010-2011
The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present.

The Academy Scholars are a select community of individuals with resourcefulness, initiative, curiosity, and originality, whose work in non-Western cultures or regions shows promise as a foundation for exceptional careers in major universities or international institutions. Harvard Academy Scholarships are open only to recent Ph.D. (or comparable professional school degree) recipients and doctoral candidates. Those still pursuing a PhD should have completed their routine training and be well along in the writing of their theses before becoming Scholars; those in possession of a PhD longer than 3 years are ineligible.

Academy Scholars are appointed for 2 years by the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard facilities. They receive substantial financial and research assistance to undertake sustained projects of research and/or acquire accessory training in their chosen fields and areas. Some teaching is permitted but not required. The Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior Harvard faculty members, act as mentors to the Academy Scholars to help them achieve their intellectual potential.

Post-doctoral Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $48,000, and pre-doctoral Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $28,000. Finalist interviews will take place in Cambridge on December 7, 2009.  Notification of Scholarships will be made in January, 2010. For complete information on how to apply visit:
www.wcfia.harvard.edu/academy. Applications for the 2010-2011 class of Academy Scholars are due by October 1, 2009.

Post date: June 16, 2009
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Preceptor in Modern Arabic Language
The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations seeks applications for a preceptor in Modern Arabic beginning September 2009. The position is renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years pending enrollments and performance. Teaching duties will include a minimum of five courses per year.
          The successful applicant should be well versed on the issues of teaching Arabic as a foreign language, have experience in teaching all levels of Modern Standard Arabic, have native or near native proficiency in Arabic, and must be able to conduct upper level courses in Arabic. Specialization in modern Arabic literature, linguistics and culture, or Arabic intellectual history is highly desirable. A strong doctoral record is preferred.
          Letters of application (accompanied by CV and names and addresses of referees) should be sent to: Prof. William Granara, Harvard University, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, 38 Kirkland St., #302, Cambridge MA 02138. Harvard University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Application deadline: July 24, 2009.

Post date: June 10, 2009
InterMedia Survey Institute
Research Analyst/Project Manager: MENA Focus
InterMedia Survey Institute—a global research, evaluation and consulting firm specializing in media and communication—is seeking an experienced Research Analyst/Project Manager who will be responsible for the management of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects throughout the Middle East/North Africa. This is a highly multifaceted position with duties including client interface and new business development, research design, project management, subcontractor oversight, fieldwork observation, research analysis, report writing, presentations and proposal support. The Project Manager will have primary responsibility for Iran and Afghanistan and secondary responsibility for other MENA countries.

Key Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in political or social science, market research, international affairs or related field
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in applied social or market research, analysis and reporting with an emphasis on insight generation
• Solid knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize and present quantitative and qualitative data
• Proficiency with statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS), word processing and presentation software
• Deep interest in and knowledge of media, communication and development trends and issues throughout the MENA region, ideally with first-hand on-the-ground experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with colleagues and clients of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds
• Proven organizational, and project and time management skills
• Ability to work to multiple and tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Arabic a plus
• Ability to travel (approximately 25%)

Personal Characteristics:

• Innate curiosity; passion for research, analysis and delivering insights to clients
• Commitment to quality and accuracy
• Team player; self-starter; shows initiative; works independently
• First-rate interpersonal skills

The position is based in Washington, D.C. InterMedia provides a friendly work environment and a generous benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to pm-mena@intermedia.org or via fax# 866-500-4095. EOE/M/F/V/D

Post Date: May 1, 2009
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Librarian, GS-1410-09/11
Ability to read and write Turkish and preferably one or more of the following languages is required: Turkmen, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar, Russian.

Please see the information below and more detailed information at: http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php?action=cMain.showJobs and at usajobs at:
http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=80564377&AVSDM=2009%2D04%2D20+13%3A08%3A55

Announcement number: 090083
Application deadline: 06-04-2009  
Job Location: Washington, Dist of Columbia
Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary Range: $50,408.00-$79,280.00
Open date: 4-20-2009 
Time Limit:  Permanent - No time limit  
Who May Apply: Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired provided that immigration law and other legal requirements are met, and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.  

This position is located in Library Services, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access, Asian & Middle East Division, Middle East Section.

