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The Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) at the American University of Beirut is searching for the 2015-2016 Edward Said Chair of American Studies to begin September 1, 2015.  CASAR is an interdisciplinary research and academic center that offers an undergraduate minor and a new MA in Transnational American Studies. CASAR hosts visiting lecturers and organizes an international, bi-annual conference.  CASAR has a generous endowment from the Alwaleed Foundation and has a mission to increase understanding of America in the Arab world.The Said Chair should have a distinguished scholarly reputation in American Studies and its related fields. Preferred qualifications include: a demonstrated engagement with the discipline of American Studies, a distinguished research profile in transnational American Studies, an interest in the scholarly intersections of American and Middle East Studies.  Degree field is open.  The Said Chair should be appointed at the rank of full professor.  Outstanding candidates at the rank of advanced associate professor will be considered.  For the right candidate, the University is willing to consider a permanent appointment.The Said Chair will teach undergraduate and graduate courses at CASAR and contribute to the intellectual life of the research center.Interested applicants should send a statement of interest and CV, and provide the names and e-addresses of three references to:Patrick McGreevyDean, Faculty of Arts and SciencesAmerican University of Beirutc/o New York Office3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10017-2303USAOrPatrick McGreevyDean, Faculty of Arts and SciencesAmerican University of BeirutP.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-SolhBeirut 1107 2020, LebanonElectronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to as_dean@aub.edu.lbFor best consideration, please submit materials by December 1, 2014.For more information on this position, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx