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Eugene Lang College and The New School for Social Research inviteapplications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in modernMiddle Eastern history to begin in July 2014. Geographical area is open.Thematic emphases include, but are not limited to, the history ofIslam; the histories of capitalism, development, and inequality; gender andsexuality; conflict and human rights; empire and postcolonialism; socialmovements; and the natural and built environments. Transregional ortransnational approaches are particularly welcome.We seek candidates who will contribute to undergraduate and graduateprograms based on theoretically informed approaches to historical inquiry inconversation with the social sciences. We welcome those with the ability todo interdisciplinary teaching and advising in related fields. The Universityis engaged in a diversity initiative and we encourage individuals fromgroups underrepresented in U.S. higher education to apply.The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2013,and we will reviewapplications until the position is filled. Pleasesubmit an online application form at: http://careers.newschool.edu/Once youve filled out an online application, please email your cover letter,current C.V., writing samples, and teaching statement tohistory@newschool.edu Please forward three confidential letters ofrecommendation, either directly from referees or through a dossierservice, to: Professor Jeremy Varon, Middle East History Search, Departmentof History, Eugene Lang College, 80 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY10011.Eugene Lang College promotes active learning through small, innovativeseminar discussion classes. NSSR offers graduate programs in History,Philosophy, and the social sciences. Both are divisions of The New School.We are interested in candidates who are committed to the development of acampus climate that supports racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. Theposition is dependent on budget approval from the Office of the Provost.The New School is committed to maintaining a diverse educational andcreative community, a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities andprograms, including employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,color, ethnicity, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion,gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran ormarital status.