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Roger E. Covey Professorship in Silk Road Studies (Open Rank, Tenure Track)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bloomington, IN - USA
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Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
16 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Department of Central Eurasian Studies in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University Bloomington seeks to make a tenure-track or tenured hire (open rank) to fill the Roger E. Covey Professorship in Silk Road Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to the Departments mission in the study of Central Eurasia and play a leading role in advancing Silk Road Studies across the Hamilton Lugar School and beyond. Applicants should have an established or emerging record of innovative research on the overland and/or maritime Silk Roads (2nd century BCE through 15th century CE) and their relevance to the contemporary world. We welcome applications from scholars whose research advances understanding of one or more aspects of the histories societies religions languages politics diplomacy material worlds and interconnections of the overland and/or maritime Silk Roads. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in one or more major languages necessary to conduct original research in their area of specialization including the use of primary sources. Proficiency in one or more languages taught in or closely affiliated with the Department is also highly desirable. Additionally applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching in Silk Road-related Studies and a commitment to public engagement and program development of Silk Road Studies within the Department as well as within the Hamilton Lugar School. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach classes appealing to a broad range of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching will be conducted in English. Review of applications will begin immediately with all applications received by September 30 2026 being guaranteed full consideration. The appointment begins August 1 2027. Required Application Materials: Application materials must include a cover letter curriculum vitae/resume career statement describing research service teaching experiences and contact information of three academic referees samples of published in-press and forthcoming research works and previous teaching materials and course evaluations. Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface. Application materials may be submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant portal at: Experience:
The Department of Central Eurasian Studies in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University Bloomington seeks to make a tenure-track or tenured hire (open rank) to fill the Roger E. Covey Professorship in Silk Road Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to the Departments mission in the study of Central Eurasia and play a leading role in advancing Silk Road Studies across the Hamilton Lugar School and beyond. Applicants should have an established or emerging record of innovative research on the overland and/or maritime Silk Roads (2nd century BCE through 15th century CE) and their relevance to the contemporary world. We welcome applications from scholars whose research advances understanding of one or more aspects of the histories societies religions languages politics diplomacy material worlds and interconnections of the overland and/or maritime Silk Roads. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in one or more major languages necessary to conduct original research in their area of specialization including the use of primary sources. Proficiency in one or more languages taught in or closely affiliated with the Department is also highly desirable. Additionally applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching in Silk Road-related Studies and a commitment to public engagement and program development of Silk Road Studies within the Department as well as within the Hamilton Lugar School. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach classes appealing to a broad range of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching will be conducted in English. Review of applications will begin immediately with all applications received by September 30 2026 being guaranteed full consideration. The appointment begins August 1 2027. Required Application Materials: Application materials must include a cover letter curriculum vitae/resume career statement describing research service teaching experiences and contact information of three academic referees samples of published in-press and forthcoming research works and previous teaching materials and course evaluations. Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface. Application materials may be submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant portal at: Experience:
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