The Edward Said Chair of American Studies

The American University of Beirut

The Said Chair-holder must have a distinguished intellectual or cultural reputation in an area related to American Studies. While possibly affiliated with any department across the university, the chair-holder will be part of a community of scholars eager to engage American Studies from our university's unique position. Preferred qualifications include: a demonstrated engagement with scholarship or practice in American Studies, a distinguished intellectual output, and a demonstrated commitment to exploring the scholarly intersections of the United States and Middle East Studies. Outstanding candidates at the rank of full professor and advanced associate professor or the professional equivalent will be considered. The teaching load is 1/1. The position entails a public presentation of the candidate's research, overall participation in the Center's intellectual life, and contribution to ongoing exploration of American Studies at AUB. It does not entail significant administrative work.