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More informations and clic here to applyJob TitlePostdoctoral Fellow in History of Modern Middle EastDepartmentHistoryFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberP18042Open Date12/05/2017Close Date02/01/2018Benefits EligibleYesPosition SummaryThe Department of History at Rice University in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in modern Middle East history. This fellowship is renewable for a second year contingent upon successful review and completion of the first year.In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to teach three courses per academic year and to participate in the intellectual life of the department and other units on campus. S/he will receive a stipend of $50,000 plus benefits, a research and relocation fund of $2,000 in the first year, and a research fund of $1,250 in the second year. Applicants must have received their PhD within the last five years or at the latest by July 1, 2018. This position begins on July 1, 2018.Only electronic applications will be accepted, on the Rice University RICEWorks website, https://jobs.rice.edu. Please apply by February 1, 2018, and attach a letter of application and CV to the respective tabs, as well as a 1,000-word research statement. Three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants will be asked to input necessary information on the evaluators, who will receive an email generated by the system. In this email, they are given instructions on the process for submission of their letters. All documents are required for the applicant to be considered for the position. Applications must be received byFebruary 1, 2018. Questions regarding the post should be addressed to the Department of History at hist@rice.edu.Education RequiredPhD or other Doctoral DegreeConcentration / Degree TypeWith a concentration in modern middle east.Education PreferredExperience RequiredNo experience requiredType of ExperienceExperience PreferredSkills RequiredMS word, MS Excel, and other essential office equipment (copier, scanner, printer).Skills PreferredPhysical DemandsPhysical ability to teach a course, handle academic commitments.Working ConditionsSchedule may vary according to teaching and research. Course load will be 2/1 or 1/2. Regular office hours are expected.Security SensitiveYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsThe application and letters of reference must be received by February 1, 2018 central standard time. After that time, we will no longer accept applications.Applicants will be notified of decisions by March 1, 2018. Note that this position may be renewed for a second year. Materials sent by applicants by any means other than this RICEWorks application will not be accepted. Applications must include all items attached in the “required applicant documents” section of this electronic application:1. Letter of application2. CV3. 1000-word research statementApplicant will be asked to input necessary information on the evaluators, who will receive an email generated by the system. In this email, they are given instructions on the process for submission of their letters.Inquiries should contact Human Resources at jobs@rice.edu.Quick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/12400