Assistant Professor

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: History

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties: The Department of History and the Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies at North Carolina State University invite applications to fill the Akram Khater Distinguished Professorship in Arab Migration Studies. We invite applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of Arab Migration, Mobility and Diaspora, beginning August 2026.

We seek to identify a candidate who has strong promise as a scholar and teacher and whose research engages with a period from the 19th century to the present on topics related to Arab mobilities and diasporas. The geographies of the research can be located anywhere between the Middle East and North Africa and their diasporas in the world. Candidates who can contribute to ongoing conversations about topics of contemporary historical concern are particularly encouraged to apply. Native or near native fluency in Arabic is strongly desired.

This will be a joint appointment position with 51% of the FTE within History, and the other 49% at the Khayrallah Center. The successful candidate will work with the director of the Khayrallah Center on various projects and outreach efforts. They will also teach introductory survey courses and upper-level courses in their areas of expertise and share in the teaching of core courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum within the Department of History. The successful candidate may supervise undergraduate honors theses and MA theses in the history of modern Middle East and its diasporas; work with MA and PhD students in the department's Public History program; and/or contribute to innovative digital work that is one of the department's strengths.

The successful candidate will join a History Department whose faculty share a deep commitment not only to outstanding scholarship but also to rigorous, innovative classroom instruction and public-facing projects. All faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will also work at an internationally prominent center dedicated to the preservation and sharing of the history of Arab immigrants and their diasporas. They will work on various public history projects including documentaries, digital humanities, and exhibits.

Other Work/Responsibilities: Faculty perform other duties as directed by the Department Head.

Minimum Experience/Education: Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in History or a related field by the start date.

Required Qualifications: Ability to carry out an original research agenda in the history of modern Arab migrations. Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected. Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of research and training related to Arab history, migration and mobility.

Required License or Certification: N/A