Lecturer (Level B), Political Economy of the Middle East, Islamic Banking and Islamic Finance

• Specialising in the Political economy of the Middle East, Islamic banking and Islamic finance
• Position involves teaching, research, administration, outreach and public engagement and raising grant

Position overview

We are seeking a Lecturer, Level B in Arab and Islamic Studies (Teaching and Research) within the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies. Australia's premier location for studies in this field, with a high international standing and links with major counterparts in the Arab & Muslim world, as well as in North America and Europe.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the largest single College of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 46 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and two ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 100 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

Enquiries: Professor Amin Saikal, T: +61 6125 2673 E: amin.saikal@anu.edu.au.

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Applications close: 04 Jun 2017 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time