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The Department seeks to hire an assistant professor in the history of the modern Middle East/North Africa (MENA), whose teaching and published scholarship address the broadest themes in modern Middle Eastern history (understood to include the region stretching from Iran through the territories of the late Ottoman Empire to North Africa) from the 19th through 20th centuries.  A specialist in the political or economic history of this region is preferred.Candidates should demonstrate research fluency in Arabic, publications and teaching that situate this region in comparative, multicultural, or world historical contexts, and the ability to offer general education and upper division courses with broad student appeal.  Ph.D. in History or an appropriate allied field in hand at time of application. To ensure full consideration, please apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/25674 by October 31, 2014.  The screening of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled.SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer.