MIDDLE EASTERN HISTORY AND ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS

Tenure-track position in the Departments of History and Religious Studies (Middle Eastern History and Islamic Religious Traditions), starting Fall 2010. Specialization in the modern period (post-1800) is preferred; specialization in other periods will be considered. This will be a joint appointment in the Religious Studies and History Departments. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses, including a survey of Islamic Religious Traditions and a survey of Modern Middle Eastern History; every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, on a special topic chosen by the instructor). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop other courses in the area(s) of specialization, and will play a key role in the college's current initiative to develop a broader interdisciplinary curriculum of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 1, 2009. Initial interviews will be conducted at the annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Middle Eastern Studies Association. Send letter of application, c.v., transcripts (copies are acceptable), and three confidential letters of recommendation to Professor J. Pablo Silva, Chair, Islam Search Committee, Department of History, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112. [IslamSearch@grinnell.edu], 641-269-4628; fax 641-269-4733

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, creed, or disability.