Description:

The University of Houston is inviting applications for a Visiting Scholar position to start immediately in the Arab American Education Foundation Center for Arab Studies. All interested scholars from relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be fluent in Arabic and English and have a PhD in hand prior to appointment start date. The position is for one year with the possibility for renewal. Visiting Scholars receive a salary appropriate to rank, in addition to financial support for their research. This position is in person, and the visiting scholar must be in residence full time during the academic year.

In addition to focusing on their own research, the visiting scholar will contribute to the academic and intellectual life of the Center, its initiatives and programming, with the possibility of teaching courses in their own discipline in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston. The teaching load could vary but will not exceed one course a semester.

To apply, submit the following materials:
1. Cover Letter
2. Current Vitae
3. Two-page description of a proposed research project that will be undertaken while in residence and the vision to contribute to the academic and intellectual life of the center.
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Unofficial transcripts

Qualifications
-Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. prior to start date, in any discipline relevant to Arab Studies broadly defined, including Arab American and diasporic Arab studies.
-Fluency in Arabic; oral and written communications
-Ability to develop circular and extra-curricular programs
-Ability to teach courses relevant to their discipline and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Preferred
-Experience in conducting field research and collecting oral history
-Experience in community archiving, organizing, and using unconventional archival collections
-Ability to teach disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses currently offered at the University of Houston

Reviews of applications begin immediately upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

AAEF Center for Arab Studies is a vibrant academic and intellectual community committed to a high-quality, supportive work environment and enjoys engagement and support of the local community.

Additional inquiries about the position and the AAEF Center for Arab Studies at the University of Houston can be obtained by contacting AAEF Center for Arab Studies (cas@Central.UH.EDU).

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.