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Subject: H-ASIA: Position Islamic Architecture, Amer. Univ. Beirut, Al
Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the Islamic World

> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2012
>
>
> Position: Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the
> Islamic World, Full Professor, American University - Beirut
>
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
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> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=44139
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> American University - Beirut, Architecture and Design
>
> Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the Islamic
> World
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Lebanon, Republic of
> Position: Department Chair
>
>
> The Department of Architecture and Design in the Faculty of Engineering
> and Architecture at the American University of Beirut invites applications
> to Al Mualim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the Islamic
> World at the rank of Full Professor commencing September 2012.
>
> We expect the Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in
> Islamic World to take the lead in building a multidisciplinarycenter on
> the built environment in the Arab and Muslim world at AUB to:
>
> - Generate historical and theoretical critical discourse on the built
> environment.
>
> - Encourage interaction between the worlds of practice and scholarship on
> this important topic.
>
> - Sponsor advanced research that focuses on regional issues of concern in
> the Arab and Muslim World.
>
> - Work closely with other institutions and programs regionally and abroad.
>
> The Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair would be expected to make a
> significant contribution to our academic programs and participate and help
> organize related activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences.
> We would anticipate holding an annual event a seminar or symposium
> involving the chair, to review activities undertaken under the auspices of
> the chair and/or to explore topics relevant to architecture in Islamic
> societies.
>
> Candidates must have a PhD in architectural history with a specialty and
> an established record of research and publications in Islamic
> architecture. The preference is for Islamic architecture in the Arab World
> and knowledge of or involvement in the contemporary architectural practice
> in the region. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and
> direct the Center for Advanced Study of the Built Environment, be
> affiliated with the graduate program in History Theory and Criticism,
> teach both undergraduate and graduate core courses as well as electives in
> their area of specialty, advance the research/creative activities of the
> Department and contribute to ongoing curriculum assessment and
> development.
>
> Candidates are invited to submit 1) a letter of application including a
> brief statement on teaching philosophy and research/creative activity
> agenda, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) samples of design work and publications,
> and 4) the names and full contact information of at least three referees,
> by April 30, 2012, to: Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and
> Architecture, American University of Beirut, P. O. Box 11-0236 Riad
> El-Solh, Beirut, Lebanon 1107-2020 (Digital applications are to be sent
> to: fea@aub.edu.lb)
>
> The American University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
> employer. AUBs homepage is at: www.aub.edu.lb. The website of the
> department is at: www.aub.edu.lb/fea/ard .
>
>
> Contact: Haneen Deeb
> Administrative Assistant
> American University of Beirut
> Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
> Office of the Dean
> P.O.Box: 11-0236 Riad El Solh
> Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
> Direct Telephone: 00961-1-347952
> AUB Telephone: 00961-1-350000 | Extension: 3400
> Fax: 00961-1-744462
>
> Website: http://www.aub.edu.lb/fea/
> Primary Category: Architecture and Architectural History
>
> Secondary Categories: Islamic History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 02/03/2012
> Closing Date 04/30/2012
>
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