Position Announcement: Assistant Professor of Contemporary Iran
Indiana University, Bloomington, Central Eurasian Studies Department, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of contemporary Iran with disciplinary specialization in anthropology or sociology. Applicants should have a strong record in the study of issues within Iranian societies during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Native or near-native fluency in Persian/Farsi is expected as is fieldwork in Iran and/or among Iranian diasporas. Proficiency in other Iranian, Central Asian, and European languages will be valuable. Candidates should have the PhD at time of appointment and demonstrate commitment to research, teaching, and working on program development with Indiana University’s world-class faculty of Iranian and Central Asian studies. The appointment will begin fall 2014. Application materials, including a cover letter, CV, three reference letters, samples of published or in-press work, and teaching evaluations should be submitted online at jmbreedi. Applications received by November 30, 2013 are assured full consideration. Indiana University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and is committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community.