Tenure-track or Tenured Positions, Pre-Islamic Iranian Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israël) — LIMITE : 02/11/2014

Pre-Islamic Iranian Studies — Job requirements:

Comprehensive knowledge of pre-Islamic Iranian history from the beginning of the Achaemenian period to the rise of Islam; knowledge of the history of religions in Iran; first-hand acquaintance with the historical, literary and religious sources relating to Iran (in its widest historical definition, i.e. including the relevant areas of Central Asia). Acquaintance with and interest in the cultural and political contacts of Iran with neighbouring cultures in different periods, in particular those of Judaism and Christianity, is desirable. An ability to teach and do research in the languages of ancient Iran is an advantage.
The eligible candidates should be in possession of a doctoral degree in one of the following fields: History, Archaeology, Iranian Languages, Religious Studies, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Near Eastern Studies, Linguistics, Art History, or any other appropriate field.
The language of instruction at the Hebrew University is Hebrew, but candidates who do not possess a mastery of Hebrew will be given the time to acquire facility with Hebrew during the first years of their appointment.
For more information please contact Dr. Julia Rubanovich at Rubanovich.Julia@mail.huji.ac.il

Only candidates with  Ph.D. will be considered

Responsibilities include teaching required and elective courses in candidate’s field(s) of specialization (at the B.A. and M.A. degree levels) and related disciplines. The main language of instruction is Hebrew. Successful candidates are expected to conduct independent and original research at the highest academic level, demonstrate academic leadership, apply for Israeli and international research grants, and cooperate with other researchers within the Faculty of Humanities and other Faculties.

Candidates are requested to apply in writing to: Professor Dror Wahrman, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities

Applicants should provide:

(1) Cover letter

(2) Confirmation of receipt of degree

(3) Curriculum Vitae (Please use – CV form)

(4) Current list of publications (Please use – List of Publication form)

(5) 2-3 page statement of research plans + a statement of teaching plans

(6) Teaching evaluations (if available, from the past three years)

(7)  Two representative publications

(8) Letters of recommendation from only three referees sent directly by the recommender

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