The position description for this position is 058498 & 058499.

The Library of Congress is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, men, minorities and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

DUTIES: (The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Provides original and copy cataloging services using references, standards, and automated bibliographic systems.

Completes library acquisitions, including printed books, serial publications, print and on-line reference services, microforms, video and audio recordings, CDs, monographs, and art objects, such as drawings, posters, photographic prints, musical scores, or autographed letters.

Analyzes and organizes information and materials.

Develops the reference collections and the general collections, including materials in all formats. Utilizes acquisition and collection development procedures, policies, and responsibilities and regularly reports on collection development trends and activities.

Maintains liaison or communicates with library patrons, supervisors, library staff, other national libraries, library and information networks, information centers, experts in government agencies, associations, the private sector, and/or research groups. Motivates clientele to fully utilize programs and services.

Contact Information: Customer Services Center: 202-707-5627; jobhelp@loc.gov.

Post Date: June 5, 2009
University of Manitoba
Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in the Modern History of the Middle East and North Africa
Department of History, Faculty of Arts
Position Number 08799
The University of Manitoba invites applications or nominations for the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in the Modern History of the Middle East and North Africa. The position represents an exciting opportunity for an academic of outstanding potential who is becoming internationally recognized as a scholar in the field. The rank of the appointment for the Chair is advanced assistant professor or above. The Chairholder will have a strong research program and a substantial publication and research record relative to stage in career, teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and international standing that enables scholarly connections and collaborative work between the Chairholder, the University of Manitoba and other researchers on the Middle East and North Africa. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2010 or soon thereafter.

The mission of the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in the History of the Modern Middle East and North Africa will be to build knowledge and enhance understanding of the peoples, cultures, and societies in this vitally important region of the world.

The successful applicant will be a specialist in any area of the history of the modern Middle East or North Africa. The Chairholder will be expected to carry out a strong and highly visible research agenda, to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate teaching program, and to initiate and participate in relevant outreach activities.  A completed PhD, publications, and a demonstrated record of successful teaching are required. Experience in mentoring graduate students is a strong asset. We have a special interest in candidates who have demonstrated an ability to promote discussion and debate, and to build research collaborations across traditional disciplinary boundaries.

With over 26,000 students, The University of Manitoba is the province’s premier post-secondary educational institution and its only research-intensive university. The Department of History is one of its most outstanding academic units, with award-winning students, teachers, and researchers who form an active and collegial community. Capital of the province of Manitoba, Winnipeg is a vibrant multicultural city with a greater metropolitan population of over 700,000. The city supports outstanding arts and entertainment and a variety of professional sports, and has access to nearby lakes and beaches and spectacular wilderness recreation.

Further information is available concerning:

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae with a brief (2-page) five-year research plan and a statement of teaching philosophy (1-page). Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:  Dr. Richard Sigurdson, Dean, Faculty of Arts, c/o Ms Sandra Ferguson, Administrative Assistant, Department of History, 402 Fletcher Argue Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T5V5 (204 474-9271; fax: 204 474-7579; Richard_Sigurdson@umanitoba.ca).

Nominations or applications, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). First consideration of applications will commence on October 1, 2009. If necessary, the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Post date: May 28, 2009
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track position as Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow to begin September 1st, 2009, pending budgetary and administrative approval.  The appointment will be for one year, renewable for a further two years. We are looking for an outstanding junior scholar in any social science or humanities discipline whose research offers a critical perspective on the contemporary Middle East and would complement the strengths of our existing faculty in Middle Eastern Studies.  We are especially interested in receiving applications from women and minority candidates.  The successful candidate will be asked to teach two courses a year, supervise the Center’s internship program, and oversee academic advising for the students in our Master’s Program. 

Please send a c.v., a cover letter describing your research and teaching experience, a sample of something you have written, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Michael Gilsenan, Director, Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies, New York University, 50 Washington Square South, Room 400, New York, NY 10012.  NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The deadline for applications is June 30th, 2009, but we may continue to accept applications until the position is filled. 

