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Candidature : Postdoctoral Scholar - Teaching Fellow in Middle East StudiesUniversity of Southern California, Middle East Studies&#160;Institution Type:  College / UniversityLocation:  California, United StatesPosition:  Post-Doctoral Fellow&#160;The Department of Middle East Studies at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral fellowship in Middle East Studies. Researchers with training in environmental studies, anthropology, political economy, urban studies, and geography are particularly welcome to apply. This fellowship is renewable for a second year contingent upon administrative approval.In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to teach 3 courses per academic year and to participate in the intellectual life of the department and other units on campus. This person will receive a stipend of $65,000 plus benefits. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. within the last five years or at the latest by August 16, 2020, the start date of the position. In addition to the letter of application, applicants should include their curriculum vitae, a writing sample, three recommendation letters, and sample syllabi (attach all as one PDF document during the application process). Applications are due March 15, 2020. Position will remain open until filled. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/postdoctoral-scholar-teaching-fellow-in-middle-east-studies/1209/15393442.  Review of complete applications will begin immediately.  Further information is available by contacting Renee Almassizadeh (almassiz@usc.edu) or Ramzi Rouighi (rouighi@usc.edu).USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.&#160;Contact:Renee Almassizadeh, MAProgram Specialist, Department of Middle East StudiesUniversity of Southern California3501 Trousdale Parkway, THH 256KLos Angeles, CA 90089-4355Tel: 213.740.2796almassiz@usc.edu Website:http://dornsife.usc.edu/mdes/Primary Category:Middle East History / StudiesSecondary Categories:AnthropologyEnvironmental History / StudiesGeographyPolitical History / StudiesUrban History / StudiesPosting Date:02/19/2020Closing Date05/19/2020