The Program in Middle East Studies at Smith College invites applications for a one-year, full-time lecturer in modern Middle East History to begin July 1, 2022.  The successful candidate will teach five courses during the 2022-2023 academic year on the modern history of the Middle East and North Africa, including an introductory course on modern history of the Middle East and a course focused on women and gender in the Middle East. A Ph.D. in History, or in Middle East Studies with relevant expertise, is required. Eligibility is limited to those who have received the Ph.D. within the past five years.

We seek a colleague with active research programs and teaching experience who will be responsive to the needs of Smith’s diverse and talented student body. Candidates who are open to teaching courses that challenge existing periodizations of modern Middle East history, contribute to rethinking the geographies and the transregional flows that shaped territorial spaces within the Middle East over time, and/or engage creatively with underrepresented subjects and themes are especially welcome to apply. 

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.  Details about the Program in Middle East Studies may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/middle-east-studies

Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/101078 with a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, a draft syllabus for a course in modern Middle East history, teaching evaluations where available, a diversity/inclusion statement, and the full contact information for three confidential references.  Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2022.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, administration, staff, and curriculum is crucial to the mission of and vision for the College. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in the application process for individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants to request any needed accommodation(s). We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures, including, but not limited to, those based on ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Women, underrepresented racial groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.