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The Department of History at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of the Middle East with interests engaging aspects of security studies broadly conceived. We seek innovative scholars whose research takes social, cultural, political, intellectual, economic, transnational, or other approaches to the history of the region. Specializations might include but are not limited to ethnic, national, and transnational networks; cultural accord and conflict; religion; migration; violence and its forms of institutionalization; or law, family, gender, and health. Interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research are welcomed.The successful candidate will be expected to teach an introductory course to the history of the Middle East and specialized courses at the upper-division and graduate level, and be prepared to contribute to the program in Core Humanities. Strong evidence of research potential and teaching promise is required. Ph.D. must be completed by July 1, 2016.Deadline for application is November 1, 2015, with preliminary interviews to be conducted mid-November via Skype.For fullest consideration, applicants should submit their applications through this website https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/19047Applications should include:letter of application with a brief statement of research and teaching experiencecurriculum vitaewriting sample2 sample syllabithree letters of recommendation should be sent under separate cover to the search committee via e-mail or postEmail: historysearch@unr.eduMail: History of the Middle East SearchDepartment of History,University of Nevada, Reno1664 N. Virginia St,Reno, NV 89557Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Edward Schoolman (eschoolman@unr.edu).The University of Nevada is the states historic land-grant institution. It serves approximately 20,000 students. The university is ranked as a Tier 1 institution by U.S. News and World Report and offers an array of degree programs at all levels. Reno is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, a 30 minute drive from Lake Tahoe. Reno/Tahoe is recognized as a world class outdoor recreation area. Additional areas of interest in the proximity include The Black Rock Desert, Sacramento, Yosemite National Park, Napa/Sonoma, the Bay Area, and San Francisco. University of Nevada homepage, http://www.unr.eduThe University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation, or genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.