Job in Coptic Studies

JOB at The American University in Cairo:

Coptic Studies

Category: Coptic Studies
Department: Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology
Locations: Cairo, Egypt
Posted: Sep 29, '11
Type: Full-time
Ref. No.: SAPE-1-2012

Job Description:

The Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology Department (SAPE) is seeking a specialist in Coptic Studies (Coptology). Candidates must be able to teach the Coptic language — in particular, the Sahidic and Bohairic dialects. Candidates must also offer at least one other specialty from among the following: Coptic monasticism, Coptic archaeology, and Coptic art and architecture. The successful candidate will be required to take the lead in working on the foundations of AUC’s new M.A. in Egyptology and Coptology, for which reason she/he will receive one course release in her/his first semester. The candidate will teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements:

Rank is open. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will have a commitment to teaching and to an active program of research and scholarship. Priority will be given to applications received by October 20th, 2011.


Additional Information:

The appointment is tenure-track effective September 1, 2012, with renewal dependent upon institutional needs and the appointee’s performance.

Follow the link for application instructions.

(HT Alin Suciu.)