The successful post-doctoral fellow will not have any teaching requirements. The applicant must have completed their PhD in the past 5 years.

Expectations and Skills

1) Conduct publishable research in the field of international relations
2) Excellent writing and communication skills in a regional language
3) To enrich the multicultural dimension of the department
4) To present two research presentation in both semesters of the fellowship
5) The applicant must hold a PhD. (PhD candidates who are very near of completion are expected to show a publication record)

With a beautifully designed campus in the capital city of Ankara, Ipek University specializes in the fields of Arts and Social Sciences. Founded in 2011, the University offers a select number of degrees for students who are admitted after a highly competitive entrance examination. The language of instruction is English. Within this setting, the Department of International Relations is committed to providing students with significant educational opportunities offering an international perspective.

Applicants are asked to send the following as individual PDF files to the following email address: ir@altinkoza.edu.tr

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

1) CV
2) Research Statement
3) PhD Diploma and Transcript
4) List of References
5) Sample Articles/book chapters
6) Cover letter

Review of applications will start on the 21st of May and continue until the position is filled. It is the policy of Ipek University to provide equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or other legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws..

Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

The Graduate School of International and Area Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea, is seeking to fill TWO positions (for non-Koreans), effective September 1, 2013, to teach graduate students in English. The assistant professor level is preferred, but associate and full professor levels will also be considered according to qualifications. Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. degree in the related area and preferably a few years of relevant experiences.

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) is the most globalized institution of higher education in Korea. The university is known for its dynamic academic community with great cultural diversity, bolstered by its 45 foreign language departments. Many faculty members and students are from various foreign countries.

The expected monthly salaries for starting positions at assistant/associate/full professorship are 3,736,000 Korean Won (USD 3,396, based on KRW1,100/USD1), 4,272,400 Korean Won (USD 3,884), and 4,792,100 Korean Won (USD 4,356), respectively. Newly appointed professors will also be offered a one-way air ticket to Seoul, Korea and accommodations within or near the University.

Four social insurance schemes apply (Health, Pension, Unemployment and Industrial Accident);

Generous grants applicable for publications with internationally renowned academic journals (e.g. KRW 8 million (USD 7,273) for a publication indexed SSCI);

A round-trip airfare, per year, for a presentation of a paper at an international conference;

Contracts renewable annually upon fulfillment of annual teaching and research requirements.

Applicants are requested to send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a one-page dissertation abstract and a one-page statement of research interest, as well as names and contact information for three referees, to respective department chairs as below.

Professor Jeongmin Seo, Department of Middle East and African Studies

amirseo@hufs.ac.kr / +82-(0)2-2173-2091

Application deadline is May 24, 2013.

Email inquiries are welcome to respective department heads, and successful candidates upon the paper screening (and a phone interview) will be requested to send additional documents by May 31 as below:

• Application form with a recent photo(click to download)
• CV attached with a recent photo
• Certificates of previous and current employment status (with the position and weekly teaching hours stated clearly)
• Copies of academic diplomas (BA, MA, and PhD)
• A list of publications (A&HCI, SSCI, SCI marked with an asterisk*)
• Three photos (taken within the recent 3 months)
• A copy of passport
• Additional documents if any family accompanies: Embassy endorsed certificate of marriage (and birth certificate(s) of childrens, if applicable); copies of passport(s) of and photo(s) of each family member

Webpage: http://gsias.hufs.ac.kr

Reference CE12238A

Closing Date Wednesday, 12th June 2013

Job Type Research & Teaching

Department School of Humanities

Salary £27854 to £36298 per annum pro rata, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

Applications are invited for the above post based in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Nottingham.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, administering and assessing modules in Islamic Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Teaching duties will include the module ‘Introduction to Islam’ for first year undergraduates and a module to second and third year undergraduates in a suitable area of Islamic Studies. Such areas include (but are not restricted to) Islamic theology and philosophy, Sufism, Islamic law, Qur’an and Hadith studies, Shi’ism, or Islam in the West. The post-holder will offer an MA class on an area suited to their research interests. Further teaching duties will be assigned in consultation with the Head of Department.

Candidates must have a good first degree and a relevant PhD, or a doctorate near completion. Experience of undergraduate teaching in the UK or abroad is essential. Experience of administration in a university department is desirable.

This full-time post is available on a fixed-term contract for a period of twelve months commencing on 1st September, 2013. This post is open to Job Share.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Simon Oliver, Head of Department, tel: 0115 951 5853, email:simon.oliver@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on 21st June 2013

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/CE12238A.

Send letter of application detailing qualifications, C.V., and complete dossier including evidence of teaching ability, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Steven Grosby, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy & Religion, 126 Hardin Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0528. We cannot accept materials by fax or as electronic attachments. Deadline for application is November 1. Preliminary inteveriews will take place at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Chicago. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

Clemson University, with a student body of nearly 20,000, is a top-25 national public university according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings and combines the scientific and technological horsepower of a major research university with the academic and social environment of a small college. It is situated halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta in South Carolina’s rapidly growing Upstate region.

CSU is nationally recognized as a leader in the use of information technology to transform teaching, learning, and other aspects of the collegiate experience. Clayton State University is a Senior Unit of the University of System of Georgia and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). For additional information about the History Program, within the Department of Humanities, visit http://www.clayton.edu/humanities/history.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Review of applications will begin on May 20, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information for three current references. Job Duties • Teach surveys in pre-modern, modern, and contemporary world history
• Offer undergraduate and/or graduate courses according to specialty
• Serve as an advisor for history, teacher education, and liberal arts students
• Support middle grades and secondary teacher education programs
• Engage in scholarly activity leading to presentation or publication
• Participate in service to the Department, College, University, and Community Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
• PhD in History (ABDs nearing degree completion will be considered)
• Successful college teaching experience
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION(S) FOR THE POSITION:
• Ability to teach the history of a second non-Western geographical area and/or World Historical Geography
• Interests in Women’s History or Film History or Digital Humanities
• Evidence of scholarly performance, including publications
• Experience in using technology in engaging students, including distance-learning courses Salary: Final candidates will undergo a criminal background investigation

CSU  is nationally recognized as a leader in the use of information technology to transform teaching, learning, and other aspects of the collegiate experience. Clayton State University is a Senior Unit of the University of System of Georgiaand is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). For additional information about the History Program, within the Department of Humanities, visit http://www.clayton.edu/humanities/history.     APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Review of applications will begin on May 20, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.  Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information for three current references.   To apply, go tohttps://adminsystems2.clayton.edu/faculty_job/ and apply for job # 20208.

San Francisco State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position in Turkish language and culture, starting in fall 2013 to expand its Middle East and Islamic Studies curriculum. Based on grant funding, the position is initially for three years and subject to review. The successful candidate will teach introductory Turkish language courses, as well as courses on Turkish culture, history, literature, and the arts more broadly. Prior experience and excellence in teaching both Turkish language and culture classes, as well as enthusiasm to build a vibrant and engaging academic program in Turkish Studies preferred.

Questions can be directed to african-studies@northwestern.edu. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply. AA/EOE.

http://www.northwestern.edu/african-studies/position-available—islam-in-african-societies.html