History Department, CSU, Chico

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Full-time Temporary Position in Middle East History and Islam

The Department of History and the Department of Religious Studies at California State University, Chico seek to hire a full time temporary faculty member with expertise in Middle Eastern History and Islam for the academic year 2009-2010. The successful applicant should be prepared to teach a 100 student survey course in Middle Eastern History and a 100 student introduction to Islam each semester, together with a smaller course in either History or Religious Studies. Period or area of specialization is open. A demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching and evidence of active scholarship are required. Ph.D. in hand is preferred but ABDs will also be considered. Application review will begin 1 July and continue until position is filled. The Department will conduct initial interviews via video conference or telephone. Send letter of application discussing teaching interests and summarizing previous research and teaching, along with a curriculum vitae, transcripts of graduate work, teaching evaluations or observations, and three letters of recommendation (as well as a completed Faculty Employment Application, located at http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/FA/Forms/FacultyEmplApp.doc) to: Middle Eastern and Islam Hiring Committee, Department of History, California State University, Chico, 95929-0735. The appointment will begin 19 August 2009. As a university which educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment. CSU, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

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The Department of History welcomes dossiers, letters of interest, resume, syllabi, transcripts and letters of recommendation from individuals interested in full-time or part- time employment as lecturers. Please send your materials to:

Chair
Department of History
CSU, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0735