Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA)

Middle East Studies Association The Department of Middle Eastern Studies invites applications for a position as an Instructional Professor (open rank) in modern Hebrew.

#Employment The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Chicago invites applications for a position as an Instructional Professor (open rank) in modern Hebrew. mesana.org/resources-an...

Middle East Studies Association The Center for Middle East Studies seeks to appoint a scholar of Iranian Studies to a one-year post-doctoral research associate position, with a possibility of renewal for a second year.

#Employment The Center for Middle East Studies at Brown University invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral research associate position in Iranian Studies, with the possibility of renewal. mesana.org/resources-an...

#Employment The Department of Political Science at American University in Cairo invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in International Relations.
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MESA and the AAUP have released a critical report exposing the weaponization of civil rights law to suppress campus speech concerning Palestine.
Read full report here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...

U.S. Citizens (including Dual Citizens) and Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders): MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has created a new resource with answers to frequently asked questions on Travel-Related Issues

Read the FAQs here: mesana.org/advocacy/tas...

Middle East Studies Association The Comparative Literature Program invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant or Associate or Full Professor in Comparative Literature.

#Employment The Comparative Literature Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) in Qatar invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant or Associate or Full Professor in Comparative Literature. mesana.org/resources-an...

Middle East Studies Association Sakıp Sabancı Center for Turkish Studies invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship for a one-year appointment, focusing on any period within the field of Turkish Studies.

#Employment #Fellowship The Sakıp Sabancı Center for Turkish Studies at Columbia University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship focusing on any period within the field of Turkish Studies.
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Middle East Studies Association The Middle East Initiative invites applications for the Emirates Leadership Initiative Research Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year.

#Fellowship The Middle East Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School invites applications for the Emirates Leadership Initiative Research Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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MESA's Task Force on Civil and Human Rights has compiled a helpful list of FAQs to guide students and scholars through travel-related concerns.
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Secure your discounted rate for #MESA2025! Pre-registration closes in 4 days on October 24. Don't miss out!

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Teaching in a time of repression, how to protect yourself, your students, and your academic freedom while teaching?

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Middle East Studies Association The Department of Political Science and Public Administration invites applications for two positions in Turkish Politics (open rank) and Public Policy (Assistant Professor).

#Employment The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, invites applications for two positions in Turkish Politics (open rank) and Public Policy (Assistant Professor).
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Middle East Studies Association CCAS is pleased to partner with the American Druze Foundation (ADF) to offer the ADF Fellowship in Druze and Arab Studies at CCAS.

#Employment The Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) is pleased to partner with the American Druze Foundation (ADF). Together, they invite application for the ADF Fellowship in Druze and Arab Studies at CCAS.
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Middle East Studies Association The Department of Spanish and Portuguese invites applications for a tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

#Employment The Department of Spanish and Portuguese, in collaboration with the Middle East and North African Studies (MENA) Program at Tulane University, invites applications for a tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
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Looking to boost your skills and connect with leading scholars?
Volunteer as a panel chair for MESA 2025!
Play a vital role in the conversation and shape your academic and professional journey.
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Middle East Studies Association MEI seeks a quantitatively-oriented social scientist with deep knowledge of the Middle East to join their team as an Assistant Director for Research.

#Employment The Middle East Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School seeks a quantitatively-oriented social scientist with deep knowledge of the Middle East to join their team as an Assistant Director for Research. mesana.org/resources-an...

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Middle East Studies Association The Raoul Wallenberg Institute welcomes applications from scholars of all academic ranks for the 2026-2027 academic year.

#Employment The Raoul Wallenberg Institute invites scholars of all ranks to apply for its 2026-2027 Wallenberg Fellowships. mesana.org/resources-an...

Middle East Studies Association The Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of the Persianate World from the Muslim conquest to the present.

#Employment The Department of History at Georgetown University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of the Persianate World from the Muslim conquest to the present. mesana.org/resources-an...

Middle East Studies Association The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations seeks applications for a senior preceptor in Modern Hebrew.

#Employment The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University seeks applications for a senior preceptor in Modern Hebrew.
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Middle East Studies Association The Center invites applications for the position(s) of postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) or associate research scholar (ARS) in the relevant fields of Iran and the Persian Gulf in the 19th - 21st...

#Employment The Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies at Princeton University invites applications for the position(s) of postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) or associate research scholar (ARS).

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Landmark victory for free speech & academic freedom!
This ruling is a crucial step in pushing back against the silencing of our members for engaging in pro-Palestinian speech and assembly.
Read more here: mesana.org/news/2025/09...

Middle East Studies Association The Department of Near Eastern Studies invites applications for a position in the field Modern Iranian History, with a particular emphasis on the period spanning 1700 CE to the present.

#Employment The Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a position in the field Modern Iranian History, with a particular emphasis on the period spanning 1700 CE to the present.
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Middle East Studies Association The Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South is seeking outstanding candidates for two postdoctoral fellowships focused on the histories, cultures, societies, and media of the Global South.

#Employment The Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South at Northwestern University in Qatar (#IAS_NUQ) is seeking outstanding candidates for two postdoctoral fellowships focused on the histories, cultures, societies, and media of the Global South.
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Middle East Studies Association The Department of History invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Middle East/Islamic history beginning July 1, 2026.

#Employment The Department of History at Colby College invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Middle East/Islamic history beginning July 1, 2026.
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