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The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) Program at The College of William and Mary invites applications for a Mellon Faculty Fellow position in the humanities or humanistic social sciences whose research and teaching focuses on South Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, or the Middle East.  AMES (http://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/ames/index.php) is a concentration within the interdisciplinary major of Global Studies, and is supported by over 30 faculty affiliates from eleven departments.  As a multiregional program, AMES seeks to enrich our understanding of a broadly conceived “Asia” in relation to other parts of the world.The required qualifications are Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment (August 10 , 2014) and a demonstrated interest in blending undergraduate teaching with research in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.  As a liberal arts university dedicated to the joint pursuit of research and teaching, The College offers the successful candidate a unique platform for professional advancement: research-based teaching, mentorship, and support for independent scholarship and conference travel.  Successful candidates will have a one-year appointment with a possibility of renewal, a reduced three-course load per year, and a salary of $50,000.  All application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.wm.edu/Items required include a cover letter, current CV, a writing sample, a sample syllabus. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by us with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference.For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, May 15th. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed, and the position will be open until filled.William and Mary is a highly selective public university that values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and conducts background checks on applicants for employment.