The Department of Near Eastern Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University, seeks to appoint a tenure track assistant professor who specializes in the ancient languages, literatures, and societies of Mesopotamia and/or Egypt. We welcome applicants whose work is interdisciplinary, broadly humanistic, and compliments existing departmental strengths, and who are attentive to the political and ethical dimensions of working with ancient texts.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a representative writing sample, and contact information for three references to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25518.

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The committee will solicit letters of recommendation from selected candidates and conduct initial interviews online. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2023.

Pay Range: $76,200-$211,000. Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

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