Assistant Professor South Asian or Middle Eastern History

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**
- have a PhD in History or an appropriate, closely related discipline, conferred before 1 July 2025.
- demonstrate a record of research excellence in either South Asian or Middle Eastern History commensurate with their stage of career development.
- possess non-European language skills relevant to the applicant's research field and have used them extensively in their research to date.
- demonstrate expertise in decolonial approaches to South Asian or Middle Eastern history.

**Description of Position**

**Description of Work Environment**
Successful applicant will become a faculty member in the Department of History. The Faculty of Arts and Department of History are committed to supporting interdisciplinary research and teaching and we offer and support opportunities to improve your research and teaching practice by working with people in other disciplines. The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning also offers professional development and additional resources for those who are developing new ways to teach.

**How to Apply**
- Cover letter (up to 3 pages)
- Curriculum vitae (up to 3 pages)
- Names of and contact information for three referees, accompanied by a written, signed statement by the applicant to the Chair of the Selection Committee giving permission to contact these referees for letters (referees will be contacted only if an applicant advances beyond the initial screening stage).
- Digitized writing sample (up to 75 pages) in published or manuscript form on South Asian or Middle Eastern history that illustrates use of non-European language sources and decolonial approach.
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy (up to 2 pages).

**Application Deadline: January 31, 2025**
- UCalgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions._
- The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide _Indigenous Strategy _committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, and is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. _

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our **Academic Careers website**. For more information about the **Faculty of Arts**, click _here_.**About the Department and University**
The Department of History, currently comprised of 23 full-time faculty members, sets a high standard for research output and success in attracting external funding. With established depth in Europe and North America, and additional strength in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and East Asia, the department is currently seeking to build in new areas to serve the inhabitants of our increasingly diverse city. Our commitment to teaching excellence and student-centred learning has helped us double our undergraduate enrolments in the last ten years while our MA and PhD programs have remained stable. UCalgary is a U15 university (comparable to Tier 1 in the U.S.) that is one of the highest-ranked schools of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment enriched by the original research of its faculty. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

**About Calgary, Alberta, Canada**
For several years running Calgary has been named one of the world's most livable cities by the Economist Group. With a growing population of more than 1.3 million people, Calgary is going through a period of economic diversification and remains one of the most youthful major cities in Canada. Calgarians benefit from a thriving culinary and cultural scene, world-class entertainment, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. Situated on the edge of the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, the city is less than a 90 minute drive from Banff National Park and averages 333 days of sunshine per year.

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