Post date: June 18, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
History of the Medieval Middle East
The University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of the medieval Middle East, at the assistant professor level. Candidates should be prepared to teach specialized undergraduate and graduate courses on Middle Eastern history, 600-1600, and both halves of the Middle East survey. Candidates should send a letter of application, CV and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Olivia Remie Constable, Chair, Medieval Middle East Search Committee, Dept. of History, 219 O’Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN 46556. The University of Notre Dame is an affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and students. Women, minorities and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are especially encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2009.

Post Date: June 4, 2009
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, the Princeton Environmental Institute and the Near Eastern Studies Department, invite applications for one postdoctoral research associate as part of the Oil, Energy, and the Middle East program. This program was conceived by an interdisciplinary group of faculty at Princeton as part of an on-going project on the impact of current political, economic, and technological trends on the world energy supply. The postdoctoral appointment will be for the academic year, September 2009 through June 2010, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Applicants should have a completed PhD, preferably in a social science field. The Candidate will be expected to engage in independent research in the field while at Princeton, and to contribute to a program of courses, lectures, conferences, and related activities. In addition, the fellow may teach one course per year on a topic to be decided in consultation with the director of the project. Travel assistance of up to $1500 for round-trip, economy class airfare will be available to fellows and their immediate families. Salary and eligibility to teach are subject to approval by Princeton’s Dean of the Faculty and relevant academic departments.
Interested applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and submit a current curriculum vitae, a research statement (maximum length 3 pages), a cover letter, and list of references.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/

Post Date: May 29, 2009
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, the Institute for the Transregional Study of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia of the Department of Near Eastern Studies, invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate or associate research scholar in Islamic Law.
The postdoctoral appointment will be for the academic year, September 2009 through June 2010, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Applicants should have a completed PhD in the field of Islamic law and with preference for expertise in the principles of jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh). The Fellow will be expected to engage in independent research in the field while at Princeton, and to contribute to a program of lectures, conferences, and related activities. Travel assistance of up to $1500 for round-trip, economy class airfare will be available to fellows and their immediate families. Salary, title and eligibility are subject to approval by Princeton’s Dean of the Faculty.

Applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, a statement (maximum length 3 pages) of the research interests they will pursue while at Princeton, and, where appropriate, sample written material. Applicants should also have three letters of reference sent directly to the same contacts. Decisions will be announced in July 2009. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For information about applying to Princeton and voluntarily self-identifying, please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/
 Send materials by mail or email to: Ms. Joyce Slack, Near Eastern Studies, 110 Jones Hall, Princeton University, Princeton NJ 08544 (jslack@princeton.edu). Application materials must be received by June 30, 2009.

Post Date: May 26, 2009
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, the Department of Near Eastern Studies, invites applications for a full-time position in modern Standard Arabic. Rank: Lecturer. Initial appointment: 2009-2010; renewable annually for a maximum of six years. Must have native or near-native command of Arabic. MA or PhD preferred. Prior language teaching experience desirable. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and if possible examples, preferably doc. files, of materials you have developed for language teaching, as well as the names of at least two referees we can contact to: Modern Standard Arabic Language Search Committee, Department of Near Eastern Studies, 110 Jones Hall, Princeton University, Princeton NJ 08544-1008. For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm. Princeton University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The deadline is June 26, 2009.

Post Date: June 29, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies - Assistant Professor
The Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures at the University of Richmond invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, tenure-track, beginning August 2010. Applicants should have a specialization in Arabic cultural studies, literary studies, or related comparative studies. Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Arabic and demonstrated excellence in teaching Modern Standard Arabic. Enthusiasm for teaching Arabic language courses at all levels, courses on culture in the Arab world, and courses on Arabic literature is essential to the position. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills in English; a commitment to curricular development in an undergraduate Arabic Studies program that emphasizes the interrelation of languages, literatures, and cultures; and the ability and drive to contribute to a new Middle Eastern Studies concentration in International Studies. PhD in hand by August 2010 strongly preferred.
To be considered for interviews, applicants should apply online at https://www.urjobs.org using the Faculty (Instructional/Research) link. Applicants will complete a brief application and be asked to supply electronically a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and a one-page statement of research. The online process also asks applicants to arrange for three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness and potential, to be sent electronically. The University of Richmond is a highly selective private institution dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. For information about the department, resources, and course offerings, see: http://mlc.richmond.edu/. For information about the Arabic Studies program and International Studies, see: http://arabic.richmond.edu and http://internationalstudies.richmond.edu.
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus community. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. The University of Richmond has a generous family leave policy, offers employment benefits to domestic partners, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. The review of applications begins October 1, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. The search committee will be conducting telephone interviews in late October/early November 2009 with the goal of inviting short-listed candidates to campus before Thanksgiving.

