Assistant Professor Of Middle Eastern & African History - Norwich University

Job Description:

The Department of History and Political Science invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the history of the Middle East and North Africa, beginning January 9, 2025. Candidates with additional specialties in African history, South Asian history, and/or the Islamic world are encouraged to apply.

Teaching responsibilities will involve up to four courses a semester (4/3); this will include survey courses in Middle East & North Africa regional history, interdisciplinary coursework in international studies, and advanced undergraduate coursework in the successful candidate's area of specialization. The position also carries the expectation that the successful candidate will assume a leadership role in the International Studies degree program.

Requirements:

While a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential, particularly the ability to conduct both in-person and virtual classrooms, Norwich University is committed to junior faculty developing scholarship through a supportive faculty development program. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred, though strong A.B.D. candidates will be considered.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a CV, cover letter, 3 letters of reference, sample syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and Norwich application. Writing sample is encouraged.

Contract to start January 1, 2025.

URL: www.norwich.edu