Job in ANE History and Aramaic at Chicago University

JOB IN ANE HISTORY AND ARAMAIC at the University of Chicago:

Posting Number:
01078

Position Title:

Assistant Professor in Ancient Near Eastern History and Aramaic Studies

Position Type:
Faculty

Division/School:
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE

Hiring Unit:
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE

Position Description:
The Oriental Institute and the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations of the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Ancient Near Eastern History and Aramaic Studies with a starting date in Fall 2012.

Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand before the appointment begins. The candidate should be a scholar of the first-millennium BC Near East who has synthetic research interests that address problems in ancient history and who has demonstrated expertise in Aramaic language and texts. Applicants must upload a CV, a cover letter, and three (3) letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin after December 31, 2011.
Inquiries can be directed to oi-administration@uchicago.edu with the subject heading "Ancient History/Aramaic Search".

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information or Requirements:
Statement:
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Reference Contact Info
Other Document

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