WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY is pleased to announce a Mellon post-doctoral fellowship in Middle Eastern Studies for the academic year 2009-10, beginning July 1, 2009.
　
We welcome applicants from any academic discipline. The fellow will teach a general introduction to the contemporary Middle East, grounded in his/her academic discipline, in the fall term and an upper-level course of his/her design on some aspect of Middle Eastern Studies in the spring term. In addition, the fellow will consult with faculty, administrators, and students on developing a program of Middle Eastern Studies at Wesleyan. The Mellon Fellowship offers a stipend of $45,000 for the year, plus benefits and some support for research.
　
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, a representative sample of their scholarship, a proposed syllabus for the course on the contemporary Middle East, and three letters of recommendation to: Bruce Masters, History Dept, Wesleyan University, 238 Church St., Middletown CT 06459. Successful candidates must have already received their PhD or provide evidence of its completion before July 1, 2009.
　
Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes applications from women and members of historically under-represented minority groups.
　
Deadline April 15, 2009.