Associate Professor in Modern Arabic Literature

1 Pusey Lane, Oxford, OX1 2LE

The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) and St John’s College, seek to appoint an Associate Professor in Modern Arabic Literature, available from September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Associate Professor is the main academic career grade at Oxford with a focus on research and teaching. This is a joint appointment: the successful candidate will be a Tutorial Fellow of St John’s College as well as a member of the Faculty, and will be responsible for pastoral care of AMES students and for acting as College Advisor for graduate students.

We are seeking an outstanding scholar and teacher with a primary research expertise in one or more fields of modern Arabic literature after c.1800. This is an exciting and demanding post in which the postholder will conduct advanced research, give lectures, classes and tutorials, supervise, support and examine students at undergraduate and graduate levels, and play a part in the administrative work of the Faculty and College.

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in the study of modern Arabic literature, with specialist expertise in the period from the nahda onwards, and a demonstrable commitment to research and publication of the highest calibre. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students across the whole field of modern Arabic literature, with the personal qualities required to motivate and enthuse students to develop their interests in Arabic and related subjects; and the ability to train and guide research students. Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic is essential, along with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented in senior academic positions at Oxford.

To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact Professor Walter Armbrust (walter.armbrust@ames.ox.ac.uk).

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post. Your application will not be considered without a supporting statement.

Interviews will be held on 12th and 13th January 2026.

Contact Person: HR Recruitment

Closing Date & Time: 05-Jan-2026 12:00

Contact Email: recruitment@ames.ox.ac.uk

Pay Scale: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)

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