EURAMES Info Service 28/2015

CONFERENCES

1. 7th Uludağ Conference on International Relations: “In Search of a New Order in
International System”, Uludağ University, Bursa, 21-22 October 2015 

2.Eighth Annual ASMEA Conference: "For Better or Worse? Historical Trends in the
Middle East and Africa", Washington, D.C. 29-31 October 2015
  
3. International Conference: "Revisiting Sunni and Shi'ite: Thoughts, Spirituality,
and New Movements", Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 6-8 November 2015  
 
4. International Conference: “Political Parties in the Middle East: Past, Present
and Future Perspectives”, University of Manchester, 25-27 January 2016 

5. 9th Annual International Conference on Mediterranean Studies, 21-24 March 2016,
Athens, Greece 
 
6. Conference: “The Past in the Present of the Middle East”, Council for British
Research in the Levant (CBRL), London, 15-16 April 2016
 
7. Third Conference of the School of Mamlūk Studies, Chicago, 23-25 June 2016 

 
POSITIONS
 
8. Post-doc Position 2015-2016: “The Formation of Epistemic Networks and Centers of
Knowledge in the Mediterranean, 5th to 16th Centuries”, Max Planck Institute for the
History of Science (MPIWG), Berlin 
  
9. Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science, Politics of the Islamic
World, Davidson College, NC
 
10. Associate/Full Professor in Islamic Peace, School of International Service
(SIS), American University, Washington, DC
 
11. Global Inequalities Tenure-Track Position with Specialization in the Middle
East, University of San Francisco

12. Senior Program Manager at the Arab Council for the Social Sciences, Beirut 

13. Founding President, the Women’s College, Sharjah
 

OTHER INFORMATION
 
14. New “Peace, Justice and Conflict Resolution Studies Program”, An-Najah National
University, Nablous, West Bank of Palestine  
 
15. AGAPS Dissertation Award for Studies on the Arabian Peninsula  

16. AGAPS Graduate Paper Prize for Studies of the Arabian Peninsula 
 
 17. Post-doctoral Fellowships in the Humanities at Universities and Research
Institutes in the U.S. and Germany  
 
18. Post-Doctoral Fellowships Program for Junior Arab Scholars from the Arab Council
for the Social Sciences 

19. Chapters for Edited Book on "Islam, Workplace Diversity and Reflexive HRM (Human
Resources Management)" 
 
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CONFERENCES

1. 7th Uludağ Conference on International Relations : “In Search of a New Order in
International System”, Uludağ University, Bursa, 21-22 October 2015 

The Conference aims to include research and analyses which will provide different
dimensions of political, economic and social contemporary developments in the
international system. 

Extended deadline for abstracts:  15 August 2015. Information:
http://ucir.uludag.edu.tr

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2.Eighth Annual ASMEA Conference: "For Better or Worse? Historical Trends in the
Middle East and Africa", Washington, D.C. 29-31 October 2015
 
Organised by the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa. Early bird
registration until 30 September 2015. 
 
Information: https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/3/pages/overview
 
 
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3. International Conference: "Revisiting Sunni and Shi'ite: Thoughts, Spirituality,
and New Movements", Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 6-8 November 2015  X
 
This is the Eighth Al-Jami'ah International Conference in collaboration with Kyoto
University. All Issues related to Sunni and Shi´a are welcome. 
 
Deadline for abstracts: 3 October 2015. Information:
www.aljamiah.or.id/index.php/AJIS/announcement/view/1
 
 
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4. International Conference: “Political Parties in the Middle East: Past, Present
and Future Perspectives”, University of Manchester, 25-27 January 2016 
 
This conference will seek to understand whether political parties in MENA should
still be considered an integral part to the creation of resilient democratic states
or the enactment of radical social transformation, as well as chart the evolution of
the single party system and the challenges it has faced over the past decade.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 5 October 2015. Information:
https://politicalpartiesmiddleeast.wordpress.com/2015/07/29/hello-world/
 
 
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5. 9th Annual International Conference on Mediterranean Studies, 21-24 March 2016,
Athens, Greece X
 
The Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) is inviting abstracts
before 24 August 2015. Information: www.atiner.gr/mediterranean.htm
 
 
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6. Conference: “The Past in the Present of the Middle East”, Council for British
Research in the Levant (CBRL), London, 15-16 April 2016
 
The conference will present sessions on a number of themes linking the past to the
present day in the Middle East such as: cultural heritage in conflict; the past in
the political present: the legacy of colonialism and intervention; the politics of
dissent: challenges to Orientalism and Zionism etc.
 
Deadline for abstracts: 7 September 2015. Information:
http://cbrl.org.uk/event/the-past-in-the-present-of-the-middle-east
 
 
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7. Third Conference of the School of Mamlūk Studies, Chicago, 23-25 June 2016 
 
The conference will be divided into two parts and will be preceded by a three-day
intensive course on numismatics (June 20–22). 
 
Deadline for paper proposals: 31 October 2015. Information:
http://mamluk.uchicago.edu/school-of-mamluk-studies.html.
 
 
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POSITIONS
 
8. Post-doc Position 2015-2016: “The Formation of Epistemic Networks and Centers of
Knowledge in the Mediterranean, 5th to 16th Centuries”, Max Planck Institute for the
History of Science (MPIWG), Berlin 
 
This position is part of the larger project “Convivencia: Iberia to Global Dynamics,
500-1750”.  We invite proposals for one out of three research topics. Preference is
given to approaches that aim to explore the factors that determined possibilities
and constraints for the codification and modification of knowledge.
 
