Historian: Modern Middle East (Israel/Palestine since 1917)

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Department of History invites applications for an open‑rank tenure‑track position in the History of the Modern Middle East, focusing on Israel/Palestine after 1917. We seek candidates with a PhD and a strong record of research and teaching that engages with the lived experiences during this period.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Hebrew and Arabic (and skilled in other relevant research languages) and will teach courses on the Modern Middle East, migration, gender,

Qualifications

• PhD in history or a related field with a specialization in Palestine/Israel.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on the history of the Modern Middle East, including Israel/Palestine after 1917.
• Pursue an active, innovative research program and publish findings.
• Engage in mentoring and advising students within the department.

Skills

Hebrew language

Arabic language

Other research languages

Education

PhD in History or related field

Job description

Cornell University’s Department of History invites applications for an open‑rank tenure‑track position in the History of the Modern Middle East, focusing on Israel/Palestine after 1917. We seek candidates with a PhD and a strong record of research and teaching that engages with the lived experiences during this period.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Hebrew and Arabic (and skilled in other relevant research languages) and will teach courses on the Modern Middle East, migration, gender,