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The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University invite applications for the Al-Thani Chair from a senior scholar in Islamic Studies and History of Islam. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. with a significant publication and teaching record in the history of Islam, classical and modern, in the Arab world and South Asia and have an established track record as a leader in her/his field. The successful candidate should have an expertise and ability to teach courses in Islamic and Middle East history and related areas such as multi-faith relations, gender and human rights.Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample(s), and the names of three scholarly references through Georgetown’s online application system at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3295. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin November 4 and will continue until the position is filled.Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nicholas Starvaggi, Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs: nhs22@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. James Reardon-Anderson, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: reardonj@georgetown.edu.Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.&#160;Application Material Required:Submit the following items online at this website:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeSample of Scholarly WritingNames of Three ReferencesAnd anything else requested in the position description.Further Info:http://sfs.georgetown.edu202-687-5696 School of Foreign ServiceGeorgetown University37th and O Sts, NWSuite 301 ICCWashington, DC 20057&#160;