he Department of History, University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the history of the modern Middle East, with an expected start date of 1 July 2019. Thematic and geographic specialty is open.
The successful candidate will show outstanding potential as an innovative scholar and researcher, as evidenced by their record of intellectual engagement, published work, and/or work in progress. A strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate level is also required. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or will have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2019.
Applicants should apply through the UBC faculty careers website www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/30298. Applicants should upload (in the following order, and not exceeding 12 megabytes per attachment): a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, up to three article-length samples of scholarship (including published articles, unpublished papers, or book/dissertation chapters), a sample syllabus for a broad introductory undergraduate course on modern Middle Eastern history, a sample syllabus for an advanced undergraduate or graduate course on a relevant topic, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Applicants should also arrange to have three signed and confidential letters of reference sent by email to Ms. Janet Mui, hist.recruitment@ubc.ca or by mail to: Ms. Janet Mui, Modern Middle East Search, Department of History, University of British Columbia, 1297-1873 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, CANADA. All materials should be received by September 1, 2018.
Applicants with questions about the position are welcome to contact the search chair, Dr. Steven Lee, by email at stevenhl@mail.ubc.ca.
This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
