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The School of Architecture and Design at the Lebanese American University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in Islamic art and architecture beginning in the Spring 2027 semester.

We seek a scholar specializing in Islamic art, architecture, and material culture of the Arab world. The successful candidate will contribute to the MA program in Islamic Art through teaching and research in areas that may include, but are not limited to: Islamic art and architectural history, material culture studies, and/or cultural and intellectual history of artistic production.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate courses in the MA program in Islamic Art. The ability to engage with interdisciplinary approaches and to connect Islamic art and architecture to broader historical, cultural, and social contexts is highly desirable.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD in Islamic Art History, Architectural History, or Middle Eastern History.
• Demonstrated research record in Islamic art, architecture, and material culture, particularly in relation to the Arab world.
• University-level teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Evidence of scholarly publications and ongoing research activity.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary academic environment.
• Preference will be given to candidates whose research addresses the artistic, architectural, and material cultures of the Arab world from the medieval to the modern period and who can contribute to the intellectual life of the MA program in Islamic Art.

Duration of position

This position is for the Spring 2027 term. Adjunct contracts are renewable upon mutual satisfaction.

Application process

Interested candidates should submit their application electronically specifying the job title in the subject line. The application should include the following:

• A letter of interest describing their research and teaching interests, in addition to a statement on their pedagogical approach.
• Curriculum vitae, including contact information for three academic references.
• Samples of scholarly publications (optional but encouraged).

Applications deadline: September 1, 2026
Notifications will be sent by October 10, 2026

Note: The adjunct faculty position is a part-time position. As such, interested candidates should have a Lebanese work permit to be eligible to apply.

The Lebanese American University is an equal opportunity employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York.