Assistant Professor in Pre-Modern History of the Islamicate Middle East or Central Asia

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Pre-Modern History of the Islamicate Middle East or Central Asia. Candidates should have a strong research focus on the social, political, economic, or intellectual history of Muslim societies from approximately 600 to 1700 CE. The role includes teaching four courses per year and advising students. An excellent command of either Classical Arabic or Persian is required, with additional language competency desirable. Applications must be submitted by October 19, 2026.