Deadline for applications: 30 August 2015. Information:
http://humweb.ucsc.edu/mediterraneanseminar/news/index.php?id=494 
 
 
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9. Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Political Science, Politics of the Islamic
World, Davidson College, NC
 
Experience in the region, including field research and research proficiency in a
regional language, is required. We welcome applications from scholars who have
conducted research in any part of the Islamic World. Applications from Ph.D.-holders
and very advanced ABDs will be considered. Candidates demonstrating an ability to
offer other needed courses in the sub-fields of comparative or international
politics are welcome. Scholars with an interest in identity politics are strongly
encouraged to apply. 
 
Deadline for applications: 20 September 2015. Information:
https://jobs.davidson.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1438886018086
 
 
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10. Associate/Full Professor in Islamic Peace, School of International Service
(SIS), American University, Washington, DC
 
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. or the highest equivalent degree in a relevant
discipline. Candidates should be expert in the study of Islam, with knowledge of the
study of peace and conflict resolution, without respect to a particular discipline.
Scholars specializing in the Middle East and North Africa as well as any other
region or country with a substantial Muslim population are encouraged to apply.
 
Review of applications will continue until position is filled. Information:
http://apply.interfolio.com/30418 
 
 
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11. Global Inequalities Tenure-Track Position with Specialization in the Middle
East, University of San Francisco
 
This is a position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level to begin in fall
2016. We encourage candidates with expertise in or across areas of particular
interest such as urban sociology, development, labor, social movements,
stratification, and demography. 
 
Deadline for applications: 2 October 2015. Information: www.usfjobs.com
 
 
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12. Senior Program Manager at the Arab Council for the Social Sciences, Beirut 
 
The position is responsible for developing, establishing and overseeing one or more
programs of the ACSS. Requirements: PhD in Social Sciences; at least 5 years
management of similar activities; perfect knowledge of Arabic and English. Knowledge
of French is an asset. 
 
Information:
www.theacss.org/pages/fora-and-debates/319/job-opportunity_senior-program-manager-acss
 
 
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13. Founding President, the Women’s College, Sharjah
 
The president will assume duties by January 2016, if not earlier. The successful
candidate must have a PhD at an accredited institution, a full professor earned
academic rank, a record of and the ability to initiate and grow programs, a record
of managing a substantial staff and budget, U.S. accreditation experience, strategic
planning experience, enrollment management experience, substantial experience
working at a U.S. university or college, international experience or experience
working on international program development.
 
Applications submitted by 30 August 2015 will be preferred. Information:
http://academic-search.com/data/files/WCSPresidentProfile.pdf 
 
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
 
14. New “Peace, Justice and Conflict Resolution Studies Program”, An-Najah National
University, Nablous, West Bank of Palestine  
 
The program will begin in fall 2016. It provides students with a living classroom –
including coursework, language study and field work. 
 
Information:
www.goabroad.com/providers/an-najah-national-university-1/programs/palestine-peace-justice-and-conflict-resolution-135183
 
 
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15. AGAPS Dissertation Award for Studies on the Arabian Peninsula  
 
We welcome dissertations accepted for the degree of PhD between 1 July 2014 and 30
June 2015. They must primarily focus on the Arabian Peninsula, but can be inclusive
of the transnational flows of people, material and ideas across the Gulf, Red Sea,
and Indian Ocean.
 
Deadline for application: 31 August 2015. Information: www.agaps.org
  
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16. AGAPS Graduate Paper Prize for Studies of the Arabian Peninsula 
 
Papers submitted to the Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies should
include an engagement with literature that concerns the study of the Arabian
Peninsula, a clear methodology, and make an original contribution to scholarship in
the field. 
 
Deadline for application: 31 August 2015. Information: www.agaps.org
 
 
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 17. Post-doctoral Fellowships in the Humanities at Universities and Research
Institutes in the U.S. and Germany  
 
The fellowships address postdocs based in the U.S.A. and Germany who wish to spend
some time in Germany or in the U.S. and Canada working on a research project. 
 
Deadline for applications: 1 October 2015. Information:
www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/international-focus/post-doctoral-fellowships-in-the-humanities.html
 
 
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18. Post-Doctoral Fellowships Program for Junior Arab Scholars from the Arab Council
for the Social Sciences 
 
This 9-month fellowship program aims at enabling young researchers, up to three
years out of the PhD, to pursue their research and publishing plans, become part of
Arab research networks and plan a research career in the Arab region.
 
Deadline for applications: 15 October 2015. Information:
www.theacss.org/pages/post-doc-fellowships
 
 
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19. Chapters for Edited Book on "Islam, Workplace Diversity and Reflexive HRM (Human
Resources Management)" 
 
What are the responsibilities of organizations and HRM with regard to Islam and
Muslim identities? How can organizations and HRM become reflexive and make others
aware? What should HRM academics and practitioners do about it and why should they
care?
 
Deadline for condensed chapter proposal: 15 October 2015. Information:
http://egosnet.org/jart/prj3/egos/data/uploads/_2015/CfP/CfC_Islam%20Diversity%20and%20Reflexive%20HRM.pdf