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Department of History, Williams CollegePosition: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Middle Eastern HistoryThe Department of History at Williams College seeks to appoint a one-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the history of the Middle East, beginning in the fall of 2014.  Period and specialization are open.  The successful candidate will teach one course per semester and be expected to offer a survey course on the Modern Middle East as well as a specialized course based on their interests.  Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2014; new Ph.D.s are especially encouraged to apply.The Fellow will be included in the activities of the History Department as a regular junior faculty member.  They will work closely with a faculty mentor; participate in Williams’ new faculty development program, known as First3; and receive feedback on pedagogical skills and teaching effectiveness through our standard evaluation procedures.The fellowship includes a salary of $42,500 plus benefits and funds to support research and travel.  Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, or expect to pursue a teaching career in the United States.Please e-mail a letter of application, c.v., summary of current research, and short description of suggested courses as one PDF document to Professor Eiko Maruko Siniawer, Chair, Department of History at: emaruko@williams.edu. Three letters of reference should be e-mailed separately.  All material must be received by April 18, 2014.All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts that has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive