Assistant Prof, Tenure-Track, South Asian or Middle Eastern History, Decolonial

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Assistant Prof, Tenure-Track, South Asian or Middle Eastern History, Decolonial

The Department of History at the University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (Teaching and Research) in the history of South Asia or the Middle East. Preference will be given to scholars of the early modern and modern periods. Research must demonstrate thoughtful engagement with decoloniality. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate must:

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

How to Apply

Qualified individuals are requested to navigate to the full version of this job description on the UCalgary Careers page and submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link.

Applicants will be asked to submit:

• 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).

If the online application system does not give you the opportunity to upload all of these documents, please email those that remain to the search chair at spangler@ucalgary.ca.

All applications must be received by January 31, 2025. The Academic Selection Committee will then identify applicants to invite to online interviews with further selection for on-site interviews to follow. Questions may be directed to the chair of the Selection Committee, Dr. Jewel Spangler, at spangler@ucalgary.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No) Citizenship documents will be required before hiring can take place. Academics who have already advanced beyond assistant-professor rank are not eligible for this position.

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-centered 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. 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.

Contact:

Dr. Jewel Spangler, Department of History Head, spangler@ucalgary.ca.