Assistant Professor of Egyptology: The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies (MES) of the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Egyptology with an expected start date of July 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Applications are welcome from scholars with a research focus in Egyptology. We seek candidates whose research interests complement our existing strengths, and with a commitment to cross disciplinary scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level, and to sustain an outstanding, competitive and externally funded research program. Candidates must also be prepared to teach all major phases and scripts of the ancient Egyptian language, and a range of introductory and advanced courses in ancient Egyptian history and culture, as well as courses aimed at a general undergraduate audience. Candidates must also be able to supervise B.A. and M.A. theses and Ph.D. dissertations. Candidates must have completed all requirements for receipt of a Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment.
Application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 eastern time on November 15, 2024 through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at apply.interfolio.com/157316.
Assistant Professor in Hittitology: The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Hittitology, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are invited from scholars with a research focus in Hittitology.
The selected candidate will be expected to serve as an editor for the Chicago Hittite Dictionary, conduct independent research and publication, teach language and content courses, and perform service duties related to the position (e.g. advising BA and MA thesis projects, serving on committees, etc).
Application materials must be submitted no later than 10:59pm Central Time/11:59pm Eastern Time on November 7, 2024 through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at apply.interfolio.com/156719.