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Historian of the Middle East.  Skidmore College's Department of History invites applications for a full-time, three year contract in the Middle East beginning fall of 2015.We invite applicants with an interest in any time period.  Applicant will teach a three-three course load.  Ph.D. and teaching experience preferred, but qualified ABDs will be considered.  We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Applications will be accepted through November 5th.Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55607Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmores faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,400 talented undergraduate men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.&#160;