Open Rank

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured Professor in Persian/Iranian Studies. The position requires teaching four courses per academic year at undergraduate and graduate levels, sustaining an active research profile, and contributing to program development and department service.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly work, collaborate with colleagues, and enhance

Qualifications

• PhD in Persian or closely related field.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Active research agenda with publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per academic year at undergrad and grad levels.
• Maintain an active research profile and scholarly output.
• Collaborate in program development and department activities.
• Provide departmental service and governance.

Skills

Persian language proficiency

Teaching

Research & scholarship

Program development

Education

PhD in Persian studies

Job description

Employer University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina (US) Salary Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications Date posted Sep 21, 2026

A tenure-track or tenured Assistant, Associate, or full Professor position in Persian/Iranian Studies, focusing on early modern and/or modern Iran. The faculty member will teach 4 courses per academic year, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, keep an active research profile, actively collaborate in program development and activities, and perform other departmental service.