Post Date: June 11, 2009
Social Science Research Council
Eurasia Program Officer/Director
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), a not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of social science research and scholarship, invites applications for a Program Officer/Director to the Eurasia Program. The Eurasia program works to develop new directions for scholarship on this region, and to provide opportunities for international networking and collaborative research. Eurasia Program Title VIII-funded program activities are designed to support and strengthen the field of Eurasian studies. For more information about the Eurasia Program, visit our website: http://programs.ssrc.org/eurasia/. Please note, the hiring of an individual for this position is conditional upon the availability of full project funding.

The Program Officer/Director will supervise the program and its small team of dedicated professionals, and will be responsible for the overall management of the Eurasia Program, particularly the Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia. S/he will contribute to all aspects of strategic planning and will help facilitate communications and network-building among faculty, researchers, graduate students and institutions in both the United States and in the countries of Eurasia. The Officer/Director will be expected to identify linkages and synergies between past and current Eurasia Program activities and other Council programming helping to expand Eurasia Program networks. The Officer/Director will have the opportunity to aid in facilitating outreach between academic and policy communities, while continuing to fundraise, develop proposals and liaise with program donors.

The best qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in the Social Sciences, expertise in at least one and preferably two countries of Eurasia through research, teaching or organizational work, as well as experience in planning and implementing scholarly events and related activities. Applicants must have excellent speaking and writing skills in English, in addition to high level proficiency in Russian and/or at least one additional language of Eurasia. knowledge and experience administering federal grants; familiarity with the grants.gov system and Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union) is preferred.

This position will require energy, enthusiasm, strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively, and to lead and supervise staff teams.

Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; gym reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more. Provisions are made for professional staff to continue their development as professional social scientists while at the Council.

To apply, candidates must send a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae and three references. Please also submit copies of two professional, published writing samples, to: Human Resources - Eurasia Program Director Search, Social Science Research Council, One Pierpont Plaza, 15th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Applications@ssrc.org). The Social Science Research Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be accepted through June, 2009. Ideally, the position will be filled by late summer/ early fall 2009.

Post Date: May 5, 2009
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, the Department of Humanities and Modern Languages, has an opening for a lecturer to teach two Arabic language courses in the Fall term. There is a possibility for both re-appointment in the Spring term and an opportunity to teach an additional course (perhaps in Arabic literature or culture) in one or both terms. Lecturers are paid a defined amount per course. Candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and English and some experience teaching at the university level; they should also hold at least an MA in Arabic language, literature, or any related field. Please send a letter of application, CV, and names of references to: Thomas McGrath, Chair, Dept. of Humanities and Modern Languages, Suffolk University, 41 Temple Street, Boston MA 02114. Applications may also be sent by email to: tmcgrath@suffolk.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Post Date: June 23, 2009
THE TANGIER AMERICAN LEGATION INSTITUTE (TALIM), the only US Historic Landmark outside the United States and the site of the American Overseas Research Center of the American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) in Morocco, invites applications for the position of Resident Director. TALIM is housed in a spacious historic building in the Tangier medina that functions as a museum open to the public, a public research library, a conference facility, and a community center, and hosts a language program. TALIM’s director serves as liaison between American and Moroccan scholars and administers AIMS grants and programs in Morocco, as well as cooperating with other AIMS centers in Tunis and Oran. S/He needs to show an ability to act in a representational capacity abroad, to conserve and operate a historic building, to activate and direct community outreach programs, to fund raise, and to organize and interact effectively with the international academic community. TALIM is supported by private sources and by AIMS; maintenance of the building is funded by the U.S. Embassy and organized and tended by the Director. The Director supervises a staff of librarian-assistant director, tour guide, and 3 maintenance men, and is responsible to a Board of Directors in Washington. The successful applicant should have experience in the Maghrib in academics and administration and be fluent in French. Arabic is highly desirable. Salary is low and h/she should have a comfortable retirement package already in hand as the position does not provide pension or medical benefits. Housing is provided in the Legation. Travel to Board meetings in Washington D.C. is paid twice a year. Please send a statement of interest and qualifications and a current CV to diane@dianeponasik.com, TALIM secretary. The position is open in the summer of 2010. Review begins on 1 October. TALIM is an equal opportunity institution. Applications should be submitted no later than September 15, 2009.  

