Professor in South or East Asian or African History

Georgetown University invites applications for the position of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in South or East Asian or African History at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q), as part of a broader expansion of the History faculty at SFS-Q. Candidates whose research interests are broadly transnational are especially sought. The normal teaching load is 2-2, and will include introduction to global history and/or a regional survey course. 'ABDs' are welcome to apply, with the Ph.D. completed by August 2013.

Applicants should have substantial research accomplishments or evidence of an ambitious research agenda and exceptional promise. All applicants must have outstanding teaching credentials given the small size of our classes and the diversity of our students.

Qatar offers a diverse, safe and family-friendly environment. Compensation and expatriate benefits packages are excellent, and we provide generous research and conference travel support. Faculty at the School of Foreign Service in Qatar are eligible to apply for Qatar National Priorities Research Program grants from the Qatar National Research Fund. These competitive grants are up to $350,000 per year for up to three years. QNRF also offers competitive research grants for early-career scholars. For more information see http://www.qnrf.org/. For more information on the School of Foreign Service in Qatar, seehttp://qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/.

Please apply online via the Apply button below and upload a letter of interest (including a description of research and teaching strengths and interests as part of the application letter), a curriculum vitae, and at least three reference letters for assistant professorial rank with the names of at least three references at the more senior ranks. Candidates selected for interviews at the assistant professorial level will also be required to provide an official graduate transcript and a chapter-length writing sample. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the online application system should be directed to Nick Starvaggi at nhs22@georgetown.edu. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Kai-Henrik Barth, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, at GrowSFSQ@georgetown.edu. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

The position described in this advertisement is part of a large, multi-year strategic expansion of the faculty of the School of Foreign Service in Qatar. Faculty at any rank in the discipline noted above as well as other social science/humanities disciplines, in particular political science/IR, are invited to express interest at any time via GrowSFSQ@georgetown.edu.