Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in Arabic Literary / Cultural Studies - Tenure Line
Tulane University

Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in Arabic Literary / Cultural Studies - Tenure Line

Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Open Date:
Sep 15, 2024
Close Date:
Nov 15, 2024
Description:
The Department of Comparative Literature, in collaboration with the Middle East North African Studies (MENA) Program at Tulane University, invites applications for a tenure-line position at the rank of advanced Assistant or Associate Professor. We are actively seeking an Arabist who can teach a variety of literary or cultural topics in both English and Arabic, with the period of specialization open. The start date for the position is July 1, 2025.This recruitment is part of an expansion phase for both the Department and the MENA Program, as we look to broaden our academic offerings and research capabilities. The School of Liberal Arts has a broad commitment to the global humanities with noted strengths in Latin American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and French and Francophone Studies. The ideal candidate might also contribute to other areas of growth at Tulane, including our programs in Gender and Sexuality Studies, Africana Studies, Environmental and Urban Studies, and/or Native American and Indigenous Studies.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have an established record of scholarship and demonstrated excellence in teaching. They must also show a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and exhibit potential or experience in academic program development.We are particularly interested in candidates whose work complements and enhances our faculty's areas of focus, contributing to our vision of a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and transnational approach to MENA studies. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in active research and participate in departmental and university service. The teaching load for tenure-line faculty is two courses per semester; this position is joint position, with teaching and service divided between the department and program.
Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and sample courses through our online application system.

Writing samples of no more than twenty-five pages and letters of support will be requested from all candidates who advance in the search. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Elio Brancaforte, Department Chair, at ebranca@tulane.edu.

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