Visiting Assistant Professor of Contemporary Middle East (except Egypt)

The Program in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in any aspect of the contemporary Middle East (except Egypt) beginning fall semester 2024. There is a possibility that this position will be renewed for a second year, depending on the evaluation of teaching effectiveness and institutional need. The candidate will be expected to teach an introductory course in the Core Communities component  that is part of Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, a course on “The War on Terror,” and a course of their own design. There is a preference for geographical focus on Palestine, Iran, or Yemen. A Ph.D. is required at the time of hire or shortly after hire. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

Review of applications will begin March 31 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include a cover letter, a CV, a teaching statement, a diversity/inclusivity statement, and the names of two of individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date. Please also include a list of courses taught and a teaching portfolio with evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations of teaching, peer observations, etc.). In the diversity/inclusivity statement, candidates must describe how their teaching might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. These materials must be submitted through Interfolio at Interfolio.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program can be found here. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about the application process. 

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.  

Campus Crime Reporting and Statistics

The Department of Campus Safety at Colgate University will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. Crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page here. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [email protected].

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$68,900 to $72,900

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.