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Job opening in Middle East Studies at AUBThe Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES)American University of BeirutBeirut, LebanonThe Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES) at the American University of Beirut invites applications for a full-time position in Middle East studies with a focus on the contemporary Arab world. We expect to hire at the assistant professor level. The position will begin September 1, 2014.The successful candidate will offer a broad interdisciplinary Introduction to Middle East Studies course and a Theories and Methods course for our MA students. Ability to teach courses on the history/politics of Lebanon and other Arab countries and/or the political economy of the Arab world is a plus.Other duties will include assisting the CAMES director with curriculum development, advising MA students, and coordinating CAMES-related events.Candidates should have completed their PhD in Middle East studies or a relevant field before that time, have teaching experience, hold promise of original scholarship, and be interested in working in a liberal arts environment. Fluency in Arabic is expected.Interested applicants must submit a detailed cover letter that includes a description of teaching interests, current research and future goals; a CV; evidence of teaching effectiveness; proposed syllabi; a writing sample; and arrange for three letters of reference to be directly sent to:Patrick McGreevyDean, Faculty of Arts and SciencesAmerican University of Beirutc/o New York Office3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10017-2303USAOrPatrick McGreevyDean, Faculty of Arts and SciencesAmerican University of BeirutP.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-SolhBeirut 1107 2020, LebanonElectronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to: as_dean@aub.edu.lbReview of applications will begin November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.The CAMES Director will be attending the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) Annual Meeting, October 10-13, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Candidates who wish to request appointments to discuss the position at MESA should send a preliminary letter of interest and CV to wh20@aub.edu.lb by October 1, 2013.For more information about CAMES, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/cames