Stanford University’s Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, the Center for South Asia, and the Division of International, Comparative, and Area Studies invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral position under the general rubric “Literary Cultures of Muslim South Asia.”

Candidates must specialize in literary or cultural studies connected to a major language of South Asian Muslim literary production such as Urdu-Hindi, Persian, or Bengali. The position is open to scholars in any historical period. Disciplinary training may be in area studies (South Asia or Near East), Anthropology, Comparative Literature, History, or Religious Studies. All applicants must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment on September 1, 2013. The postdoctoral fellow will teach two courses over three academic quarters related to his/her interests, pursue his/her own research, and participate in the activities of Stanford University programs and departments.

Application materials must be submitted online at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/20918 . Please submit a cover letter, CV, one-page description of your research plans, and drafts of two course syllabi. Applicants must also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be uploaded directly by the letter writers. Compensation includes an annual salary of $55, 000 – $60,000 and health coverage. Review of applications will begin on February 18, 2013.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity.  It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research and teaching missions.

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MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, the Department of Political Science, invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track position in Comparative Politics to begin in September 2013. We seek candidates with a regional specialization in the Middle East and North Africa, and competency in Arabic or one of the other major Middle Eastern languages. Teaching responsibilities would include an introductory course in Comparative Politics, and two-to-three upper level offerings dealing with the region. Some of these upper level offerings will contribute to our interdisciplinary programs in International and Global Studies and/or International Politics and Economics.  Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, submit a letter of application addressed to the Middle East Search Committee Chair with a statement of teaching interests, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, sample of scholarly work, and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to teaching ability. Review of applications will begin February 22, and continue until the position is filled.  More information at:  https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21171

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Northwestern University’s Middle East and North African Studies Program invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship beginning September 1, 2013. All strong applicants from any discipline are encouraged to apply, while there is particular interest in applicants whose work and/or teaching is in the following areas:  Iran, North Africa, the Gulf States, religion, migration, gender and sexuality, race/ethnicity, legal studies, science and technology studies. Northwestern’s MENA Program is a new initiative whose core faculty specialize in a range of topics in a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, art history, history, literature, media studies, and political science. The successful candidate will teach two courses per year in the appropriate department or program within the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.

AA/EOE. Applications from minority and women scholars are especially welcome. Applicants should hold a PhD granted during or after 2009; all requirements for the PhD must be completed before the start date. To apply, please visit: http://www.mena.northwestern.edu/index.html

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