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Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.  West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Department of History invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Islamic world with the ability to teach courses on the rise of Islamic civilization as well as courses relevant to the modern Middle East and survey courses in world/western civilization.The teaching load is 4 courses per semester and may include teaching at off-campus sites and/or through distance learning.  Applicants must demonstrate successful college teaching experience and provide evidence of scholarly promise.Earned Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.Ability to supervise student-teachers and/or the ability to teach online/hybrid courses a plus.Interested applicants should submit a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, CV, graduate transcrips, sample syllabi, student evaluations (if available) to our online application system at  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfmPlease send three letters of recommendation to search@wcupa.edu and add in subject line, Islamic World History Search #14-41.Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  Finalist must successfully complete the interview process and teaching demonstration.Members of the search committee will meet with qualified candidates at the AHA in January 2014.Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence.  Offering competitive and salaries and excellent benefits, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public, regional, comprehensive institution of more than 15,000 students, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia.  AA/EOE.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding.All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background and consumer reporting.