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&#160;The History Department at Duke University invites applications for the position of a tenure-track, assistant professor from scholars of the history of Muslim societies and cultures, broadly defined. Theme, period, and geographic specialty are open. The appointment will begin July 2016, at the start of the 2016-2017 academic year. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in research with a commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.Please submit the following application materials online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/): (a) cover letter addressed to Professor Bruce Hall, search committee chair, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) a writing sample, and (d) three letters of references. Complete applications received by November 9, 2015 are guaranteed full consideration. The search will remain open until filled.Duke University is in Durham, North Carolina and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.&#160;