The Department of History at Georgetown University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of the Persianate World from the Muslim conquest to the present, to begin in August 2026. The teaching load consists of two courses per semester, with teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses that fulfill General Education requirements. During the first year in this position, the successful candidate will also hold the title of Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellow, with no teaching or service responsibilities. This arrangement allows for a dedicated focus on research while benefiting from mentorship and support from two senior faculty members.