Postdoctoral Fellowship in Lebanese Diaspora Studies, 2015-2016, North Carolina State University (États-Unis) — LIMITE : 15/01/2015

The Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies is pleased to offer a postdoctoral fellowship in Lebanese Diaspora Studies for the 2015-2016 academic year. This award is open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences whose scholarly work addresses any aspect of the Lebanese Diasporas.

Junior faculty and recent Ph.D. recipients are eligible to apply for the fellowship. Advanced graduate students with their Ph.D. in hand at the beginning of the fellowship will also be considered.

Fellow will need to be in residence at North Carolina State University from August 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Fellows are required to teach one course per semester during the academic year; to pursue an active research agenda that should result in one or more publications, and offer a research presentation in the Spring semester In addition, the Fellow is expected to take an active role in the programming and activities of the Moise Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, and in advancing the mission of the center.

Applicants need to submit all their applications through NC State University’s job portal: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/43895 Applications consist of a cover letter addressing research areas and interest in Lebanese Diaspora, CV, writing sample, and teaching evaluations (if available).

Questions regarding the postdoctoral position should be directed to Akram Khater at akhater@ncsu.edu. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2015, and the successful applicant will be notified by mid-March 2015. NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. p. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.