Post Date: June 5, 2009
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Policy Analyst (Middle East)
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is accepting applications for a Policy Analyst fluent in speaking, reading and writing Arabic. Responsibilities will include monitoring developments in U.S. foreign policy and conditions of religious freedom and related human rights in the Near Eastern region; developing policy recommendations to promote respect for human rights, including religious freedom, and monitoring the implementation of those recommendations; analyzing the successes and failures of U.S. policy; drafting briefing materials, reports, correspondence, and testimony; interacting with representatives of religious communities and other non-governmental organizations, State Department and other U.S. government officials, foreign delegations, and academic and other experts; preparing briefing materials; and organizing Commission missions abroad, private briefings, public hearings, and conferences. Regional experience and a graduate degree preferred. Please send cover letter and resumes to Jacqueline Mitchell at administration@uscirf.gov. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it. For further information about the Commission, please visit our website at www.uscirf.gov. NO PHONE CALLS.

Post Date: March 26, 2009
UNITED STATES-ISRAEL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (USIEF)
Fulbright Commission for Israel
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, offers 10 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2010/2011-2011/2012 academic years.

The US Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is open to candidates in all academic disciplines.Program grants total $40,000, $20,000 per academic year.

Program fellows must be accepted as post-doctoral researchers by Israeli host institutions, which agree to provide them with a standard post-doctoral grant, which they will receive in addition to their Fulbright Fellowship. 

Further details on the program and on application procedures may be found at:

http://www.fulbright.org.il/index.php?id=1317;
http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2010/award/Pos0441.htm;
http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/Application.htm.

Inquiries may be directed to Ms. Judy Stavsky, Deputy Director, USIEF, at jstavsky@fulbright.org.il or +972-3-517-2392. Applications for 2010/2011-2011/2012 Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowships must be submitted to the Council for International Exchange of Scholars by August 1, 2009.

Post date: May 18, 2009
YALE UNIVERSITY, the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC) announces an opening for a three-year renewable full-time position as Lector in modern Turkish Language and Culture beginning July 1, 2010. Primary duties will be to teach five courses per academic year including elementary (2 courses) and intermediate (2 courses) in four learning-skill areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The fifth course will focus advanced language skills drawing on modern literary, social, political, cultural and/or sociolinguistic topics related to the Turkish language appropriate to the appointee's qualifications and expertise. The Lector will participate in and help build the Turkish component of the NELC Department and the modern Middle East Studies program of the MacMillan Center.Applicants must have: 1) native or near-native fluency in modern Turkish; 2) strong English skills; 3) experience in teaching Turkish as a second language in a college or university environment; 4) a college degree in a relevant discipline. Send letter of application, curriculum vita and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Dimitri Gutas, Dept. of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, Yale University, PO Box 208236, New Haven CT 06520-8236 U.S.A. Letters of reference will be accepted via e-mail to maureen.draicchio@yale.edu. Referees should include full title, current employer/institution and contact information. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Applications deadline: August 31, 2009.

Post date: June 19, 2009
ZAYTUNA COLLEGE
VP of Administration and Operations
Job Description: The Vice-President of Administration and Operations is the first executive hire in the transition to lead the organization through a “start-up” phase as the small, not-for-profit educational institute makes the transition into a four-year College. As such, the role requires a leader with a multiplicity of talents and skills to evolve and develop the foundational infrastructure required to run the College.
Please read full description of the position, including the responsibilities and qualification requirements, at this link: http://www.zaytunacollege.org/download.php?f=VPAdmin.pdf

Applicants must send the following:
• A cover letter detailing what qualifies you to lead an existing educational organization through a transitional “start-up” phase
• A resume (with salary history)
• Three professional references