Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Middle Eastern History

Department of History,
Williams College

Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Middle Eastern History

The Department of History at Williams College seeks to appoint a one-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the history of the Middle East, beginning in the fall of 2014. Period and specialization are open. The successful candidate will teach one course per semester and be expected to offer a survey course on the Modern Middle East as well as a specialized course based on their interests. Ph.D. in hand or expected by September 2014; new Ph.D.s are especially encouraged to apply.

The Fellow will be included in the activities of the History Department as a regular junior faculty member. They will work closely with a faculty mentor; participate in Williams’ new faculty development program, known as First3; and receive feedback on pedagogical skills and teaching effectiveness through our standard evaluation procedures.

The fellowship includes a salary of $42,500 plus benefits and funds to support research and travel. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, or expect to pursue a teaching career in the United States.

Please e-mail a letter of application, c.v., summary of current research, and short description of suggested courses as one PDF document to Professor Eiko Maruko Siniawer, Chair, Department of History at: emaruko@williams.edu. Three letters of reference should be e-mailed separately. All material must be received by April 18, 2014.

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts that has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Arabic & Persian Summer Institutes, April 15 deadline

Program highlights

• All levels taught: beginning, intermediate, & advanced
• Ten week program runs June 2 - August 8, 2014 (Arabic testing begins May 29)
• Program includes over 150 contact hours, consisting of 3 - 4 contact hours per day
• Qualifies for the Summer FLAS Fellowship
• Earn 9 - 12 credits of foreign language in only 10 weeks
• Priority application deadline: April 15, 2014

More information can be found at http://cola.connect.utexas.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=98754&eid=1243570.

Who should apply?

• Current UT students
• Students at other colleges, universities, & high schools
• Community members
• Business professionals, military personnel, teachers
• Anyone interested in the languages & cultures of the Middle East

Ready to apply?
Apply to the Persian Summer Institute: http://cola.connect.utexas.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=98752&eid=1243570
Apply to the Arabic Summer Institute: http://cola.connect.utexas.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=98751&eid=1243570

Arabeya Arabic Intensive Summer Courses in Egypt

The Arabeya Institute, an Arabic language school located in Cairo, is offering a wide range of courses for those wishing to learn or improve their Arabic, whether in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA). The Arabeya Institute offers classes and courses for every level in proficiency, as well as programs specially tailored to subjects of interest, such as media studies, diplomacy, business communications, literature, and calligraphy.

Additionally, the Arabeya Institute also offers online Arabic classes via Skype, an integral part of their program that began several years ago in cooperation with Northeastern University’s Arabic department, and which is available to the students.

For several years, they have hosted large groups of students from the Maryland, Northeastern, Harvard, Boston, and Cambridge universities, alongside many ROTC programs, for the Institute's Summer Study Abroad programs, which were designed to introduce students to the rich language, culture, and history of Egypt.

Outside of their summer programs, the Arabeya School offers a number of intensive seasonal courses throughout the year, which enterprising students can attend during semester breaks to enrich their knowledge of the language and culture. Scholarships and discounts are available for several of these programs.

Please take a look at the website (www.Arabeya.org) for information on upcoming spring and summer programs. Contact the Arabeya Institute directly at: info@arabeya.org

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