Assistant Professor in Egyptology

Description

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies (MES) of the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Egyptology with an expected start date of July 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications

Applications are welcome from scholars with a research focus in Egyptology. We seek candidates whose research interests complement our existing strengths, and with a commitment to cross disciplinary scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level, and to sustain an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research program. Candidates must also be prepared to teach all major phases and scripts of the ancient Egyptian language, and a range of introductory and advanced courses in ancient Egyptian history and culture, as well as courses aimed at a general undergraduate audience. Candidates must also be able to supervise B.A. and M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations. Candidates must have completed all requirements for receipt of a Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 eastern time on November 15, 2024 through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at apply.interfolio.com/157316 .

· Cover letter

· Curriculum Vitae

· Research Statement that describes research aims and results; where the research is collaborative and publications are co-authored, statement should explain the specific contributions of the candidate.

· Teaching Statement that includes information about teaching and mentoring activities, teaching philosophy and goals, and if possible, describes teaching and mentoring experience.

· Three (3) publications or dissertation chapters

· T hree (3) confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants must request letters of recommendation through the Interfolio system and completed letters must be received by the deadline. To ensure sufficient time for recommenders to submit letters, applicants are encouraged to request letters of recommendation through the Interfolio system before submitting the complete application.

Additional materials may be solicited from shortlisted candidates.

Inquiries can be directed to Annie Diamond ( anniediamond@uchicago.edu ), Academic Affairs Coordinator for the Department of Middle Eastern Studies, with the subject heading “Egyptology Search.”

This position is contingent on final budgetary approval.

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