The University of Oklahoma’s Farzaneh Family Center for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies invites applications for a two-year Farzaneh Family Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Iranian Studies. Disciplinary field is open. Applicants with a specialization in US-Iranian relations and/or the politics of contemporary Iran are especially encouraged to apply.
The term of the fellowship will begin on August 1st, 2022, at a salary of $40,000 per year, plus benefits and additional support for conference travel. Applicants must have received their PhD during the past five years, and no later than July 1 st, 2022.
The fellow will be expected to be in residence at the University of Oklahoma during the term of the fellowship, teach one course per year in OU’s Dept. of International and Area Studies, organize a lecture series, and participate in the intellectual life of the Farzaneh Family Center for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies.
In addition to a letter of application, applicants should include a full CV, two course descriptions for proposed courses to be taught at OU, a research statement describing the work they plan to complete during the term of the fellowship, full contact information (including email addresses) for two recommenders, and a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Review of applications will begin on April 10th and remain open until filled.
All application materials must be submitted via email to Stephanie Sager at the Department of
International and Area Studies, at the following email address: dias@ou.edu
For inquiries contact: Afshin Marashi (amarashi@ou.edu)
The mission of the Farzaneh Family Center for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies is to coordinate a variety of teaching, research, and outreach activities at the University of Oklahoma that explore the history, culture, society, and politics of Iran, the Persian Gulf, and those regions historically shaped by the Persian language.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer, and we especially encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented communities.
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