Arabic-L:LIT:JOBS:U of Chicago Modern Arabic Literature job

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Date: 22 Aug 2014
From: Scott Erich <sterich at uchicago.edu>
Subject: JOBS:U of Chicago Modern Arabic Literature job

Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the
University of Chicago invites applications for atenure-track position as
Assistant Professor specializing in modern Arabic literature (19th-21st
centuries), preferably with expertise in another literature of the Islamic
world, expected to begin in Autumn 2015.

The successful applicant will have a research and teaching profile with
expertise in at least one, and preferably several, of the following
sub-fields of literary studies: religion and literature; the modern novel;
modern poetry; narrative prose and narratology, postcolonial theory; gender
studies; and media studies. Candidates should have a thorough grounding in
Arabic, preferably with additional expertise in another language of the
Islamic world. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes
dealing with the modern literatures of the Muslim World for both graduate
and undergraduate students. Applicants must hold the Ph.D. in Comparative
literature, Near Eastern/Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, Religious
Studies, Gender studies, Media studies, or a relevant field of study by the
time of appointment.

Prospective candidates should submit a letter of application, together with
a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and thenames of three referees
(please include emails) who can be asked for letters of academic reference.
These materials must be submitted to the University of Chicago’s Academic
Career Opportunities website: http://tinyurl.com/lpebvjh Job posting number
02303

Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2014 and continue until a
candidate is selected. No applications will be accepted after 15 December,
2014.

For information on the Department of Near Eastern Language and
Civilizations, see:

http://humanities.uchicago.edu/depts/nelc/

Position contingent upon final budgetary approval

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected
veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity /
Disabled / Veterans Employer.

Scott T. Erich
Department Assistant, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations
The University of Chicago
The Oriental Institute
1155 E. 58th Street, Room 212
Chicago, IL 60637
T. (773) 702-9512

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